Estimating Assistant Karman Holdings IncEstimating AssistantSouth El Monte, CAWe enable successful space operations with mission-critical technology supporting every step from first launch to final landing, including launch vehicle subsystems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic and interstage systems, and payload protection and deployment. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.
Associate, Project Engineering L3Harris Technologies IncAssociate, Project EngineeringCanoga Park, CA$71,000–$132,000 / yearFamiliarity or experience with the design, manufacturing, or testing involved in the production of valves, pressure regulators, pressure switches, tanks, or transducers is highly desired. Project and Component engineer will be expected to collaborate with multiple engineering, operational, quality, and supply chain functions to ensure successful component completion.
Director Of Engineering Karman Holdings IncDirector Of EngineeringSouth El Monte, CAWe enable successful space operations with mission-critical technology supporting every step from first launch to final landing, including launch vehicle subsystems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic and interstage systems, and payload protection and deployment. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.
Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) Sr. Space Vehicle Engineer The Aerospace CorpEvolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) Sr. Space Vehicle EngineerEl Segundo, CA$151,300–$226,900 / yearThe Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
Mechanical Engineer GitaiMechanical EngineerLos 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. You will perform practical design calculations, evaluate loads, stiffness, strength, tolerances, manufacturability, and assembly constraints, and turn those decisions into CAD models, drawings, prototypes, and hardware that can be built, tested, and improved.
SEA Systems Engineer 3-1624 The Kemtah Group, Inc.SEA Systems Engineer 3-1624Northridge, CAExperience in systems engineering including requirements analysis, requirements allocation, system design, software design, software implementation, software testing, system integration, field integration testing, and requirements verification. Experience in software/systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical) to develop use cases, activity diagrams and sequence diagrams.
Build Reliability Engineer Falcon/Starship Valves & Components Space Exploration Technologies CorpBuild Reliability Engineer Falcon/Starship Valves & ComponentsHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearConduct regular build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated; identify opportunities for risk reduction and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability, collaborating with integrated product teams to drive improvements and address high-impact and repeating non-conformances. Responsible partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to create quality plans for flight hardware, including identification of key characteristics, prototype testing for functionality and manufacturability, first article and detailed inspection planning, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned.
Propulsion Technician Starship - 2nd Shift Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Technician Starship - 2nd ShiftHawthorne, CA$23–$27 / hourITAR 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. Technicians in this role will be capable of understanding component functionality to be able to assist in troubleshooting or recognizing potential hazards/issues before they occur and helping to update work instructions/processes to reduce future issues and increase personnel safety.
Propulsion Thermal Analyst Raptor Combustion Devices Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Thermal Analyst Raptor Combustion DevicesHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / 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. Collaborate with engineers and technicians across a range of disciplines including design, production, development test, launch, reliability and more to develop hardware that meets high-level engine and vehicle objectives.
Propulsion R&D Technician Raptor Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion R&D Technician RaptorHawthorne, CA$26–$32 / hour1+ years of experience with one of more of the following: assembly and integration of aerospace hardware, working with and troubleshooting mechanical systems, high pressure fluid systems, instrumentation (strain gages, load cells, temperature sensors, deflection gages, accelerometers, or pressure transducers), data and control systems, or test operations on mechanical or electrical systems. 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.
Sr. Propulsion Thermal Analyst Raptor Combustion Devices Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Propulsion Thermal Analyst Raptor Combustion DevicesHawthorne, CA$130,000–$180,000 / 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. Collaborate with engineers and technicians across a range of disciplines including design, production, development test, launch, reliability and more to develop hardware that meets high-level engine and vehicle objectives.
NewSenior Manager of Propulsion Galaxy Technology Hires LLCSenior Manager of PropulsionTorrance, CADefine and review critical loads and load cases in collaboration with GNC, fluids analysis, dynamics/loads engineers and design teams. Oversee multiphase propellant feed system and microgravity fluid behavior modeling, including vaporization, condensation, propellant acquisition and slosh dynamics.
Sr. Propulsion Fluids Analyst Raptor Systems Engineering Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Propulsion Fluids Analyst Raptor Systems EngineeringHawthorne, CA$135,000–$190,000 / yearYour analytical conclusions will guide investigations spanning the entire engine, from individual valves and combustors to coupled system-level interactions, directly enabling the development, production, and safe operation of the most advanced, full-flow staged combustion engine boosting the largest launch vehicle in history. Experience with setup, execution, de-bugging, and post-processing (geometry, mesh generation, and model selection) of steady-state and transient CFD simulations using ideal and real-fluid equations of state (using StarCCM+, ANSYS CFX, or other).
