Electric Propulsion Engineer, Avionics (Starshield) Space Exploration TechnologiesElectric Propulsion Engineer, Avionics (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$105,000–$140,000 / year1+ years of total experience in one or a combination of the following: professional or internship experience designing, testing, and analyzing power electronics, analog/mixed-signal, or spacecraft avionics; academic research with comparable design/build/test ownership of power supplies, plasma or electric-propulsion power processing, high-voltage, or control electronics; or closely related hardware experience (e.g., motor drives, converters, RF/power, or instrumentation for vacuum or plasma systems). Working knowledge of analog and power electronics, high-voltage design, circuit protection, EMI/EMC, and numerical analysis programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB); control loops, plasma or nonlinear electrical loads, schematic/layout review, vacuum operation, and C/C++ as applicable (depth in several of these areas is valued; mastery of all is not expected).
Manufacturing Engineer Avionics / Electromechanical / Harnessing Varda Space Industries IncManufacturing Engineer Avionics / Electromechanical / HarnessingEl Segundo, CA$119,543–$152,749 / yearAs the Electromechanical Manufacturing Engineer at Varda, you will play a pivotal role in scaling the production of our spacecraft''s electromechanical assemblies - from wire harness fabrication and connector installation to electromechanical actuator integration and cable routing. Varda 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.
Avionics Engineering Intern Summer 2027 Rocket Lab USAAvionics Engineering Intern Summer 2027Long Beach, CAImportant 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. As an Avionics Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the future architecture of Avionics, performing hardware development for the next generation of electronics across the rocket, executing test campaigns to validate hardware, or generating new production assets to accelerate our rocket build rate.
Senior Spacecraft Avionics Security Engineer - Millennium Space Systems The Boeing CoSenior Spacecraft Avionics Security Engineer - Millennium Space SystemsEl Segundo, CA$146,200–$215,000 / yearMillennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
Avionics Test Engineer I/II Rocket Lab USA, IncAvionics Test Engineer I/IILong Beach, CA$85,000–$135,000 / yearImportant 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. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Avionics Hardware Development Engineer Apex TechnologyAvionics Hardware Development EngineerLos 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. Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing.
Senior Avionics Systems Engineer K2 SpaceSenior Avionics Systems EngineerLos Angeles, CaliforniaEngineered 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. You will have the unique opportunity to partner with a cross functional team of engineers to make impactful architecture trades, design new spacecraft hardware, and characterize the overall Avionics System performance on some of the largest, most powerful satellites.
Quality Inspector - Supply Chain Avionics Space Exploration TechnologiesQuality Inspector - Supply Chain AvionicsHawthorne, CA$24–$31 / hourYou 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. Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
Test Engineer (Avionics Test Lab) SpaceXTest Engineer (Avionics Test Lab)Hawthorne, CA$105,000–$140,000 / yearThe Avionics Test Lab performs critical environmental stress and functional screening of all electronic hardware prior to vehicle integration including flight computers, power conversion units, analog and digital circuit boards, FPGAs, communication system units, and more. 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.
Vehicle Integration & Test Internship - Spring 2027 Varda Space Industries IncVehicle Integration & Test Internship - Spring 2027El Segundo, CAVarda 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's W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.
NewAvionics System Engineer, Hitl (Starfall) Space Exploration TechnologiesAvionics System Engineer, Hitl (Starfall)Hawthorne, CA$105,000–$140,000 / yearYou 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. These HITL systems incorporate avionics flight hardware, racks, servers, power supplies, and custom simulators to provide a platform for teams to validate the vehicle design.
Avionics Test Engineer, Optical K2 SpaceAvionics Test Engineer, OpticalLos Angeles, CaliforniaYou will be working alongside the Optical team to interface with ambitious optical payloads, 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.
Electromagnetic Effects Test Technician SpaceXElectromagnetic Effects Test TechnicianHawthorne, CA$26–$32 / hourIn order to ensure maximum reliability in a electromagnetic environments, the Electromagnetic Effects team performs exhaustive analysis, design, and test at the component, board, unit and subsystem levels with extensive opportunity to interact with a vast array of rocket and spacecraft hardware and electronics. Ability to read and interpret schematics (engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists), cable harnesses (wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts lists), and mechanical assemblies (mechanical drawings and parts lists).
NewPropulsion Engineer, Avionics Manufacturing (Raptor) SpaceXPropulsion Engineer, Avionics Manufacturing (Raptor)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearAs propulsion engineer on the Raptor avionics manufacturing team, you will be working to development, qualification, automation various manufacturing and test processes as well as scale up our in-house production capability across a wide range of avionics hardware including PCBAs, sensors, harnessing, and more. 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.
NewAvionics System Engineer, HITL (Starfall) SpaceXAvionics System Engineer, HITL (Starfall)Hawthorne, CA$105,000–$140,000 / yearTo 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. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or physics 1+ years of experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering via professional experience, internships, research and/or outside the classroom projects.
Space Simulation Test Engineer Apex TechnologySpace Simulation Test EngineerLos Angeles, CaliforniaDevelop, 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.
Mechanical Engineer II, Neutron Avionics Rocket Lab USAMechanical Engineer II, Neutron AvionicsLong Beach, CA$100,000–$125,000 / 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. From designing and testing Neutron’s structures and components, to firing up its new Archimedes engines, to setting up Neutron’s launch pads and test sites across the United States, joining the Neutron team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time.
Spacecraft Avionics Engineer (Early) Apex TechnologySpacecraft Avionics Engineer (Early)Los Angeles, California$105,000–$135,000 / yearSystem Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, systems engineers, and software engineers, to ensure seamless integration of avionics subsystems into the satellite platform. Electrical Board Design: Design and create electrical boards, including printed circuit boards (PCBs), considering electrical component placement, signal routing, and manufacturability.
Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Avionics K2 SpaceSenior Supplier Development Engineer, AvionicsLos Angeles, California$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.
Harness Technician B Second Shift - Millennium Space Systems BoeingHarness Technician B Second Shift - Millennium Space SystemsEl Segundo, California$22.58–$33.33 / hourMillennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. As an Avionics & Harness Technician B, you will assist in the fabrication of harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures for spacecraft and ground systems.