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Get Access To All JobsDATE: Oct 28, 2026
LOCATION: Carson, California, United States, 90746
Company: Armstrong World Industries
Primary location: Carson, California
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No
The estimated base salary range for this role is $77,450 to $96,810 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors.
What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?
It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of façade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility.
Working at Arktura is the best! Benefits include 401k with employee match, robust health care options, paid time off and professional development. We have a casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events! As a company, we love to engage in community service activities with our local organizations. We provide access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare. We support Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective.
What You’ll Do
Level I – Associate (Grade 9)
- Utilizes CAD to develop models, CNC programs and simulations to help fabricate and validate designs using Solidworks, Rhino and other software packages.
- Collaborates with various disciplines including but not limited to architects, designers, sales and marketing teams, programmers, fabricators, and assemblers, to ensure proper communication and understanding of design intents.
- Understands and apply real world manufacturing capabilities to part designs to balance "form vs function".
- Utilizes rapid prototyping and other fabrication means to mockup designs and test efficacy.
- Creates and maintains fabrication documentation, files, BOMs and CPQ rulesets.
- Develops fixtures and other manufacturing aids.
- Utilizes automation routines to expedite workflow and minimize human error.
- Quickly iterates through component/detail designs with input from team members and clients.
- Provides assembly and fabrication support for key mockups.
Level II – Staff (Grade 10) (includes all duties described in Level I)
- Manages team communications to keep key stakeholders up to date on product launches and revisions including change requests, product diagrams, and installation manuals.
- Supports and directs Production Team during the production phase of a project and troubleshoots/solves potential issues as they arise.
- Performs first article quality checks of fabricated parts and assemblies to confirm design requirements.
- Incorporates feedback from Production Team to improve designs.
- Explores and tests new manufacturing methods and improve processes.
- Trains staff on the use and manufacture of new products, product improvements and custom solutions.
- Interfaces with vendors to source component hardware, material, and services.
- Reviews files to ensure quality and accuracy to minimize errors.
- Serves as lead in the engineering design and development process of complex projects.
- Creates and maintains training and onboarding material for the team.
- Mentors design engineering staff under the company’s core values.
- Works in coordination with production to maintain and increase our manufacturing capabilities.
- Develops and maintains engineering standards for companywide documentation.
- Reviews structural engineering reports and evaluates project designs meet acceptable criteria.
- Develops and optimizes automation routines to expedite workflow and minimize human error.
- Supports Production Team with changes to machining files, assembly fixtures, and updates to documentation.
What will make you successful
- Strong graphic and layout design expertise.
- Capable to perform hand sketching and comfortable working with your hands.
- Exceptional ability to focus on details but also able to see the big picture.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Self-manage time effectively to accomplish all tasks within an appropriate time frame.
- Proficient in MS Office (emphasis on MS Excel & Word), Solidworks, Rhino and Grasshopper.
- Proficient written and oral communication skills; bilingual is a plus.
- Works well in small groups.
- Strong critical thinking/creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage project timelines.
- Initiative-taker with a strong ability to multi-task and juggle multiple responsibilities.
- Superior organizational skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Familiarity with the construction business, estimating, reading blueprints and an understanding of the bidding process desired.
- Project Management skillset a plus.
- Experience in photometrics, thermal management, and electromechanical systems engineering practices. (Only required for Lighting Design Engineer)
- Understanding of electromechanical assembly and manufacturing standards, processes, and standards. (Only required for Lighting Design Engineer)
Qualifications
Level I – Associate – Grade 9
- Bachelor’s degree in design or similar specialty, engineering, or computer science OR 3 - 5 years of equivalent work experience.
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Experience with using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or Rhino.
Level II – Staff – Grade 10
- Bachelor’s degree in design or similar specialty, engineering, or computer science OR 5 - 7 years of equivalent work experience.
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical or industrial Engineering, product development or similar specialty.
- Experience with using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or Rhino.
- Experience with product development and construction design solutions.
Why should you join Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?
About Arktura LLC
At Arktura, we make design happen. Creativity, expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology shape everything we do whether it's exploring form and function in our standard architectural product, adapting our pre-configured architectural systems to meet project needs, or partnering with clients through our Solutions Studio. Our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers and artists with a deep understanding of the creative process. We use our collective ingenuity to bridge the gaps between design intent and manufacturing capabilities, creating proprietary software and machinery to meet evolving demands.
About Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.
At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow. We are committed to:
Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce; Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet; Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play; Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.
About the location (Carson, CA)
Carson is a city in the South Bay and the Harbor regions of Los Angeles County, California, located 13 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Carson is a thriving, diverse, destination city - a great place to live, work and play with an unlimited future. While Carson is well known as an industrial center with unparalleled access to transportation and the Pacific Rim, it is also a culturally diverse community that is an attractive place to live and work. The city has more than 120 acres of park land divided into 12 parks, 2 mini-parks and sports/recreational facilities that include 3 swimming pools, a boxing center, a state-of-the-art sports complex and the Carson Community Center.
Arktura LLC is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at talentacquisition@armstrongceilings.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!
LI-MM1
Job Segment: Construction, Thermal Engineering, Design Engineer, Facilities, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations, Technology
DATE: Oct 28, 2026
LOCATION: Carson, California, United States, 90746
Company: Armstrong World Industries
Primary location: Carson, California
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No
The estimated base salary range for this role is $77,450 to $96,810 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors.
What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?
It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of façade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility.
Working at Arktura is the best! Benefits include 401k with employee match, robust health care options, paid time off and professional development. We have a casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events! As a company, we love to engage in community service activities with our local organizations. We provide access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare. We support Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective.
What You’ll Do
Level I – Associate (Grade 9)
- Utilizes CAD to develop models, CNC programs and simulations to help fabricate and validate designs using Solidworks, Rhino and other software packages.
- Collaborates with various disciplines including but not limited to architects, designers, sales and marketing teams, programmers, fabricators, and assemblers, to ensure proper communication and understanding of design intents.
- Understands and apply real world manufacturing capabilities to part designs to balance "form vs function".
- Utilizes rapid prototyping and other fabrication means to mockup designs and test efficacy.
- Creates and maintains fabrication documentation, files, BOMs and CPQ rulesets.
- Develops fixtures and other manufacturing aids.
- Utilizes automation routines to expedite workflow and minimize human error.
- Quickly iterates through component/detail designs with input from team members and clients.
- Provides assembly and fabrication support for key mockups.
Level II – Staff (Grade 10) (includes all duties described in Level I)
- Manages team communications to keep key stakeholders up to date on product launches and revisions including change requests, product diagrams, and installation manuals.
- Supports and directs Production Team during the production phase of a project and troubleshoots/solves potential issues as they arise.
- Performs first article quality checks of fabricated parts and assemblies to confirm design requirements.
- Incorporates feedback from Production Team to improve designs.
- Explores and tests new manufacturing methods and improve processes.
- Trains staff on the use and manufacture of new products, product improvements and custom solutions.
- Interfaces with vendors to source component hardware, material, and services.
- Reviews files to ensure quality and accuracy to minimize errors.
- Serves as lead in the engineering design and development process of complex projects.
- Creates and maintains training and onboarding material for the team.
- Mentors design engineering staff under the company’s core values.
- Works in coordination with production to maintain and increase our manufacturing capabilities.
- Develops and maintains engineering standards for companywide documentation.
- Reviews structural engineering reports and evaluates project designs meet acceptable criteria.
- Develops and optimizes automation routines to expedite workflow and minimize human error.
- Supports Production Team with changes to machining files, assembly fixtures, and updates to documentation.
What will make you successful
- Strong graphic and layout design expertise.
- Capable to perform hand sketching and comfortable working with your hands.
- Exceptional ability to focus on details but also able to see the big picture.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Self-manage time effectively to accomplish all tasks within an appropriate time frame.
- Proficient in MS Office (emphasis on MS Excel & Word), Solidworks, Rhino and Grasshopper.
- Proficient written and oral communication skills; bilingual is a plus.
- Works well in small groups.
- Strong critical thinking/creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage project timelines.
- Initiative-taker with a strong ability to multi-task and juggle multiple responsibilities.
- Superior organizational skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Familiarity with the construction business, estimating, reading blueprints and an understanding of the bidding process desired.