Propulsion Fluids Analyst Raptor Systems Engineering Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Fluids Analyst Raptor Systems EngineeringHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearYour analytical conclusions will guide investigations spanning the entire engine, from individual valves and combustors to coupled system-level interactions, directly enabling the development, production, and safe operation of the most advanced, full-flow staged combustion engine boosting the largest launch vehicle in history. Experience with setup, execution, de-bugging, and post-processing (geometry, mesh generation, and model selection) of steady-state and transient CFD simulations using ideal and real-fluid equations of state (using StarCCM+, ANSYS CFX, or other).
Propulsion Engineer, Valves Raptor Components Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer, Valves Raptor ComponentsHawthorne, 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. Partner with supply chain, manufacturing, testing, and flight teams to achieve SpaceX's most reliable, highest rate components, striving for high factory yield and automotive volume/cost.
Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Fluids) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Fluids)Redondo Beach, CA$135,000–$165,000 / yearHands-on experience working with fluid electrical and mechanical systemsDemonstrated proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new toolsDemonstrated ability in requirements definition conceptual design procurement fabrication assembly and testing of hardwarePreferred Skills and ExperienceExperience designing and operating high reliability high performance hardwareExperience with low leakage on-orbit propulsion componentsExperience in a startup or agile development environmentStrong project management skills and effective communication of technical concepts across multi-disciplinary teamsAdditional RequirementsFlexible schedule and willing to travel as neededAdditional InformationCompensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. ResponsibilitiesDesign propulsion system valves and fluid components including cryogenic high pressure and high temperature systemsOwn all aspects of component design from initial concepts to product realizationGenerate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawingsPerform fluid thermal and structural analysis as requiredEstablish assembly procedures and work hands-on with technicians to refine this processDefine and support rigorous component development and qualification testingResolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutionsMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in engineering or related field5 years of demonstrated experience in valve or component designA strong understanding of component design including materials selection compatibility seals wear and forcetorque margin determination.
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.
Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Spacecraft Propulsion EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$110,000–$160,000 / yearSpacecraft Propulsion Engineer Department PropulsionEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 110000 - 160000 yearDescriptionAs a Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer at Impulse Space you will own all aspects of in-house propulsion system design analysis implementation and operation while working closely with a fast-paced agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. 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. 1324ba3 or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Propulsion Engineer The Aerospace CorpPropulsion EngineerEl Segundo, CA$86,600–$129,800 / yearComprised 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; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support.
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.
Electric Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpElectric Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical StarshieldHawthorne, CA$120,000–$170,000 / year3+ years of total experience in one or a combination of the following: professional experience designing, testing, and analyzing electric propulsion systems; or related spacecraft propulsion, fluid, pressure, plasma, or thruster-adjacent hardware experience (e.g., thermal, structural, power, or diagnostics for EP/plasma systems). Working knowledge of structural design, materials properties, thermodynamics, fluid/pressure/vacuum systems, and numerical analysis programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB); plasma physics as applicable (depth in several of these areas is valued; mastery of all is not expected).
Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle Manufacturing Raptor Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle Manufacturing RaptorHawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearThese components feature some of the most complex geometries in rocket propulsion - including intricate regenerative cooling channels, thin-walled high-temperature alloys, and tight-tolerance surfaces that must survive extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles. Partner closely with propulsion design, materials, production, and supply chain teams to convert new designs into robust, scalable processes, resolve nonconformances, and drive design changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
Propulsion Engineer, Components Manufacturing Raptor Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer, Components 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. Our engineers are hardware experts for flow control devices that enable the Raptor engine, integrating pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, and software into integrated packages that enable streamlined manufacturing and engine operation.
Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle Raptor Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle RaptorHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / 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. Collaborate with chamber and nozzle designers, analysts, manufacturing engineers, and relevant stakeholders to develop and ultimately release new block upgrades to improve mass, cost, reliability, and performance.
Propulsion Engineer Raptor Flight Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer Raptor FlightHawthorne, CA$100,000–$130,000 / yearCollaborate with engineers and technicians from most engineering disciplines, including stage propulsion, structure, launch, testing, production, ground, software, avionics, guidance and control, mission management, flight reliability, etc. to achieve successful and reliable engine performance in flight and during ground testing, and to continuously refine the designs and practices for increased reliability and reduced costs. 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.
Propulsion Engineer Raptor Components Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer Raptor ComponentsHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / 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 will provide input into vehicle architecture trades and take a lead role in design and flight readiness on Starship, the vehicle that will transform Earth orbit operations, normalize space technology, and make humanity multi-planetary.
Propulsion Engineer Merlin Hardware Development Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer Merlin Hardware DevelopmentHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / 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. Partner with engineers and technicians across production, test, launch, avionics, GNC (guidance, navigation & control), software, mission management, and flight reliability to deliver flight-ready engines.
Sr. Propulsion Engineer Raptor Flight Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Propulsion Engineer Raptor FlightHawthorne, CA$135,000–$215,000 / yearSoftware, Ground Systems, Stage Propulsion, Integration and Test, Guidance and Control) to achieve successful and reliable engine performance in flight and during ground vehicle testing, and to continuously refine the designs and practices for increased product reliability and reduced costs. Enable high launch cadence with unparalleled reliability through automated analysis of test and flight data; expand existing capabilities and develop new algorithms to improve reliability and thoroughness of all flight processes.
Propulsion Engineer, Avionics Manufacturing Raptor Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer, Avionics Manufacturing RaptorHawthorne, 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. 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 Engineer - Propulsion Systems Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Engineer - Propulsion SystemsRedondo Beach, CA$140,000–$190,000 / yearAs a Senior Engineer - Propulsion Systems at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of in-house propulsion system design, analysis, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.
Test Automation Engineer (Propulsion) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Test Automation Engineer (Propulsion)Redondo Beach, CA$105,000–$160,000 / yearThis position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons, i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident, green card holder, an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. In this role, youll collaborate closely with test operations, propulsion engineers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure rapid, reliable, and high-fidelity testing of critical flight hardware.
Propulsion Test Engineer Heart AerospacePropulsion Test EngineerLos Angeles, California$124,000–$216,000 / yearYou will also interface across mechanical, thermal, propulsion, actuation, avionics, and battery teams to develop, execute, and analyze integrated system-level tests of the Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) and its subsystems. At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km.
Sr Electric Propulsion Engineer Astra Space IncSr Electric Propulsion EngineerLos Angeles, CA$131,750–$160,000 / yearPlan and execute thruster test campaigns, anode efficiency, plume characterization, cathode coupling, thermal cycling, wear tests, correlating results against model predictions, and using evaluation and judgment to select the right course of action when results deviate from expectations. Demonstrate creative thinking by evaluating advanced concepts, such as magnetic shielding, alternative propellants, improved channel materials, and creating and implementing effective design improvements to enhance performance, lifetime, and manufacturability.
New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion Raptor Space Exploration Technologies CorpNew Graduate Engineer, Propulsion RaptorHawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearIf you're eager to tackle real-world challenges in propulsion systems, from mechanical design and analysis to manufacturing and testing - this is your opportunity to help build the worlds most powerful rocket engine with an emphasis on efficiency and reusability. 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.
Sr. Propulsion Engineer Raptor Combustion Devices Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Propulsion Engineer Raptor Combustion DevicesHawthorne, CA$130,000–$180,000 / 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 Combustion Devices Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer Raptor Combustion DevicesHawthorne, CA$100,000–$130,000 / 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. Responsible engineer for engine combustor hardware, owning the success of design and requirements, delivery of production hardware at target throughput rates, and reliable operating performance at the integrated engine and vehicle level.
Specialist, Project Engineer (Propulsion Controls, and Electronics) L3Harris Technologies IncSpecialist, Project Engineer (Propulsion Controls, and Electronics)Canoga Park, CA$92,500–$171,500 / yearPreferred Additional Skills: Experience with engine control systems, thrust vector control, electro-mechanical actuation, ignition control, embedded software, sensors or other propulsion-related subsystems. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional engineering teams developing mission-critical control solutions for propulsion applications, including embedded electronics, system integration, and verification activities.
Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer IIRedondo Beach, CA$115,000–$145,000 / yearTo 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. Collaborate deeply with build and test technicians, design engineers, internal machine shops, and external suppliers to ensure components are optimized for manufacturability, ease of assembly, and performance.
Propulsion Development Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Propulsion Development EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$95,000–$135,000 / yearWork with wide-ranging teams across engineering manufacturing and operations to deliver a reliable high-performance and highly integrated systemResolve technical issues with innovative resourceful solutionsLead technical projects and own spaceflight hardwareMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in engineering or science2 years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion fieldProficiency in basic principles of fluids thermodynamics heat transfer mechanics and materialsAbility to perform system trades ranging from thermal-fluids analyses to materials selectionHands-on experience working with fluid mechanical electrical and controls systemsDemonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teamsPreferred Skills and ExperienceExperience working in fast-paced startup environment. Propulsion Development EngineerDepartment PropulsionEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 95000 - 135000 yearDescriptionAs a Propulsion Development Engineer at Impulse you will own all aspects of in-house propulsion system design analysis implementation and operation while working closely with a fast-paced agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.
