Systems Engineer I - Test Automation TORC Robotics LLCSystems Engineer I - Test AutomationCA$98,800–$118,600 / yearBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field plus 0-4 years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree in a related technical field. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to support automated testing workflows, debug issues across hardware and software systems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Torc's validation infrastructure.
Test Engineer OSI Systems IncTest EngineerHawthorne, CA$35–$38 / hourhas three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency.
Senior Hardware Design Engineer Broadata CommunicationsSenior Hardware Design EngineerTorrance, CA$130,000–$180,000 / yearExperience interfacing with microcontrollers, application processors, FPGAs/CPLDs, video scalers, video receivers/transmitters, Ethernet PHYs/switches, high-speed memory, and common communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, RS-485, USB, SDIO, Ethernet, and PCIe. Demonstrated experience designing complex multi-layer PCBs with controlled impedance, differential pairs, high-speed connectors, high-density components, power distribution, grounding, shielding, EMI/ESD protection, and manufacturability constraints.
Spacecraft Mechanisms And Actuators Engineer Apex SpaceSpacecraft Mechanisms And Actuators EngineerLos Angeles, CAYou'll work across mechanical, avionics, controls, GNC, and production teams to develop reliable, scalable, and flight-proven electromechanical hardware capable of surviving demanding space environments and mission lifetimes. 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.
Supply Chain Engineer - Avionics/Electro-Mechanical VardaSupply Chain Engineer - Avionics/Electro-MechanicalEl Segundo, CA$119,000–$139,000 / 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.
NewSenior Systems Integration and Test Engineer Space KineticSenior Systems Integration and Test EngineerEl Segundo, California$150,000–$190,000 / 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.
Electromechanical Packaging Engineer Red Cell PartnersElectromechanical Packaging EngineerTorrance, California$150,000–$200,000 / yearRed Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. Identifying indicators of potentially fraudulent, fabricated, or materially misleading application content, including but not limited to discrepancies between submitted materials and publicly available professional profiles, geographic anomalies, and fabricated work histories.
Supply Chain Engineer - Mechanical VardaSupply Chain Engineer - MechanicalEl Segundo, CA$119,000–$139,000 / 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.
Spacecraft Flight Computing Senior Engineer The Exploration CompanySpacecraft Flight Computing Senior EngineerLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe engineer will also apply knowledge of IP networking, including Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and Precision Time Protocol (PTP), to enable deterministic, synchronized communication across spacecraft subsystems. Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.
Principal Spacecraft GNC Engineer Apex SpacePrincipal Spacecraft GNC EngineerLos Angeles, CAYou will work with all facets of the engineering life cycle: spacecraft concept and algorithm development, flight software implementation, subsystem requirements development, detailed GNC design, subsystem integration & test (I&T), and vehicle I&T. 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.
Avionics Hardware Development Engineer VardaAvionics Hardware Development EngineerEl Segundo, CA$110,000–$160,000 / 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.
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer (High-Power Lasers) FreeformSenior Opto-Mechanical Engineer (High-Power Lasers)Los Angeles, CA$120,000–$200,000 / yearYou will fully own the design of custom hardware and opto-mechanical-electrical devices, as well as implement novel laser and camera solutions to enable sophisticated closed loop control. As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process.
RF Systems Engineer II InversionRF Systems Engineer IIHawthorne, CA$106,000–$150,000 / 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. Perform trade studies to evaluate, select, and qualify commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom RF components, including transmitters, transceivers, Power Amplifiers (PAs), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), and antennas.
Propulsion and Energetics Test Engineer II InversionPropulsion and Energetics Test Engineer IILos Angeles, CA$106,000–$150,000 / 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. This role will focus on propulsion and thermal protection system test stand fabrication and maintenance, post-test data processing, and a broad range of additional ground test activities for reentry vehicles.
Sr Robotics Engineer TechoundsllcSr Robotics EngineerIrvine, CaliforniaHardware Design & Development Design, prototype, and test electronic systems for professional underwater ROVs, including power electronics, motor controllers (ESCs), sensor interfaces, and communication systems. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, and production staff to deliver fully integrated ROV systems.
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.
