Senior Space Simulation Test Engineer Apex TechnologySenior Space 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. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing test protocols & equipment that focus on simulating environmental conditions, environmental (Dynamic & Climatic) conditions our spacecrafts and components will encounter during their lifecycle.
Spacecraft Avionics Engineer (Mid) Apex TechnologySpacecraft Avionics Engineer (Mid)Los Angeles, California$125,000–$155,000 / 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.
Avionics Test Engineer Apex TechnologyAvionics Test 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. World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life.
Avionics Test Engineering Internship (Spring 2027) Apex TechnologyAvionics Test Engineering Internship (Spring 2027)Los 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. Avionics Test: Interns will assist in the development of new ATE Rack systems, improving our hardware test stands and the development of processes and tooling that allow for manufacturing spacecraft at scale.
Avionics Systems Engineer K2 SpaceAvionics Systems EngineerLos Angeles, California$100,000–$150,000 / 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. You will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with a cross functional team of engineers to make impactful architecture trades, design new spacecraft hardware, and manage the overall avionics system implementation.
Integration Technician (Falcon) SpaceXIntegration Technician (Falcon)Hawthorne, CA$23–$27 / hourTo 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. You 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.
Principal Avionics Systems Engineer K2 SpacePrincipal Avionics Systems EngineerLos Angeles, California$180,000–$240,000 / 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. 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.
Electrical Engineer, Early Career GitaiElectrical Engineer, Early CareerLos Angeles, CaliforniaTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), GITAI 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. Strong candidates may come from university engineering teams, research labs, internships, robotics, automotive, drones, medical devices, industrial equipment, consumer electronics, or other hardware environments.
Avionics Systems Engineer (All Levels) AstrolabAvionics Systems Engineer (All Levels)Hawthorne, California$100,000–$230,000 / yearYou will own the electrical architecture at the vehicle level, spanning power distribution, data networks, harnessing, and the interfaces between avionics units, and you will represent the avionics team in vehicle-level trades with mechanical, software, and thermal teams. For senior and staff levels: experience leading development of avionics architectures for current and future vehicles, developing schedules and system-level test and operations plans, and mentoring engineers.
Propulsion Engineer, Avionics Manufacturing (Raptor) Space Exploration TechnologiesPropulsion 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. You 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.
Avionics Hardware Development Engineer Varda Space Industries IncAvionics Hardware Development EngineerEl Segundo, CA$100,000–$165,000 / yearExample of Avionics Products you'll be working on: flight computers, networking, star trackers, reaction wheels, magnetorquers, payload controllers, battery packs, solar charger, RF transceiver and decoder\. 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.
NewStaff Electric Propulsion Engineer, Hall-Effect Thrusters Apex TechnologyStaff Electric Propulsion Engineer, Hall-Effect ThrustersLos Angeles, CaliforniaDefine and execute thruster test and life-qualification campaigns, including performance mapping, plume characterization, thermal testing, oscillation and stability characterization, wear testing, and long-duration life testing in vacuum facilities. D. in electric propulsion, plasma physics, applied physics, or a closely related field with 3+ years of relevant industry experience, with substantial and demonstrable focus on Hall-effect thruster design, development, and testing.
Avionics Design Reliability Engineer (All Levels) AstrolabAvionics Design Reliability Engineer (All Levels)Hawthorne, California$137,000–$196,000 / yearWe design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. Experience applying derating practices, Sneak Circuit Analysis, Worst-Case Circuit Analysis, Design for Excellence (DFX), and requirements flow-down.
Systems Engineer II, Avionics Varda Space Industries IncSystems Engineer II, AvionicsEl Segundo, CA$119,543–$152,749 / yearAnalyze architecture for potential faults and risks, develop comprehensive mitigation plans, resolve uncertainties, and collaborate on Fault Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) or operational workarounds when hardware solutions are unfeasible. 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.
NewAvionics Manufacturing Engineer (Pcba) Space Exploration TechnologiesAvionics Manufacturing Engineer (Pcba)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$130,000 / yearContribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacturability, design for testability, yield improvements, supplier capabilities assessments, quality control, etc. You 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.
NewMechanical Engineer, Flight Termination System (Starship) SpaceXMechanical Engineer, Flight Termination System (Starship)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearDevelop state-of-the-art, manufacturable explosive devices and robust hardware integration designs (system controllers, electronic safe and arm devices, destruct charges, and integrated detonators) for the Starship and Super Heavy stage Flight Termination System. You will have ownership over the entire development process of Flight Termination System hardware including hardware design, analysis, production facility layout, electromechanical assembly, live ordnance assembly, environmental testing, and vehicle integration.
NewML Engineer, Surrogate Modeling (Vehicle Engineering) SpaceXML Engineer, Surrogate Modeling (Vehicle Engineering)Hawthorne, CA$125,000–$145,000 / yearExpert-level understanding of at least one modern architecture class such as Fourier Neural Operators (FNO), neural operators, MeshGraphNet, Transolver, graph neural networks, physics-informed neural networks, or other surrogate model architecture. Your work will directly support the world’s largest communication and AI satellite constellations, accelerate rapid reuse of the Falcon launch vehicle, and contribute to the development of the world’s largest rocket capable of sending humans to Mars.
Supplier Development Engineer, Avionics K2 Space CorpSupplier Development Engineer, AvionicsLos Angeles, CA$110,000–$145,000 / yearBacked by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others - with an additional $500M 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. 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.
Avionics Engineering Internship - Spring 2027 Varda Space Industries IncAvionics Engineering Internship - Spring 2027El Segundo, CAAcross the different disciplines, interns can look forward to owning a new circuit design and owning it from start to finish, allowing them to capture schematics, perform layout, manufacture, and test hardware within their internship period. 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.
NewAvionics Manufacturing Engineer SpaceXAvionics Manufacturing EngineerHawthorne, CA$100,000–$130,000 / 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. Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacturability, design for testability, yield improvements, supplier capabilities assessments, quality control, etc.