How much do Government & Public Sector jobs in California pay?

Based on 6099 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in California pay between $84k–$211k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in California right now?

There are currently 9,961 open government & public sector positions in California listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in California?

Companies currently hiring include Northrop Grumman, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc., San Francisco Department of Public Health, Boeing, Allied Universal, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in California?

Yes — 1760 of the 9961 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (290 remote, 1470 hybrid).

How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in California?

Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.

Government & Public Sector Jobs in California (Now Hiring) — 9,961 open — Page 167

Northrop Grumman

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer/Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer

Manhattan Beach, California, United States · Hybrid

$92k–$171k/yr

Senior

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…

Skills: PCB Layout, Mentor Xpedition, Electronic Packaging, IPC Industry Standards, PCB Manufacturability

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Reliability Systems Engineer - Level 2

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$92k–$138k/yr

Mid level

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…

Skills: Reliability Predictions, FMEA, Reliability Block Diagrams, Failure Rate Estimation, De-rating Analysis

Northrop Grumman

Manager Business Management 2

Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site

$133k–$200k/yr

Senior+

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…

Skills: Financial Forecasting, Earned Value Management, Program Budgeting, Pricing And Proposal Activities, Risk Management

Northrop Grumman

Sentinel - Data Management Capability Lead Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Huntsville, Alabama, United States · On-site

$123k–$184k/yr

Senior+

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…

Skills: Model-Based Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Cameo Enterprise Architecture, SysML, Systems Architecture

RTX

Senior Program Manager, Navy Fire Control Radar Production

El Segundo, California, United States · On-site

$146k–$277k/yr

Senior+$200K raised

Date Posted: 2026-07-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R02 ~ 1970 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R02 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The abil…

Skills: Program Management, Cost Account Management, Integrated Master Plan and Schedule, Risk and Opportunity Management, Earned Value Management System

Northrop Grumman

Logistics Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site

$69k–$103k/yr

Mid level

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…

Skills: Obsolescence Engineering, DMSMS Analysis, Logistics Engineering, Risk Identification, Technical Writing

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

FPA Test Engineer

Camarillo, California, United States · On-site

$120k–$160k/yr

Senior+

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory aut…

Skills: Infrared Sensor Characterization, Focal Plane Array Test Solutions, Cryogenic Systems, Hardware Integration, Data Analysis

HR&A Advisors

Analyst, Housing

Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid

$83k–$99k/yr

Mid level

ABOUT US | At HR&A, we are problem solvers for cities. We guide decision-makers, including mayors and agency heads, real estate owners and developers, and non-profit leaders, to create impact when the stakes are high and…

Skills: Real Estate Economics, Housing Policy Analysis, Residential Market Analysis, Development Modeling, Demographic Data Analysis

Calbright College Employees, Location, Alumni

Adjunct Instructor (Project Management)

California, United States · Remote OK

Mid level

The Position Title: Adjunct Instructor (Project Management) Position Type: Part-time (67%) Requisition No: 27003 Category: Faculty Supervisor: Department Chair, Business Last Updated: July 2026 Job Purpose: Industry-rele…

Skills: Project Management, Adult Education, Competency-Based Education, Instructional Support, Google Suite

The Building People

Maintenance Trades Helper

Kern County, California, United States · On-site

Entry level

Job Summary/Description: The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Maintenance Trades Helper for the facilities engineering program to support a federal Agency. The Maintenance Trades Helper will perf…

Skills: Painting, Carpentry, Plumbing, Masonry, Electrical Work

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Logistics Management Analyst

Palmdale, California, United States · On-site

$69k–$103k/yr

Mid level

Skills: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Demand Management, SAP, ASAP System

Rubicon Programs

CORE Reentry Coach - Oakland

San Leandro, California, United States · On-site

$25/hr–$28/hr

Senior$1M raised

REENTRY COACHThe Reentry Coach (the Coach) performs a wide range of critical roles to ensure the successful operation of a reentry focused multi-service center (Center). The Coach is respon…

Skills: Coaching, Group Facilitation, Case Management, Outreach, Conflict Resolution

Throne Labs

Senior Operations Specialist

Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site

$24/hr–$27/hr

Mid level$31M raised

Senior Operations Specialist About Throne Throne is a fast growing Series B startup transforming public infrastructure by delivering clean, safe, smart restrooms to cities, transit agencies, and public spaces. With flags…

Skills: Team Leadership, Field Training, Operational Auditing, Time Management, Interpersonal Communication

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Deployable Principal Logistics Management Analyst - Secret

Palmdale, California, United States · On-site

$86k–$128k/yr

Senior

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…

Skills: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, SAP, ASAP System, BarCloud