- Project Management skillset a plus.
- Experience in photometrics, thermal management, and electromechanical systems engineering practices. (Only required for Lighting Design Engineer)
- Understanding of electromechanical assembly and manufacturing standards, processes, and standards. (Only required for Lighting Design Engineer)
Qualifications
Level I – Associate – Grade 9
- Bachelor’s degree in design or similar specialty, engineering, or computer science OR 3 - 5 years of equivalent work experience.
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Experience with using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or Rhino.
Level II – Staff – Grade 10
- Bachelor’s degree in design or similar specialty, engineering, or computer science OR 5 - 7 years of equivalent work experience.
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical or industrial Engineering, product development or similar specialty.
- Experience with using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or Rhino.
- Experience with product development and construction design solutions.
Why should you join Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?
About Arktura LLC
At Arktura, we make design happen. Creativity, expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology shape everything we do whether it's exploring form and function in our standard architectural product, adapting our pre-configured architectural systems to meet project needs, or partnering with clients through our Solutions Studio. Our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers and artists with a deep understanding of the creative process. We use our collective ingenuity to bridge the gaps between design intent and manufacturing capabilities, creating proprietary software and machinery to meet evolving demands.
About Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.
At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow. We are committed to:
Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce; Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet; Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play; Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.
About the location (Carson, CA)
Carson is a city in the South Bay and the Harbor regions of Los Angeles County, California, located 13 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Carson is a thriving, diverse, destination city - a great place to live, work and play with an unlimited future. While Carson is well known as an industrial center with unparalleled access to transportation and the Pacific Rim, it is also a culturally diverse community that is an attractive place to live and work. The city has more than 120 acres of park land divided into 12 parks, 2 mini-parks and sports/recreational facilities that include 3 swimming pools, a boxing center, a state-of-the-art sports complex and the Carson Community Center.
Arktura LLC is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at talentacquisition@armstrongceilings.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!
LI-MM1
Job Segment: Construction, Thermal Engineering, Design Engineer, Facilities, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations, Technology
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Which companies sponsor visas for associate design engineers in California?
California's largest visa sponsors for associate design engineers include semiconductor companies like Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Intel, consumer electronics firms like Apple, and aerospace and defense contractors like Northrop Grumman and Raytheon. These employers have established immigration programs and regularly file Labor Condition Applications for engineering roles. Mid-size chip design and EDA software companies in the Bay Area and San Diego also sponsor at meaningful volume.
Which visa types realistically fit associate design engineer roles in California?
Associate design engineer is a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, making it eligible for the H-1B visa, E-3 visa (Australian nationals), H-1B1 visa (Chilean and Singaporean nationals), and TN visa (Canadian and Mexican nationals holding an engineering degree). F-1 students may work via OPT or STEM OPT if their degree is STEM-designated. EB-2 and EB-3 green card paths are also common at California engineering employers.
Which cities in California have the most associate design engineer sponsorship jobs?
San Jose and Santa Clara lead in associate design engineer sponsorship volume, anchored by the semiconductor and hardware clusters in Silicon Valley. San Diego is a major secondary hub due to Qualcomm's headquarters and a dense concentration of wireless and defense engineering firms. Los Angeles and the surrounding South Bay area offer opportunities at aerospace contractors and EV technology companies. Sacramento has a smaller but growing presence tied to energy and infrastructure engineering.
How to find associate design engineer visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lists associate design engineer roles at California employers with verified visa sponsorship history, searchable by city and role type. Because sponsorship intent isn't always stated in job postings, filtering for employers with active LCA filing history is a more reliable method than keyword searching alone. Migrate Mate's database focuses specifically on verified sponsors, which saves significant time when targeting Silicon Valley, San Diego, and Los Angeles engineering firms.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for associate design engineers in California?
California's dense engineering university pipeline, including graduates from UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCLA, Caltech, and UC San Diego, means employers are familiar with F-1 OPT and STEM OPT timelines and commonly structure onboarding around them. The state's semiconductor, defense, and consumer electronics industries rely heavily on international talent, so immigration infrastructure at major California employers tends to be well-established compared to other states. Some defense-sector roles, however, require security clearances that may limit sponsorship eligibility.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored associate design engineer jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.