Chief Engineer Space KineticChief EngineerEl Segundo, California$220,000–$280,000 / yearThe Chief Engineer at Space Kinetic will be a highly experienced and visionary engineering professional with extensive experience in successfully leading complex space programs from concept to mission operations and have demonstrated technical excellence in space system mission design and supporting development of space hardware from System Concept, System Requirements to Technology Readiness Level 9. Who 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.
Generative Spacecraft Engineer - Systems Oligo SpaceGenerative Spacecraft Engineer - SystemsHawthorne, California$110,000–$164,000 / yearYou will work closely with senior engineers across disciplines to gain exposure to the full spacecraft lifecycle while contributing directly to real hardware and mission success: Support the design of spacecraft mechanical and electrical subsystems, including structures, harnessing, propulsion, avionics integration, and thermal management. Leveraging cutting edge AI-driven generative design and automated manufacturing , our ex-MIT, Harvard, and NASA JPL team work to create the most advanced payload-specific spacecraft at scale in weeks over months.
Civil Engineer 6 CDM SmithCivil Engineer 6Los Angeles, CaliforniaWe are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support the civil site design and utility conveyance system planning, design, and delivery for large-scale municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. You'll learn every day from our highly-skilled technical staff and project managers, participate in our mentoring program, and drive your professional development and gain skills through our Leadership Academy and extensive trainings available within the CDM Smith University.
Senior Machine Design Engineer Space KineticSenior Machine Design EngineerEl Segundo, California$120,000–$160,000 / 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, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a ‘one-to-many’ system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.
Structures Engineer II InversionStructures Engineer IIEl Segundo, CA$110,000–$150,000 / yearYou'll drive primary structure design for a novel reentry vehicle working closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex packaging and manufacturability problems while driving designs toward real hardware. ITAR 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.
Avionics Embedded Software Engineer II InversionAvionics Embedded Software Engineer IIMarina del Rey, CA$106,000–$150,000 / yearExperience with embedded operating systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Embedded Linux) and embedded Linux build systems (Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Buildroot, PetaLinux), including development of custom Linux distributions, BSPs, and production image pipelines. Design and implement vehicle-wide communication architectures enabling reliable exchange of telemetry, commands, sensor data, and control information across distributed embedded computing platforms using DDS, CoAP, and other modern networking technologies.
Senior Generative Spacecraft Engineer - all fields Oligo SpaceSenior Generative Spacecraft Engineer - all fieldsHawthorne, California$110,000–$164,000 / yearLeveraging cutting edge AI-driven generative design and automated manufacturing , our ex-MIT, Harvard, and NASA JPL team work to create the most advanced payload-specific spacecraft at scale in weeks over months. Your responsibilities will include: Lead or support the design of spacecraft mechanical and electrical subsystems , including structures, harnessing, propulsion, avionics integration, and thermal management.
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.
Mission Integration Engineer Apex SpaceMission Integration EngineerLos Angeles, CAAs a company at the forefront of space exploration and satellite technology, Apex is looking for an individual capable of independently owning complex spacecraft analysis and serving as the primary liaison between our customers and technical teams to ensure mission success. 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 Mission Integration Engineer Apex SpaceSenior Mission Integration EngineerLos Angeles, CAAs a company at the forefront of space exploration and satellite technology, Apex is looking for an individual capable of independently owning complex spacecraft analysis and serving as the primary liaison between our customers and technical teams to ensure mission success. 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 RF/Antenna Engineer OffWorldSenior RF/Antenna EngineerPASADENA, CAOffWorld’s first challenge is developing and maturing a modular robotic system for extreme environment applications on Earth--our robots will go deeper underground than humans can, eliminate the need for humans to work in life-threatening environments in construction, tunneling and other dangerous applications and dramatically reduce the environmental footprint and cost in key industrial sectors. OffWorld was founded by an experienced engineering team drawing on decades of tackling formidable engineering challenges at NASA, ESA, SSL/MDA, CERN, Reaction Engines, SAFRAN, Surrey Satellites and Cisco.
Lead Flight Electronics & Avionics Electrical Engineer Space KineticLead Flight Electronics & Avionics Electrical EngineerEl Segundo, California$160,000–$200,000 / 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, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a ‘one-to-many’ system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.
Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer InversionSenior Avionics Mechanical EngineerEl Segundo, CA$137,000–$193,000 / yearDevelop and execute comprehensive test campaigns including functional testing, environmental qualification (vibration, shock, thermal/thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC), life cycle testing, and acceptance testing. ITAR 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.
Senior Antenna Engineer InversionSenior Antenna EngineerHawthorne, CA$161,000–$221,000 / 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 will work within the Avionics team to develop high-performance antenna solutions for flight and ground applications, owning antenna development from requirements capture and EM simulation through prototyping, installed performance evaluation, and mission-readiness testing.
Senior Avionics Test and Integration Engineer InversionSenior Avionics Test and Integration EngineerEl Segundo, 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 Avionics Embedded Software Engineer InversionSenior Avionics Embedded Software EngineerEl Segundo, CA$139,000–$201,000 / yearExperience with embedded operating systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Embedded Linux) and embedded Linux build systems (Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Buildroot, PetaLinux), including development of custom Linux distributions, BSPs, and production image pipelines. Design and implement vehicle-wide communication architectures enabling reliable exchange of telemetry, commands, sensor data, and control information across distributed embedded computing platforms using DDS, CoAP, and other modern networking technologies.
RF Test Engineer II InversionRF Test Engineer IILos 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. You will help develop critical hardware and systems for cutting-edge maneuverable reentry vehicles - advancing one of the most capable reentry vehicle platforms ever developed.
Senior Mechanical Engineer InversionSenior Mechanical EngineerCulver City, 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. Develop and execute comprehensive test campaigns including functional testing, environmental qualification (vibration, shock, thermal, TVAC, EMI/EMC), life cycle testing, and acceptance testing.
Staff Mechanisms Engineer InversionStaff Mechanisms EngineerLos Angeles, CA$161,000–$221,000 / 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. Develop and execute comprehensive test campaigns including functional testing, environmental qualification (vibration, shock, thermal, TVAC, EMI/EMC), life cycle testing, and acceptance testing.
Hardware Component Engineer - Electrical Silvus TechnologiesHardware Component Engineer - ElectricalLos Angeles, California$95,000–$125,000 / yearFrom pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data. This role is responsible for component selection, qualification, and lifecycle management to support product development and sustainment activities, ensuring our teams have the right components at the right time and managing the long-term health of our product builds.