Senior Staff Turbomachinery Engineer Barber-Nichols, LLCSenior Staff Turbomachinery EngineerColorado, TX$150,000–$185,000 / yearRecent projects our team has led include successfully testing a molten salt pump for next generation nuclear reactors on FLiBe, delivering a blower that will ride on NASA's Dragonfly to Saturn's moon Titan, development of a new oxygen fan and water pump for NASA, and successfully developing propellant turbopumps for multiple flight vehicles. ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Barber-Nichols must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158.
Aerospace Systems Engineer I - Early Career (2027 Starts) Blue Origin Enterprises LPAerospace Systems Engineer I - Early Career (2027 Starts)Van Horn, TX$74,537–$104,351.10 / yearand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.
Sr Performance Engineer Standard AeroSr Performance EngineerSan Antonio, TX3+ years of hands-on or applied engineering experience supporting gas turbine, propulsion, or internal combustion engine systems, including performance analysis, diagnostics, or testing activities. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; or equivalent practical experience.
Quality Engineer III Firefly Aerospace IncQuality Engineer IIITXRESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to create quality plans for flight products, including identification of key characteristics, development testing for functionality and manufacturability, first article and detailed inspection planning, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned. Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches.
Test Systems & Software Integration Engineer X-Bow SystemsTest Systems & Software Integration EngineerAustin, TXFull timeYou will partner directly with manufacturing engineers, test engineers, quality, IT, and software engineering to ensure every significant engineering event occurring in the physical world becomes structured, traceable, and immediately available throughout the enterprise. About the RoleWe are seeking a Test Systems & Software Integration Engineer to transform how physical testing, manufacturing operations, and engineering execution are connected within our Digital Engineering ecosystem.
Eng II, Product Engineer RTX CorpEng II, Product EngineerMcKinney, TXYou will interface with both internal and external suppliers, engineering, and program leadership personnel to develop cost reduction activities, mitigate process defects, and promote effective design choices through statistical analysis. At 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.
Senior Test Engineer Venus AerospaceSenior Test EngineerHouston, TXAs a technical leader, you will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex challenges, analyze high-value test data, drive root-cause investigations, and implement innovative solutions that improve safety, reliability, and performance. You will own the complete test lifecycle—from architecting high-pressure fluid, pneumatic, hydraulic, and cryogenic systems to developing automated test stands, creating test plans and hazard analyses, and executing critical development and qualification campaigns.
Mechanical Engineer V/VI Zone 5 TechnologiesMechanical Engineer V/VIFort Worth, Texas$165,000–$189,000 / yearWe're looking for a Mechanical Engineer V/VI for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) which is a senior-level role responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced mechanical systems for UAVs. Strategic Design Leadership: Lead the design of complex mechanical systems for UAVs, including advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and payload integration.
Lead Starship Engineer Ship Vehicle Assembly Space Exploration Technologies CorpLead Starship Engineer Ship Vehicle AssemblyTXITAR 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. Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand.
Staff Mechanical Engineer Skyways Air Transportation IncStaff Mechanical EngineerAustin, TXStaff engineers play a key role in defining mechanical design strategy across the aircraft, helping guide subsystem architecture, resolving system level challenges, and supporting engineers across the team. Track record of owning novel hardware from a blank page, including the first principles sizing, loads analysis, and trade studies that set the design, not just execution within an existing architecture.
Electrical Engineer- Spacecraft Avionics II / III Firefly AerospaceElectrical Engineer- Spacecraft Avionics II / IIICedar Park, TXYou also help developed and design the HIL system in order to verify functionality before spacecraft integration, interfacing with software, mechanical, propulsion, fluids, and structures teams to ensure the proper functionality of the integrated solution. 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.
GNC Engineer II (Hypersonics) Firefly AerospaceGNC Engineer II (Hypersonics)Cedar Park, TXIn this role, you will develop GNC and simulation software tailored to high-speed flight regimes, perform dynamic analyses across diverse trajectory profiles, and support mission operations while building breadth across multiple vehicle programs. 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.
Spacecraft Systems Engineer IV Firefly AerospaceSpacecraft Systems Engineer IVCedar park, TXThe Systems Engineering team is accountable for requirements, interfaces, and test planning - it will be your responsibility to validate the system architecture, manage technical budgets and design configuration between departments, develop test plans, ensure verification of requirements, and support mission operations. We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product lifecycle from concept through fabrication, test & flight.
Spacecraft Systems Engineer II Firefly AerospaceSpacecraft Systems Engineer IICedar Park, TXThe Systems Engineering team is accountable for requirements, interfaces, and test planning - it will be your responsibility to validate the system architecture, manage technical budgets and design configuration between departments, develop test plans, ensure verification of requirements, and support mission operations. We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product lifecycle from concept through fabrication, test & flight.
NewLead Communications & Navigation Systems Engineer - UAS Approach VentureLead Communications & Navigation Systems Engineer - UASRound Rock, TexasBacked by significant seed funding and active government contracts, we are building a small, highly technical team to accelerate aircraft development, expand flight testing, and deliver operational capabilities to our customers. You will lead technical decisions from initial architecture and hardware selection through integration and flight testing, with a focus on reliable communications and resilient navigation in contested environments.
Manufacturing Engineer Venus AerospaceManufacturing EngineerHouston, TXWith the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, engineering, test and analysis teams to integrate design specifications seamlessly into manufacturing workflows.
Principal Avionics Engineer Venus AerospacePrincipal Avionics EngineerHouston, TXKey Competencies: systems-level avionics expertise; cross-functional collaboration; vendor and supplier management; technical leadership and mentorship; clear technical communication. This role blends engineering leadership, hands‑on engineering, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to deliver reliable, flight‑ready systems.
Software Engineer Venus AerospaceSoftware EngineerHouston, TXYou’ll be part of a small, high-impact software team that is developing front-end applications, back-end microservices, database platforms, automation tools, embedded systems support, and hardware test interfaces. The Role: Software EngineerWe are seeking a full‑stack developer who is equally passionate about building high‑quality software and ensuring its reliability through robust automated testing.
Test Engineer (Hypergolic) | Mid to Senior Level | Engines Blue OriginTest Engineer (Hypergolic) | Mid to Senior Level | EnginesVan Horn, Texasand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Level 3 engineers will serve as technical leaders, owning critical test campaigns, mentoring junior engineers and technicians, and driving cross-functional safety, reliability, and process improvement efforts for human spaceflight systems.
Hypergolic Test Engineer | Engines | Mid to Senior Level Blue Origin Enterprises LPHypergolic Test Engineer | Engines | Mid to Senior LevelVan Horn, TXand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Level 3 engineers will serve as technical leaders, owning critical test campaigns, mentoring junior engineers and technicians, and driving cross-functional safety, reliability, and process improvement efforts for human spaceflight systems.