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation

Workforce and Career Navigator

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$22/hr–$30/hr

Mid level$11K raised

The Workforce & Career Navigator is responsible for empowering individuals and families to achieve long-term economic mobility through career development, employment services, financial education, and individualized case…

Skills: Career Coaching, Case Management, Workforce Development, Financial Education, Resume Development

Fresno State

Administative Support Coordinator II

Fresno, California, United States · On-site

$4k–$6k/mo

Senior

Administrative Support Coordinator II Compensation and Benefits The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $4,367 - $4,543 per month (Steps 1 – 3), commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range for …

Skills: Administrative Support, PeopleSoft, Data Entry, Report Generation, Problem Solving

Leidos

Deckhand O/MUSV

Oxnard, California, United States · On-site

$40k–$73k/yr

Entry level

The Defense Sector at Leidos, supporting the Overlord/Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (O/MUSV) Program, is seeking Deckhands with Entry level USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials and corresponding STCW certificates to suppor…

Skills: Seamanship, Line Handling, Watch Standing, Small Boat Operation, Small Craft Maintenance

Obvio

Senior Manager, Brand & Integrated Marketing

San Carlos, California, United States · On-site

Senior$31M raised

About Obvio AI Each year, more than 40,000 people in the U.S. leave home and never make it back due to traffic crashes. At Obvio, we believe these deaths are preventable. We deploy solar-powered, AI-assisted cameras to e…

Skills: Brand Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Campaign Management, Creative Direction, Narrative Design

Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC)

Program Coordinator (JRELL & TOPS Programs)

San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

$30/hr–$34/hr

Mid level

Job Announcement The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides education, leadership development, behavioral health, intervention, street outreach, and workforce development services to San Francisco youth a…

Skills: Workforce Development, Case Management, Youth Development, Workshop Facilitation, Career Readiness

UCSF Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care

ADMIN OFCR 3 CX

Oakland, California, United States · Hybrid

$96k–$151k/yr

Mid level

Department Overview The UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute are among the nation's foremost resources in the fields of child, adolescent, adult, and geriatri…

Skills: Administrative Coordination, Executive Support, Event Planning, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills

Description

The Product Engineering Department, as part of Western Region Electronics & Payload Engineering is seeking a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer/Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer, to join the team. The position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA. This position can support a Hybrid work schedule, with the ability to come on site as needed.

The Product Engineering Department is an organization of roughly 70 engineers that performs advanced electronic packaging development in support of a variety of products destined for space and air programs.

In this role you will:

Work with all engineering disciplines to incorporate their constraints into the Mentor Xpedition PCB CAD database

Understand and adhere to the core Product Engineering PCB design processes, ensuring that the team understands and remain compliant

Develop an expert understanding of our high reliability design standards

Lead PCB design reviews, and help to create PCB design schedules

Become knowledgeable with our internal build specs, industry standards, and understand PCB manufacturability.

This requisition may be filled at either a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer or Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Engineer level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications (T02 – Engineer, Electromechanical):

A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline and 2 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment, or a Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 0 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance

Familiar with engineering/layout of printed circuit boards

Familiar with engineering of printed circuit boards as well as experience in PCB layout using Xpedition or another CAD tool

Good organizational and problem- solving skills

Knowledge of how PCBs are produced and current understanding of design and manufacturability challenges

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with layout using Siemens (Mentor Graphics) Xpedition

Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience with electronic packaging / mechanical design for airborne and space applications

Experience with electronics design development and sustaining spanning cradle to grave

An active DoD Secret or Top Secret, and/or SCI clearance

Basic Qualifications (T03 – Principal Engineer, Electromechanical):

A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment; OR Master’s Degree in in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 3 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment

The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Minimum 3 years of Experience with engineering/layout of printed circuit boards using Mentor Xpedition

Experience with engineering/layout of printed circuit boards

Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders across organizations and programs

Excellent organizational and problem- solving skills with a demonstrated ability to adapt effectively to changing requirements

Current understanding of IPC industry standards

Familiarity with electronic parts and their specs, especially high reliability Mil Standard parts

Working knowledge of how PCBs are produced and current understanding of design and manufacturability challenges

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience with electronic packaging / mechanical design for airborne and space applications

Experience with electronics design development and sustaining spanning cradle to grave

An active DoD Secret or Top Secret, and/or SCI clearance

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Government & Public Sector Jobs in California (Now Hiring) — 9,961 open — Page 167

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Logistics Management Analyst

CORE Reentry Coach - Oakland

Senior Operations Specialist

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Senior Manager, Brand & Integrated Marketing

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