Avionics Test Engineer K2 SpaceAvionics Test EngineerLos Angeles, California$100,000–$150,000 / yearYou will be working alongside the Electrical and RF Engineering teams to interface with Avionics hardware, validate prototype designs, define test requirements, and design test infrastructure to meet critical programmatic milestones such as delivery of flight hardware to vehicle integration. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.
Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Avionics K2 Space CorpSenior Supplier Development Engineer, AvionicsLos Angeles, CA$130,000–$165,000 / yearEngineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today''s and tomorrow''s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. Rowe Price - and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we''re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
Sr. Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield) Space Exploration TechnologiesSr. Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$140,000–$205,000 / yearWork closely with and consistently provide feedback to responsible design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and test lab teams to drive innovation in design and infrastructure to increase product reliability and yield. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight hardware consisting of in-house developed electronics, optics, RF antennas and modulators, and electro-mechanical hardware.
NewPropulsion Technician (Starship) SpaceXPropulsion Technician (Starship)Hawthorne, CA$23–$27 / hourExecute daily precision manufacturing tasks, Assemble and fit-up subassemblies for fluid systems, including precision alignment, braze joints, fastener torquing, populating avionics connector pin-out with exact wire routing and crimping, conducting proof pressure testing on assemblies, and hi-pot electrical testing for insulation integrity. Troubleshoot failure modes and collaborate with design, tooling, quality, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues, recommend improvements to designs/instructions/processes for enhanced reliability, manufacturability, and production rates, and transition products from design to high-volume production BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
PCB Designer, Avionics (Falcon & Dragon) Space Exploration TechnologiesPCB Designer, Avionics (Falcon & Dragon)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$120,000 / yearYou will work with your mechanical engineer counterparts to determine fastener and EEE component placement to ensure your PCB design can survive the harsh environments experienced by a spacecraft (thermal, shock, vibe, EMI, etc). This is a high-impact, high-ownership position ideal for engineers who are passionate about circuit board design, thrive on technical challenges, and are hungry to have your name written on the silkscreen of circuit boards that will fly in space.
Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield) Space Exploration TechnologiesAvionics Test Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$105,000–$140,000 / yearWork closely with and consistently provide feedback to responsible design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and test lab teams to drive innovation in design and infrastructure to increase product reliability and yield. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight hardware consisting of in-house developed electronics, optics, RF antennas and modulators, and electro-mechanical hardware.
Lead Avionics Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield) Space Exploration TechnologiesLead Avionics Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$140,000–$230,000 / yearIn this role, you will lead a portion of the team responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the hardware test systems used to develop, produce and qualify our satellites. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Aircraft Integration Technician DZYNE TechnologiesAircraft Integration TechnicianIrvine, CaliforniaPosition Title: Aircraft Integration Technician Location: Irvine, CA Work Arrangement: On-Site Position Summary The Aircraft Integration Technician will be responsible for the creation, modification, routing and installation of aircraft system wire harnesses and electrical and avionics systems on manned and unmanned aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
Propulsion Technician (Super Heavy Booster Propulsion Systems) Space Exploration TechnologiesPropulsion Technician (Super Heavy Booster Propulsion Systems)Hawthorne, CA$23–$27 / hourExecute daily precision manufacturing tasks, Assemble and fit-up subassemblies for fluid systems, including precision alignment, braze joints, fastener torquing, populating avionics connector pin-out with exact wire routing and crimping, conducting proof pressure testing on assemblies, and hi-pot electrical testing for insulation integrity. Troubleshoot failure modes and collaborate with design, tooling, quality, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues, recommend improvements to designs/instructions/processes for enhanced reliability, manufacturability, and production rates, and transition products from design to high-volume production.
Avionics Test Engineer (Starfall) Space Exploration TechnologiesAvionics Test Engineer (Starfall)Hawthorne, CA$105,000–$122,500 / yearWork closely with and consistently provide feedback to responsible design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and test lab teams to drive design or infrastructure improvements to increase product reliability and yield. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Lead Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield) Space Exploration TechnologiesLead Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$140,000–$230,000 / yearAs a lead on this team, you would cultivate your direct reports to develop electrical, mechanical, optical, RF, and software solutions that quickly and thoroughly validate that each component of hardware on our products will survive deployment and functionality in use, whether in orbit or on earth. Our engineers are endlessly curious, love to learn and try out new things, and work collaboratively across disciplines in a dynamic environment with changing needs as we strive to deliver high-impact technology on a global scale.
Electrical Design Engineer (Falcon & Dragon Avionics) Space Exploration TechnologiesElectrical Design Engineer (Falcon & Dragon Avionics)Hawthorne, CA$105,000–$140,000 / yearAs an Electrical Engineer on the Falcon & Dragon Avionics Hardware Development team, you will have the unique opportunity to explore all areas of a product's life cycle from development through production and launch by engaging in multiple disciplines with a focus on electronic design, reliability, and manufacturing. In addition to designing new hardware from scratch, you will be expected to analyze and troubleshoot electronic assemblies, define new processes, design circuits/fixtures/tools, and identify opportunities for improvement in both products and processes.
Senior Avionics Hardware Development Engineer Varda Space Industries IncSenior Avionics Hardware Development EngineerEl Segundo, CA$160,000–$200,000 / yearVarda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items.
NewATP Test Technician DZYNE TechnologiesATP Test TechnicianIrvine, CaliforniaPosition: ATP Test Technician Location: Irvine, CA Work arrangement: Onsite Required Position Description: DZYNE Technologies is building a highly skilled team that thrives in the design, development, test and manufacturing of intelligent, autonomous vehicles. You’ll work alongside world‑class engineers and innovators who have already delivered thousands of operational flight hours, high‑impact ISR capabilities, leading counter‑UAS systems, and breakthrough autonomous effects.
NewSenior Avionics Automation Test Engineer I Rocket Lab USASenior Avionics Automation Test Engineer ILong Beach, CA$95,200–$130,900 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.
Test Technician III - A Shift Rocket Lab USATest Technician III - A ShiftLong Beach, CA$30–$40 / hourImportant information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Test Technician III will be working on the electrical and electromechanical assemblies of the Electron Launch Vehicle avionics, Rutherford Rocket Engine, and Photon Satellite Components.
Technician: Assembly, Integration & Test Apex TechnologyTechnician: Assembly, Integration & TestLos Angeles, CaliforniaFor the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. Participate in environmental testing, such as thermal vacuum, vibration, and shock testing, to validate satellite and spacecraft performance and durability.
NewSenior Avionics Automation Test Engineer II Rocket Lab USASenior Avionics Automation Test Engineer IILong Beach, CA$124,800–$171,600 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.
NewAvionics Test Engineer II Rocket Lab USAAvionics Test Engineer IILong Beach, CA$83,200–$114,400 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.
Spacecraft Integration Engineering Technician K2 SpaceSpacecraft Integration Engineering TechnicianLos Angeles, CaliforniaAs an Integration Technician you will support Mega Class satellite integration across the full vehicle lifecycle, from primary structure and harness routing through propulsion system proof and leak testing, cleanroom payload integration, and end-of-line functional testing. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.