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.
Electromechanical Controls Engineer (Electric Motor Specialist) The Aerospace CorpElectromechanical Controls Engineer (Electric Motor Specialist)El 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.
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.
Power Electronics Engineer - Spacecraft Systems Approach VenturePower Electronics Engineer - Spacecraft SystemsHawthorne, California$180,000–$220,000 / yearAs the company expands its engineering team, we are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance power processing hardware that serves as the electrical backbone of advanced propulsion systems. You will work closely with propulsion, avionics, software, and systems engineers to deliver reliable, flight-ready power electronics capable of operating in challenging space environments.
Mechanical Design Engineer - Advanced Spacecraft Propulsion Approach VentureMechanical Design Engineer - Advanced Spacecraft PropulsionHawthorne, California$130,000–$180,000 / yearYou will design precision mechanical components, perform structural and thermal analysis, build and test hardware, and work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable propulsion systems capable of operating in demanding space environments. Our team combines experience from leading aerospace organizations with the agility of a venture-backed startup, creating an environment where engineers have significant ownership, move quickly, and directly influence product development from concept through flight.
Mechanical Design, Structures & Airframe - Engineer II/Senior Heart Aerospace ABMechanical Design, Structures & Airframe - Engineer II/SeniorLos Angeles, CA$124,000–$155,000 / yearAt Heart Aerospace, we're shaping the future of sustainable aviation with the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric aircraft designed to carry 30 passengers with a 200 km all-electric, zero-emission range and an extended 400 km hybrid range. You will collaborate cross functionally to the design of the fuselage, wing, and empennage, working with both composite and metallic materials, while gaining hands-on exposure to certified aerospace hardware development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Network Infrastructure Engineer Arbor EnergyNetwork Infrastructure EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaDesign and execute enterprise and mission-critical network architectures across offices, test facilities, and remote environments, with deep hands-on expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), L2/L3 design, VPC/VDC, Spanning Tree, VRF, VTP, VLANs, VPNs, site-to-site connectivity, and secure tunneling architectures. Familiarity with IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and experience designing or supporting time-synchronized network architectures for data acquisition, telemetry, industrial control, or distributed systems environments is preferred.
Sr. Thermodynamics Performance Engineer Arbor EnergySr. Thermodynamics Performance EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaYou'll be the person who turns integrated system behavior into clear, actionable insight — running performance studies ahead of test campaigns, reconciling predictions against test data, and growing our modeling capability into a digital-twin-quality simulation platform that supports controls development, trip response, and eventual hardware-in-the-loop testing. Deep experience with industry dynamic simulation platforms (such as GT-SUITE, Modelica/Dymola, NPSS, Flownex, Simcenter Amesim, or equivalent) applied to turbomachinery, power cycles, or closed-loop thermal-fluid systems.
Design Engineer (Combustion Devices) Arbor EnergyDesign Engineer (Combustion Devices)El Segundo, CaliforniaOur advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions—modular, fuel-flexible, and engineered for the realities of today’s energy demand. Our team includes aerospace engineers, combustion experts, and systems thinkers with a shared goal: to build technology worthy of the world we want to live in.
Thermodynamics Performance Engineer Arbor EnergyThermodynamics Performance EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaYou'll be the person who turns integrated system behavior into clear, actionable insight — running performance studies ahead of test campaigns, reconciling predictions against test data, and growing our modeling capability into a digital-twin-quality simulation platform that supports controls development, trip response, and eventual hardware-in-the-loop testing. Deep experience with industry dynamic simulation platforms (such as GT-SUITE, Modelica/Dymola, NPSS, Flownex, Simcenter Amesim, or equivalent) applied to turbomachinery, power cycles, or closed-loop thermal-fluid systems.
Lead Combustion Engineer Arbor EnergyLead Combustion EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaOur Lead Combustion Engineer serves as the technical authority pioneering our rocket-inspired, high-pressure oxy-fuel combustion systems - integral in delivering carbon-neutral and carbon-negative power cycles at scale. Our advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions—modular, fuel-flexible, and engineered for the realities of today’s energy demand.
Combustion Analysis Engineer Arbor EnergyCombustion Analysis EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaOur advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions—modular, fuel-flexible, and engineered for the realities of today’s energy demand. We're looking for a Combustion Analysis Engineer to perform fluid, thermal, and structural analyses on our novel combustion systems—bringing high-performance engineering to the fight against climate change.
Sr. Heat Exchanger Engineer Arbor EnergySr. Heat Exchanger EngineerEl Segundo, California$165,000–$180,000 / yearLead in-house design and development of advanced compact heat exchangers, including printed circuit heat exchangers (PCHEs) and components produced by additive manufacturing (AM) in materials such as 316SS, Inconel 625, and Haynes 282; apply design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) principles to translate geometric freedom into manufacturable, high-performing hardware. Own the thermal-hydraulic design of all heat exchangers in the Arbor power system—recuperators, precoolers, primary heat exchangers, and water and air coolers—from conceptual sizing through detailed design, balancing performance, pressure drop, and cost.
Sr. Heat Transfer Engineer - Turbomachinery Arbor EnergySr. Heat Transfer Engineer - TurbomachineryEl Segundo, CaliforniaArbor’s team of world-class engineers and scientists are developing a scalable, low-cost approach to Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) based on modern rocket engine technology. BECCS is a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) approach that uses biomass to produce energy and remove CO from the atmosphere and store it permanently underground, while ensuring food security, rural livelihoods, and biodiversity are not affected.
Sr. Combustion Engineer (Syngas Oxyfuel) Arbor EnergySr. Combustion Engineer (Syngas Oxyfuel)El Segundo, CaliforniaCombustion Engineer (Syngas Oxyfuel) helps pioneer our rocket-derived, high-pressure combustion systems for carbon-negative power cycles, burning our biomass-produced syngas in a high efficiency combustor. In this role, you’ll take syngas oxy-combustion from lab-scale characterization to implementation running off of gasifier syngas within a year and carry what you learn into the development of fuel-flexible combustors at the heart of our commercial product.
Sr. Combustion Engineer Arbor EnergySr. Combustion EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaOur advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions—modular, fuel-flexible, and engineered for the realities of today’s energy demand. Our team includes aerospace engineers, combustion experts, and systems thinkers with a shared goal: to build technology worthy of the world we want to live in.
Procurement Specialist Arbor EnergyProcurement SpecialistEl Segundo, CaliforniaThis role is central to how Arbor's values show up in our supplier ecosystem — leading with love in how we communicate, stewarding our planet through responsible sourcing, and exploring the uncharted as we build new supply pathways for novel hardware. Our advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions—modular, fuel-flexible, and engineered for the realities of today’s energy demand.