Fluid Systems Engineer The Aerospace CorpFluid Systems EngineerEl Segundo, CA$100,300–$150,400 / yearComprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. We are currently seeking a talented Fluid Systems Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff - Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering) to join our interdisciplinary team, driving transformative solutions in fluid mechanics and contributing to state-of-the-art projects.
2026 Aerodynamic Environments Engineer The Aerospace Corp2026 Aerodynamic Environments EngineerEl Segundo, CA$120,000–$140,000 / yearComprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers.
Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer The Aerospace CorpSenior Spacecraft Thermal EngineerEl Segundo, CA$151,300–$226,900 / yearComprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. We are looking for a Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Senior Engineering Specialist - Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering) with a strong background in the disciplines of heat transfer and thermal engineering and their applications to space systems, and direct experience in thermal design and control of spacecraft.
2026 Thermal Analyst The Aerospace Corp2026 Thermal AnalystEl Segundo, CA$120,000–$140,000 / yearComprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Thermal Physics Section within the Fluid Mechanics Department is looking for a Thermal Analyst (Senior Member of Technical Staff - Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering) to provide design and analysis support for the thermal environments of launch and reentry vehicles.
Manager, Explosives Applications The Aerospace CorpManager, Explosives ApplicationsEl Segundo, CA$134,200–$201,300 / yearComprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. MSD is the ETG source of expertise in moving mechanical assemblies (MMAs), ordnance-driven devices, other explosives applications and high-velocity impact analysis, separation systems and analyses, ball bearings, gears, valves, component mass properties, related technologies, and exploitation of our knowledge and tools in solving non-traditional and emerging problems.
Sr. Propulsion Engineer Raptor Combustion Devices Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Propulsion Engineer Raptor Combustion DevicesHawthorne, CA$130,000–$180,000 / yearITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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.
Propulsion Engineer Raptor Combustion Devices Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer Raptor Combustion DevicesHawthorne, CA$100,000–$130,000 / yearITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Responsible engineer for engine combustor hardware, owning the success of design and requirements, delivery of production hardware at target throughput rates, and reliable operating performance at the integrated engine and vehicle level.
Spacecraft Thermal Engineer The Aerospace CorpSpacecraft Thermal EngineerEl Segundo, CA$117,300–$175,900 / yearComprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. We are looking for a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Engineering Specialist - Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering) with a strong background in the disciplines of heat transfer and thermal engineering and their applications to space systems; and direct experience in thermal design and control of spacecraft.
Senior Robotics Software Engineer Gilmour Space Technologies Pty LtdSenior Robotics Software EngineerCA
Manager, Fluid Systems The Aerospace CorpManager, Fluid SystemsEl Segundo, CA$134,200–$201,300 / yearComprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. Provide expert technical consultation and guidance to multidisciplinary teams, management, customers, and contractors on fluid-systems analysis, including tank thermodynamics, two-phase flow, and low-gravity fluid dynamics.
Design and Analysis Engineer 3 The Structures Company, LLCDesign and Analysis Engineer 3Long Beach, CABachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent directly related to the work statement. As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer 4 The Structures Company, LLCElectrical Design and Analysis Engineer 4El Segundo, CABachelor of Science degree in Engineering (specializing in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry, or equivalent non-US qualifications relevant to the job description. As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer 5 The Structures Company, LLCElectrical Design and Analysis Engineer 5El Segundo, CABachelor of Science degree in Engineering (specializing in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry, or equivalent non-US qualifications relevant to the job description. As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Component Engineer, SME Bastion TechnologiesComponent Engineer, SMEPasadena, CARemote$165,000–$200,000 / yearExperience must include expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas - RF Parts, Hybrid Parts, Magnetics, Photonics, VLSI Microelectronics, or Passives Parts in support of parts development, fabrication, manufacturing, process integration, reliability assessment, and test and/or qualification. Provide technical oversight of flight electronic parts tasks including the creation of engineering requirements specifications and drawings, and advising projects on part selections maximizing reliability while considering cost and schedule constraints.
Components Engineer, Sr. Bastion TechnologiesComponents Engineer, Sr.Pasadena, CARemote$140,000–$165,000 / yearExperience must include expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas - RF Parts, Hybrid Parts, Magnetics, Photonics, VLSI Microelectronics, or Passives Parts in support of parts development, fabrication, manufacturing, process integration, reliability assessment, and test and/or qualification. Provide technical oversight of flight electronic parts tasks including the creation of engineering requirements specifications and drawings and advising projects on part selections maximizing reliability while considering cost and schedule constraints.
NewPropulsion Engineer The Aerospace CorpPropulsion EngineerEl Segundo, CA$86,600–$129,800 / yearComprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support.
Embedded Software Test Engineer The Aerospace CorpEmbedded Software Test EngineerEl Segundo, CA$86,600–$150,400 / yearComprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support.
Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer The Aerospace CorpGuidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) EngineerEl Segundo, CA$117,300–$175,900 / yearThe Guidance Analysis Department is seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer (Engineering Specialist - Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineering) to provide GNC support for launch vehicle, missile systems, and missile defense systems for a wide range of customers including the Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), the Missile Defense Agency, and other civil customers (e.g. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.
Space Vehicle Engineer The Aerospace CorpSpace Vehicle EngineerEl Segundo, CAMinimum Requirements: • Bachelors degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or related technical discipline • 12 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: mechanical design and analysis, design for manufacturing, optical-mechanical systems, environmental testing, propulsion, mechanisms, guidance and controls, thermal engineering, structures, • Conduct detailed technical analyses and apply knowledge independently with minimal guidance • Experience assembling and leading multi-disciplinary team members and working across departments, divisions, and customers • Demonstration of progressively increasing responsibilities in work assignments / projects • Willingness to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally approx. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.
Mechatronics Engineer The Aerospace CorpMechatronics EngineerEl Segundo, CA$117,300–$175,900 / yearComprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls, robotics, electro-mechanical devices, embedded systems, fluid mechanics, propulsion, thermal control, orbital mechanics, mechanisms, structures, structural dynamics, and dynamic environments. We specialize in mission critical control sensors and actuators, including Electric Motors, Gyroscopes and IMUs, Accelerometers, Gimbals, Steering Mirrors, Encoders & Resolvers, Star Trackers, GPS Receivers, Capacitive & Inductive Sensors, Servo Mechanism, Thrust Vector Control Actuators, and Reaction Wheels.