Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer Apex SpaceSpacecraft Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAFor 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. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop manufacturing plans and strategies for aerospace components and systems, ensuring efficient and reliable production processes.
Space Simulation Test Engineer Apex SpaceSpace Simulation Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAResponsibilities: Develop, execute, and manage test plans, procedures, protocols, and requirements for a variety of different types of environmental testing/checkouts - including vibration & shock testing, thermal cycling & TVAC testing, EMI/EMC testing, and pneumatic pressure testing. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of vibration & shock testing, thermal cycling & TVAC testing, EMI/EMC testing, and pneumatic pressure testing.
Electro-Optical Engineer Apex SpaceElectro-Optical EngineerLos Angeles, CARequired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline. Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline.
Harness Design Engineer Apex SpaceHarness Design EngineerLos Angeles, CA$125,000–$165,000 / yearApex is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Avionics Harness Design Engineer to join our dynamic team developing cutting-edge space systems for both government and commercial customers. Work closely with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, integration teams, and manufacturing teams to ensure harness designs align with overall system goals and integration requirements.
NewAvionics Mechanical Engineer I InversionAvionics Mechanical Engineer ILos Angeles, CA$77,000–$116,000 / yearITAR Compliance: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. The company's highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere.
Launch Engineer Apex SpaceLaunch EngineerLos Angeles, CAAs a company at the forefront of space exploration and satellite technology, Apex is looking for an individual capable of owning complex projects and serving as the primary liaison between our internal teams and launch providers while also leading launch campaigns. For 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.
Senior Optomechanical Engineer I/II Rocket Lab CorporationSenior Optomechanical Engineer I/IIPasadena, CA$124,800–$214,500 / 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. Based on site at Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA, the Senior Optomechanical Engineer I/II i s responsible for leading mechanical design efforts for optical payloads, camera systems, precision mechanisms, sensor assemblies, tooling, fixtures, ground support equipment, and electromechanical hardware.
Senior Mechanical Engineer II Rocket Lab CorporationSenior Mechanical Engineer IIPasadena, CA$132,000–$198,000 / 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.
NewSenior Mechanical Engineer I Rocket Lab CorporationSenior Mechanical Engineer IPasadena, CA$115,200–$158,400 / 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.
Principal Engineer NDT/ Sr. Principal Engineer NDT - Travel Team Northrop Grumman CorpPrincipal Engineer NDT/ Sr. Principal Engineer NDT - Travel TeamPalmdale, CA$103,600–$155,400 / yearPrincipal NDT Engineer Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 5 years experience, with 5 plus years as a Ultrasonic Level III or High school Diploma with 9 years experience with 5 years as a Ultrasonic Level III in lieu of degree. Principal NDT Engineer Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 9 plus years experience with 5 years as a Ultrasonic Level III or High school Diploma with 13 years experience with 5 years as a Ultrasonic Level III in lieu of degree.
Space Warfighting Engineer The Aerospace CorpSpace Warfighting EngineerEl Segundo, CA$117,300–$226,900 / yearAs a Space Warfighting Engineer (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Enterprise Systems Engineering), you will analyze the performance of command, control, and communications (C3) that enable space mission areas including Orbital Warfare (OW), Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), and Cyberspace Warfare (CW), Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR), Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT), Space-Based Sensing and Targeting (SBST), and Theater Electromagnetic Warfare (TEW). DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
Testbed Engineer Matter IntelligenceTestbed EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaYou will work closely with optical engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, flight software developers, systems engineers, scientists, and operations leads to ensure Matter’s hardware and software systems are ready for lab campaigns, field deployments, airborne testing, and spaceflight or flight-like missions. The ideal candidate brings a aerospace-style engineering mindset: disciplined test planning, clean documentation, careful hardware handling, rigorous anomaly tracking, and strong ownership from setup through execution, reporting, and closeout.
Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer Samson RoseSr Principal Mechanical EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaThe company is looking for engineers who bring deep technical expertise but also understand the realities of deploying hardware in demanding operational environments—engineers who can identify what they don't know, learn from real-world integration challenges, and make sound engineering decisions under uncertainty. The role offers exposure to system architecture, mechanical design, hardware integration, environmental qualification, supplier development, testing, and production , with the opportunity to influence both current programs and the engineering practices used on future platforms.
IT Network Engineer The Aerospace CorpIT Network EngineerEl Segundo, CA$120,300–$202,800 / yearArchitect next-generation networks: Design and implement high-availability enterprise WAN solutions utilizing SDWAN technology (Cisco SDWAN/IWAN, ASR/ISR Routers, Cisco Firewalls) with dual WAN links (MPLS & Internet). 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.
Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer The Aerospace CorpLaunch Vehicle Systems EngineerLos Angeles AFB, CA$100,300–$175,900 / yearThe Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer role will provide technical leadership and apply launch vehicle systems engineering expertise to ensure the effective execution of the Aerospace launch verification processes through a range of activities to include Chief Engineer's Review Boards (ChERB), non-recurring design validation (NRDV) assessments, and launch vehicle flight readiness verification through completion of tasks in the Launch Verification Matrix (LVM). DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
High-Performance Computing (HPC) Engineer The Aerospace CorpHigh-Performance Computing (HPC) EngineerEl Segundo, CA$135,200–$202,800 / yearAs 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. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org.
Lead Project Engineer - Hydraulics Eaton Corporation PlcLead Project Engineer - HydraulicsLos Angeles, CA$112,000–$164,000 / yearPosition Overview: The Lead Project Engineer - New Product Development will have the opportunity to work with experts across Eaton Aerospace in functions such as Designers, Engineers, Fabrication, Supply Chain, Test Lab and one or more Integrated Product Teams (IPT) for applications, design, analyze, process development, manufacturing and implement product designs and improvements in all phases of a product development lifecycle. Minimum five (5) years of Mechanical and Project Engineering including design experience utilizing 3D CAD software in the Hydraulic aerospace/ automotive/vehicle industry environment OR Master''s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the Hydraulic aerospace /automotive/ vehicle industry.
Launch Systems Engineer The Aerospace CorpLaunch Systems EngineerEl Segundo, CA$117,300–$226,900 / yearThe National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. The NSG Launch Directorate provides direct technical support to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Office of Space Launch (OSL) in the areas of Launch Systems Engineering, Mission Integration Engineering, Launch Site Engineering, and Mission Assurance.
Propulsion Systems Project Engineer The Aerospace CorpPropulsion Systems Project EngineerLos Angeles AFB, CA$117,300–$226,900 / yearAs a Propulsion Systems Project Engineer you will manage and provide leadership for a team of Program Office (PO) and Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) engineers to evaluate, certify, and provide mission assurance for propulsion systems used on the SpaceX's Falcon launch system and/or Blue Origin's New Glenn Launch system for National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions for the United States Space Force. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
Structural Dynamics Project Engineer The Aerospace CorpStructural Dynamics Project EngineerEl Segundo, CA$117,300–$226,900 / yearDSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise.