Propulsion Test Engineer Vast SpacePropulsion Test EngineerMojave, CA$86,000–$122,000 / yearVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
Senior Technical Recruiter VardaSenior Technical RecruiterEl Segundo, CA$120,000–$160,000 / yearVarda 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, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items.
Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices Manufacturing Raptor Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices Manufacturing RaptorHawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearITAR REQUIREMENTS: 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. 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.
Propulsion Engineer Raptor Final Assembly & Tube Shop Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer Raptor Final Assembly & Tube ShopHawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearThink creatively; question the status quo; challenge engineering and manufacturing requirements to drive efficient production of Raptor engines on schedule through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineers (design, build, and reliability), internal production teams, and external vendors. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 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.
NewSenior Avionics Test Engineer Relativity SpaceSenior Avionics Test EngineerLong Beach, CaliforniaDevelop frameworks and infrastructure to conduct qualification and acceptance testing of Avionics components on the Terran R launch vehicle Design equipment to facilitate Avionics component testing: simulation circuits, auxiliary test equipment, test harnesses, mechanical fixtures and enclosures, and system validation tools Work with hardware design engineers and software engineers to derive test requirements and methodologies Create and maintain test plans and procedures for avionics systems. Nice to haves, but not required : Experience with a schematic capture & PCB design tool such as Altium Designer Experience with analog sensors such as pressure transducers, RTDs, and accelerometers Familiarity with embedded software development and integration for avionics systems Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB for data acquisition/recording and analysis Familiarity with wire harness design Familiarity with CAD tools such as NX.
NewSenior Avionics Test Engineer Relativity Space IncSenior Avionics Test EngineerLong Beach, CA$148,000–$222,000 / yearAny unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role. Design equipment to facilitate Avionics component testing: simulation circuits, auxiliary test equipment, test harnesses, mechanical fixtures and enclosures, and system validation tools.
2026 Propulsion Engineer The Aerospace Corp2026 Propulsion EngineerEl Segundo, CA$100,000–$140,000 / yearThe Solid Motors and Propulsion Technologies section is looking for a candidate who will assess and analyze solid rocket motor internal ballistics, solid propellant combustion, ablative nozzle erosion, combustion stability & acoustic modeling, and motor performance; develop analytical tools to integrate component-level analyses to evaluate rocket stage performance; and assist in the execution, design, and data analysis of laboratory experimentation of rocket propulsion technologies. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.
Propulsion Engineer Falcon Flight Operations Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer Falcon Flight OperationsHawthorne, CA$100,000–$130,000 / yearSolve undefined and multi-disciplinary problems, interfacing with engineering and technician teams from all disciplines across SpaceX (e.g., production, test, launch, avionics, structures, guidance, navigation & control, thermal and fluid analysis, flight and ground software, mission management, flight reliability, etc.). ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 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.
Senior Propulsion Engineer, Space ANDURIL INDUSTRIESSenior Propulsion Engineer, SpaceCosta Mesa, CA$166,000–$250,000 / yearThe propulsion team will work closely with related teams, such as the spacecraft design, GNC, ground, and flight software to help improve both the ground and satellite-based capabilities conducting highly complex missions with maneuvering capabilities but above all else will be responsible for the successful design, test and operations of the propulsion subsystem onboard Anduril's fleet of spacecraft. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.
Staff Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration) ANDURIL INDUSTRIESStaff Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration)Costa Mesa, CA$220,000–$292,000 / yearAir Dominance & Strike Propulsion Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments. 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.
Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration) ANDURIL INDUSTRIESPrincipal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration)Costa Mesa, CA$253,000–$336,000 / yearAir Dominance & Strike Propulsion Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments. To 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.
Industrial Engineering Technician IV (supporting the Air Force Research Lab) ASRC Federal Holding CompanyIndustrial Engineering Technician IV (supporting the Air Force Research Lab)Edwards AFB, CAASRC Federal Systems Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, requires a highly motivated and experienced Industrial Engineering Technician IV to serve as the expert Valve and Pump Mechanic to support the ASTROS Contract. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law.
Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Solid Rocket Motor Integration) ANDURIL INDUSTRIESPrincipal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Solid Rocket Motor Integration)Costa Mesa, CA$253,000–$336,000 / yearAir Dominance & Strike Propulsion Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments. Serve as a lead or key contributor in the selection, architecting, and integration of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs), ignition systems, Thrust Vector Control (TVC) systems, and associated ordnance on missile platforms and air vehicles.
Associate Survivability and Operations Analysis Engineer ArcherAssociate Survivability and Operations Analysis EngineerSan Jose, CA$70,400–$96,800 / yearHeadquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors. Be a member of the Archer Defense and Advanced Programs organization and support the team in incubating, marketing, capturing, and executing (technical, cost, and schedule) advanced programs across the Archer Defense portfolio.
Aviation Maintenance Engineer Anduril Industries IncAviation Maintenance EngineerCosta Mesa, CAWe are focused on building the next generation of autonomous capabilities by leveraging existing Anduril platforms like Ghost or Altius, bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril''s Lattice ecosystem, and developing breakthrough systems that will shape the future of the battlefield. To 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.
Director, Quality Astra Space IncDirector, QualityAlameda, CA$211,564–$250,000 / yearSimilarly, positions requiring the ability to work on government contracts or a security clearance are also contingent upon the applicants ability to receive the appropriate clearance and be allowed to work on U.S. government contracts. Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services, and one of the industry's leading flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, the Astra Spacecraft Engine.
Mechanical Engineer, Lead Anduril Industries IncMechanical Engineer, LeadCosta Mesa, CA$191,000–$253,000 / yearThrough our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods-delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams.
Senior Propulsion Engineer - Ground Fluids VardaSenior Propulsion Engineer - Ground FluidsEl Segundo, CA$140,333–$179,314 / yearOwn it end-to-end: architecture, schematics, mechanical design, build, and operations for ground fluid systems across Varda's spacecraft programs - including satellite bus GSE, thruster development test stands, and component acceptance test hardware. 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.
Air-Vehicle Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization MDAO Engineer Anduril Industries IncAir-Vehicle Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization MDAO EngineerCosta Mesa, CA$166,000–$220,000 / year3+ years of hands-on experience developing MDAO methods, demonstrating broad understanding across multiple engineering disciplines, such as: Cost, Configuration Design, Mass Properties, Lethality, Structures, Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Vehicle Performance, Thermal Management, Power Management, Systems Engineering, Survivability, Operational Analysis, Mission Systems, Avionics, Launch Systems, and GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Controls). Lead MDAO Initiatives: Collaborate with air-vehicle design and analysis disciplines and technical leadership across AD&S programs to define and execute critical trade studies, building robust, data-driven workflows using commercial MDAO frameworks.
Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Avionics Anduril Industries IncLead Manufacturing Engineer, AvionicsCosta Mesa, CA$146,000–$194,000 / yearThis responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns. To 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.