Join the CEBS Team – Where Innovation Meets Collaboration

CEBS is a family-owned, employee-driven company delivering cutting-edge solutions for government and commercial customers for over 40 years. Our work spans space systems, machine learning, cybersecurity, and medical devices—powered by curiosity, collaboration, and technical excellence.

At CEBS, every program is unique, but they all share one core: electro-optical systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience across every phase—concept development, design and performance analysis, integration and testing, implementation, and operations.

Why CEBS?

Dynamic Work: Support multiple programs that field and operate systems we’ve helped design and deliver.
True Collaboration: Work side-by-side with a highly skilled, supportive team and directly with customers.
Exciting Opportunities: From local site visits to cross-country travel to collaborative teamwork in the CEBS office, no two days are the same.
Culture That Cares: People love working here because we value teamwork, growth, and doing things the CEBS way.

If you’re passionate about problem-solving and thrive on new challenges, come join a team that makes innovation happen—and enjoy the journey along the way.

Ready to see what it’s like to work at CEBS? Apply today!

About the Role

Join our innovative engineering team as a New Graduate Engineer. You’ll contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced systems across domains such as computer vision, electro-optical technologies, and space systems. This role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge projects and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development
Assist in developing software and hardware solutions for imaging, sensing, and system-level applications.
Support the creation of algorithms for image processing, object detection, and data analysis.
Contribute to optical and electro-optical system design under guidance.
Integration & Testing
Participate in assembling and testing components and subsystems.
Help integrate vision and optical systems into larger platforms.
Conduct basic performance evaluations and verification activities.
Collaboration
Work closely with senior engineers across software, hardware, and systems disciplines.
Engage in cross-functional problem-solving and brainstorming sessions.
Documentation & Analysis
Prepare simple reports on test results and design updates.
Assist in requirement tracking and validation activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Optical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with programming (e.g., Python, C++, or MATLAB) and basic engineering principles.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Additional experience and advanced education (Master’s or Ph.D.) are considered a positive and may strengthen your application.

Preferred Skills

Exposure to computer vision, machine learning, or optical systems.
Understanding of basic systems engineering concepts.
Interest in space systems, imaging technologies, or sensor integration.

Location & Travel

Onsite in Goleta or Los Alamitos for four days per week.
Domestic travel approximately 25%

Work Environment

Extended periods of computer-based work.
Regular use of keyboards, mice, and other input devices.
Strong visual focus and attention to detail over long durations is essential.

Why Join Us?

Comprehensive benefits (75% employer-paid medical, 50% employer-paid dental & vision)
Supportive team and growth opportunities
Commitment to diversity and work-life balance

Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal background investigation and satisfactory reference checks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

This role will involve space-based and air-borne systems, please explain what about this excites you?
You are given a project to work, and you do not know the exact solution, what steps do you take to work towards a solution?
What is your preferred coding language and why?

Work Location: In person

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