Staff Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Staff Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters)Redondo Beach, CA$150,000–$175,000 / yearAs a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters) at Impulse, you will own all aspects of in-house propulsion system design, analysis, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.
Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters)Redondo Beach, CA$135,000–$155,000 / yearAs a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters) at Impulse, you will own all aspects of in-house propulsion system design, analysis, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.
Propulsion Test Engineer Mach IndustriesPropulsion Test EngineerVictorville, CaliforniaExecution: Lead and support test campaigns ranging from component-level testing (valves, regulators, feed systems) to full-scale integrated rocket engine hot-fire operations. Mach Energetics is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to support the planning, execution, and analysis of next-generation propulsion and energetic systems for advanced defense applications.
Sr. Propulsion Design Engineer Raptor Engine Systems Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Propulsion Design Engineer Raptor Engine SystemsHawthorne, CA$135,000–$190,000 / 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 will maintain and improve department-wide design documentation (including DCRs, PDRs, CDRs), drive corrective actions on deficiencies, and uphold best practices in design, development, and production.
Senior Build Reliability Engineer (Propulsion) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Build Reliability Engineer (Propulsion)Redondo Beach, CA$140,000–$170,000 / yearThis position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. You will work hands-on with technicians, manufacturing engineers, and supporting teams to prevent defects before they occur, rapidly diagnose failures, and continuously improve hardware reliability across spacecraft builds.
Senior Propulsion Design Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Propulsion Design EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$140,000–$195,000 / yearThis position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Propulsion Design Engineer, you will own all aspects of propulsion system layout of a high-performance spacecraft, from concept to product realization, while working with a fast-paced, agile team.
Propulsion Component Engineer (Solenoid Valve) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Propulsion Component Engineer (Solenoid Valve)Redondo Beach, CA$100,000–$155,000 / yearAs a Propulsion Component Engineer, you will own all aspects of spacecraft solenoid valve design from concept to product realization, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design. 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 Propulsion Design Engineer, Deneb Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Propulsion Design Engineer, DenebRedondo Beach, CA$140,000–$180,000 / yearImpulse is looking for an experienced design engineer who will contribute to the critical development of Deneb, an ox-rich combustion engine, that will fly on Helios, a high-energy kick stage designed to deliver satellites & payloads to high-energy orbits, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.
Propulsion Systems Project Engineer The Aerospace CorpPropulsion Systems Project EngineerLos Angeles AFB, CA$117,300–$226,900 / yearAs a Propulsion Systems Project Engineer you will manage and provide leadership for a team of Program Office (PO) and Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) engineers to evaluate, certify, and provide mission assurance for propulsion systems used on the SpaceX's Falcon launch system and/or Blue Origin's New Glenn Launch system for National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions for the United States Space Force. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
Propulsion Component Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Propulsion Component EngineerRedondo Beach, CAResponsibilitiesOwn all aspects of component design from concept to product realizationGenerate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawingsPerform fluid thermal and structural analysis as requiredWork with the team and external sources to procure materials fabricate parts and complete assembliesProvide technical support for test operationsResolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutionsMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in engineering or science3 years of experience in valve or component designHands-on experience working with fluid and mechanical systemsProficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new toolsCapable of performing structural and thermal analysis in support of designDemonstrated ability in requirements definition conceptual design procurement fabrication assembly and testing of hardwarePreferred Skills and ExperienceExperience designing and operating high reliability high performance hardwareExperience with on-orbit propulsion componentsExperience in a startup or agile development environmentAdditional RequirementsFlexible schedule and willing to travel as neededAdditional InformationCompensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Propulsion Component EngineerDepartment PropulsionEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Reporting To Johnson Chen Manager Propulsion ComponentsCompensation 100000 - 155000 yearDescriptionAs a Propulsion Component Engineer you will own all aspects of spacecraft component design from concept to product realization while working closely with a fast-paced agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design.
NewManufacturing Engineer, CNC Hadrian AutomationManufacturing Engineer, CNCLos Angeles, CaliforniaLead CNC machining process development and research end to end — machining strategy, CAM/toolpath direction, cutting parameters, workholding and fixturing, and in-process probing — for complex, tight-tolerance aerospace and defense parts in a high-mix, low-volume environment (5-axis strongly preferred; mill-turn a plus), with a focus on steel, titanium and Inconel. Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we’re building the future of American manufacturing—and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.