Spike Inlet Mechanisms Build Engineer Hermeus CorpSpike Inlet Mechanisms Build EngineerLos Angeles, CA$91,800–$187,450 / yearThe engineer will work closely with design engineers technicians manufacturing teams and test engineers to develop hardware improve build processes and support delivering rapid hardware iterations in a fast-paced development environment. Lead the build test and integration of complex aerospace mechanisms including the spike inlet mechanism flow control door mechanisms and associated hydraulic actuators valves linkages and structural assemblies.
Senior Mechanical Engineer II Rocket Lab CorpSenior Mechanical Engineer IIPasadena, CA$132,000–$176,000 / 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 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.
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer The Aerospace CorpSenior Cybersecurity EngineerEl Segundo, CA$166,400–$249,600 / yearThe candidate will make things more secure by working with customers throughout the system development life cycle to develop policies, requirements, prototypes, demonstrations, architectures and solutions that protect systems, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and securing highly sensitive data. 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 Propulsion and Energetics Analyst (Fluids) InversionSenior Propulsion and Energetics Analyst (Fluids)Marina del Rey, CA$137,000–$193,000 / 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 ideal candidate can work autonomously to build out an analysis program, works well in a fast-paced environment, can interface with many stakeholders, has great documentation and communication skills, has a great attitude, and has a passion for solving complex problems.
Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) System Test Engineer The Aerospace CorpEvolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) System Test EngineerEl Segundo, CA$151,300–$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 Materiel 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.
Senior Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer Apex SpaceSenior Spacecraft 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.
Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) C2 Terminal Systems Engineer The Aerospace CorpEvolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) C2 Terminal Systems EngineerEl Segundo, CA$151,300–$226,900 / yearThe 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. 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 Materiel 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.
Senior Test Engineer, Thermal Control Systems Vast SpaceSenior Test Engineer, Thermal Control SystemsLong Beach, CA$137,760–$195,552 / yearMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with 5+ years of experience across thermal systems, fluid systems, manufacturing engineering, and/or test engineering in aerospace or similarly demanding environments. Preferred Skills & Experience: Hands-on experience with supercritical fluid systems, high-pressure and LN2 test operations (including serving as test conductor), and thermal control hardware manufacturing/assembly processes (fluid tubing, heat exchangers, cold plates, MLI), with the ability to identify manufacturability risks.
Senior Avionics Test and Integration Engineer InversionSenior Avionics Test and Integration EngineerMarina del Rey, CA$137,000–$193,000 / yearYou will build and operate flight-like test environments, perform qualification and acceptance testing of avionics hardware, integrate avionics into flight articles, investigate anomalies, and help ensure every electrical subsystem is ready for mission operations. Own vehicle-level integration, checkout, and verification of avionics subsystems including flight computers, power systems, networking equipment, RF systems, sensors, and payload interfaces.
Senior Real-Time/Controls Software Engineer Space KineticSenior Real-Time/Controls Software EngineerLos Angeles, CA$170,000–$240,000 / yearWho We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attritable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. The ideal candidate understands both controls theory and low-level real-time software implementation and can translate GNC, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python-based models into reliable embedded flight-like control software operating in a fast-paced hardware development environment.
Tracking Architecture Performance Department Engineer/ Sr. Tracking Architecture Performance Department Engineer The Aerospace CorpTracking Architecture Performance Department Engineer/ Sr. Tracking Architecture Performance Department EngineerEl Segundo, CA$129,000–$249,600 / yearIn addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Senior Engineering Specialist - Modeling & Simulation and Signal & Image Process Engineering include: A minimum of 10 years of applicable professional experience leading technical teams and coordinating complex modeling and analysis tasks. 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.
Lifecycle Systems Engineer The Aerospace CorpLifecycle Systems EngineerEl Segundo, CA$151,300–$226,900 / yearFrom systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges. The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology.
NewFPGA Firmware Design Engineer The Aerospace CorpFPGA Firmware Design EngineerEl Segundo, CA$129,000–$193,500 / 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. We are looking for an FPGA Firmware Design Engineer (Engineering Specialist - Embedded Software Engineering) with a passion for design, a commitment to teamwork and a desire to help xLab make a difference to today's challenges.
Senior Test Engineer InversionSenior Test EngineerLos Angeles, CA$137,000–$193,000 / 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. You'll lead testing from early component and subsystem development through integrated demonstration, working closely with design, analysis, manufacturing, and external test partners to retire risk and validate system performance.
NewRemote Sensing Architecture Performance Engineer The Aerospace CorpRemote Sensing Architecture Performance EngineerEl Segundo, CARemote$100,300–$175,900 / yearThe Surveillance and Navigation Architecture Performance Department (SNAPD) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision aspires to be the premier force advising the evolution of national security and civil space enterprises, leveraging our modeling and simulation (M&S) expertise to evaluate end-to-end architecture performance. 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.
Cost Engineer/Senior Cost Engineer The Aerospace CorpCost Engineer/Senior Cost EngineerEl Segundo, CA$117,300–$226,900 / yearFrom systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle. Aerospace's Engineering Economics and Management Sciences (EEMS) Department integrates cost engineering, schedule engineering, operations research, and acquisition-focused research to deliver data-driven insights for complex space and ground systems.
NewSatellite Technology Integration Engineer The Aerospace CorpSatellite Technology Integration EngineerEl Segundo, CA$151,300–$226,900 / yearThe Survivability and Resilience Office (SRO) of the Advanced Technology Division offers broadening opportunities to make a lasting impact on mission success in a rapidly evolving mission area that requires end-to-end integration of space and ground architectures, cross-organizational reach, has varying mission assurance and acquisition approaches, and spans R&D to major system acquisition. The 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.
Senior Schedule Engineer The Aerospace CorpSenior Schedule EngineerEl Segundo, CA$151,300–$226,900 / yearFrom systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle. Aerospace's Engineering Economic and Management Sciences (EEMS) Department is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable Program Planning & Schedule Engineer/Senior Program Planning & Schedule Engineer to join an innovative and highly productive team of cost, schedule, and operations research professionals.
NewAerospace Program Manager JobotAerospace Program ManagerSanta Ana, CA$150,000–$175,000 / yearFounded decades ago and based in Santa Ana, we are a nationally recognized Aerospace and defense company delivering advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing for leading and next-generation aerospace and defense programs. Job Details: You'll own execution of one or more simultaneous programs across their full product life cycle, serving as primary customer contact and leading reviews on cost, schedule, and technical performance for aerospace, military, and defense platforms.
NewProcess Engineer PEAK Technical Services Inc.Process EngineerSun Valley, CA$95,000–$120,000 / yearProvide technical ownership and continuous improvement for hard chrome plating, cadmium plating, electroless nickel, masking, Chemfilm/chemical conversion coating, passivation, Nital Etch and associated cleaning, activation, stripping, baking and surface-preparation operations. " Perform process capability and root-cause analysis for adhesion failures, thickness variation, burning, pitting, nodules, roughness, porosity, corrosion/salt-spray failures, hydrogen-embrittlement risk and other special-process defects.