Principal Optical Engineer RTX CorpPrincipal Optical EngineerEl Segundo, CAAt RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer I Rocket Lab USASenior Spacecraft GNC Engineer ILong Beach, CA$132,000–$198,000 / 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.
Senior Staff Product Engineer MaxLinear, Inc.Senior Staff Product EngineerIrvine, California$141,000–$172,000 / yearFull timeOne such example was the acquisition of Intel’s Home Gateway Platform Division that added Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Broadband Gateway Processor SoC technology to our connected home portfolio creating a complete and scalable platform of connectivity and access solutions to fully address our customers’ needs. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world’s communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multi-market applications.
Principal Design Validation & Test (DVT) Engineer Celero CommunicationsPrincipal Design Validation & Test (DVT) EngineerIrvine, CaliforniaThis is a highly visible technical leadership role within a fast-paced startup where you will work closely with Architecture, RTL Design, Firmware, Systems, Product Engineering, and customers to solve complex silicon challenges. As a Principal Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to influence product architecture, shape validation strategy, work alongside industry leaders, and make a significant impact within a collaborative, high-growth startup environment where innovation, ownership, and technical excellence are valued every day.
Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead) The Boeing CoSpace Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)El Segundo, CA$98,600–$133,400 / yearThe Boeing Company 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. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space and Launch Division, seeks a Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead) - (Level 2, 3, or 4) to join the Payload Systems Engineering team in El Segundo, California.
Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II Rocket Lab USASpacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer IILong Beach, California$100,000–$150,000 / yearFull timeSpacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer IIRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. 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 Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II - Secret Clearance Rocket Lab USASenior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II - Secret ClearanceLong Beach, California$132,000–$198,000 / yearFull timeSenior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II - Secret ClearanceRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. 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.
Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I Rocket Lab USASpacecraft Mechanical Engineer ILong Beach, California$85,000–$100,000 / yearFull timeWhat You'll Get To Do:Support the Business Development team with proposals and mission conceptsDevelop high performance and lightweight satellite systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for our customersDevelop concepts and satellite configurations for high value science and interplanetary missionsDefine what mechanisms look like on a modern satellite system/busOwn component designs from conceptual design through production, test, and operationPerform hand-calcs and FEA to drive design decisionsLead key component design, manufacturing, and test reviewsCreate and maintain product definition through CAD, production drawings, and test and operations proceduresManage development schedules, vendors, budgets, and other project deliverablesYou'll Bring These Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering disciplineMechanical engineering experienceExperience with CAD modeling and drawingAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security ClearanceU.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirementsThese Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:Master's or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering disciplineActive Secret or TS/SCI clearanceSpacecraft/satellite design experienceRapid conceptual design iteration experienceExceptional mechanical mechanism problem-solving skillsHands-on development and testing experienceExperience with analysis and interpretation of test data (Thermal, Vibe)Ability to take a product from concept through to production with little supervisionHighly self-motivated and able to work autonomouslyMaster's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineeringAbility to apply GD&T to component designsExperience developing satellite deployment systemsGeneral spacecraft systems engineering knowledge, and experience with requirements assessments and interface control document generationThis position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. Important 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.
Senior Principal Optical Payload Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman CorpSenior Principal Optical Payload Systems EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$142,200–$213,400 / yearBasic Qualifications: Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience OR a Masters of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience OR a Phd in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 4+ years of engineering experience. In this capacity, you will define and manage requirements, develop segment interfaces, and leverage cutting-edge technologies in optical sensing, communications, directed energy, RF systems, digital hardware, and microelectronics.
Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer I Rocket Lab USASenior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer ILong Beach, California$115,000–$158,000 / yearFull timeSenior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer IRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. 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 Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I Rocket Lab USASenior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer ILong Beach, CA$115,000–$158,000 / 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.
Embedded Controls Engineer Mesh Optical TechnologiesEmbedded Controls EngineerGardena, CaliforniaBring up and integrate new sensors, actuators, and motor drives, defining hardware-software interfaces and writing low-level drivers (I²C, SPI, ADC, PWM, encoder interfaces). Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline with coursework in control systems.
Senior Mission Analysis Engineer Darwin RecruitmentSenior Mission Analysis EngineerLos Angeles, California$150,000–$269,000You will create payload performance models, develop novel algorithms for sensing and tracking systems, lead CONOPS and Design Reference Mission development, and collaborate with software and firmware teams to build simulation deployment platforms including hardware and software in the loop environments. You will own the full modelling and simulation stack for a programme or study, from building large constellation simulations to assess mission effectiveness, through to developing EO/IR image processing algorithm chains from photon to warfighter output.
Senior Harness Engineer II - Secret Clearance Rocket Lab USASenior Harness Engineer II - Secret ClearanceLong Beach, CA$145,000–$210,000 / 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.
Senior Systems Engineer I Rocket Lab USASenior Systems Engineer ILong Beach, CA$130,000–$170,000 / 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.
Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II - Ts/Sci Rocket Lab USASpacecraft Mechanical Engineer II - Ts/SciLong Beach, CA$100,000–$125,000 / 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.
Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II - TS/SCI Clearance Rocket Lab USASenior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II - TS/SCI ClearanceLong Beach, 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 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.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Turbine Engines ANDURIL INDUSTRIESSenior Manufacturing Engineer, Turbine EnginesSanta Ana, CA$146,000–$194,000 / yearTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources.
Senior Mechanical Engineer II - Secret Clearance Rocket Lab CorpSenior Mechanical Engineer II - Secret ClearanceLong Beach, CA$132,000–$198,000 / 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.
NewSentinel - Sr. Staff Lead Engineer (GN&C) - 18840 Northrop Grumman CorpSentinel - Sr. Staff Lead Engineer (GN&C) - 18840Manhattan Beach, CA$166,500–$249,700 / yearThe above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate''s experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Staff Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Engineer supporting activities including flight simulator development, GN&C algorithm development and implementation, and "test as you fly" with rigorous model and requirements verification and validation.