Sr Electronics Engineer TechoundsllcSr Electronics EngineerIrvine, CaliforniaHardware Design & Development Design, prototype, and test electronic systems for professional underwater ROVs, including power electronics, motor controllers (ESCs), sensor interfaces, and communication systems. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, and production staff to deliver fully integrated ROV systems.
Senior Avionics Engineer InversionSenior Avionics EngineerPlaya Vista, CA$137,000–$193,000 / yearKnowledge of common spacecraft ADCS sensors and propulsion components (star trackers, reaction wheels, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), pressure transducers, solenoid valves, etc.). 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.
Staff Optical Engineer InversionStaff Optical EngineerPlaya Vista, 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 lead the development of sensor windows, seeker architectures, and a variety of spectral camera systems from early trades through analysis, integration, and test.
Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer Space KineticGuidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) EngineerEl Segundo, California$115,000–$165,000 / 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 goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster.
NewAssociate Applications Engineer OSI Systems, IncAssociate Applications EngineerHawthorne, California$33.65–$37.50 / hourhas three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others. They will also supports prototype builds and production transfer by developing test/assembly procedures, providing technical customer support, collaborating with Test Engineering and QA on application-specific concerns, and helping develop new catalog products and qualify vendors for OSM requirements.
NewSr. Quality Engineer OSI Systems, IncSr. Quality EngineerHawthorne, California$120,000–$130,000 / yearhas three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency.
NewSenior Harness Design Engineer Vast SpaceSenior Harness Design EngineerLong Beach, CA$135,000–$190,000 / 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. Develop system logic and control architectures, creating interface control documents (ICDs) and performing electrical analysis to ensure compatibility between subsystems, including power budgeting, load analysis, and signal routing optimization.
Senior DeltaV Control Engineer AutomationtechiesSenior DeltaV Control EngineerLos Angeles, CAWith over 40 successful years in business and having over 35 facilities across the USA this engineering firm has been named on the ENR Top 500 Design Firm list and has continued to climb in rank over the years. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing full project life cycles, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing processes.
Test Specialist, Components Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpTest Specialist, Components StarshieldHawthorne, CA$33–$39 / hourTest Specialists will be expected to contribute to daily production activities, including dispositioning and troubleshooting issues, providing feedback and basic test software (Python-based) improvements to reduce false failures and improve test coverage, designing first-article flight and GSE hardware, working with engineers to execute sub-system development testing, and aiding production technicians. This includes designing tooling (electrical checkout racks, vehicle harnessing, DAQ setups etc.) and processes (vehicle checkout software, harness/component integration, troubleshooting procedures, etc.) to build Starshield vehicles at a continually increasing rapid cadence.
NewLaunch-Ready Electrical GSE Engineer Impulse SpaceLaunch-Ready Electrical GSE EngineerRedondo Beach, CAIdeal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced settings, you will develop robust electrical ground systems, ensuring reliable launch execution. This role involves designing, building, and deploying critical systems that interface directly with flight hardware.
Spacecraft Operations Engineer I/Ii Rocket Lab USASpacecraft Operations Engineer I/IiLong Beach, CA$82,000–$118,000 / yearImportant information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab 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. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Spacecraft Operations Engineer I/II Rocket Lab USASpacecraft Operations Engineer I/IILong Beach, CA$82,000–$118,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab 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. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Spacecraft Operations Engineer Ii/Senior Rocket Lab USASpacecraft Operations Engineer Ii/SeniorLong Beach, CA$86,000–$125,000 / yearImportant information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab 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. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer Ii/Principal - Secret Clearance Rocket Lab USASenior Spacecraft Operations Engineer Ii/Principal - Secret ClearanceLong Beach, CA$173,000–$231,000 / yearImportant information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab 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. Thorough understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and associated components, including attitude determination and control systems (ADCS), electrical power systems (EPS), space-to-ground communications, command and data handling (C&DH), thermal control systems (TCS), spacecraft propulsion systems, and fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR).
Software Engineer I/II Rocket Lab USASoftware Engineer I/IIPasadena, CA$88,000–$135,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab 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. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer II/Principal - Secret Clearance Rocket Lab USASenior Spacecraft Operations Engineer II/Principal - Secret ClearanceLong Beach, CA$173,000–$231,000 / yearThorough understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and associated components, including attitude determination and control systems (ADCS), electrical power systems (EPS), space-to-ground communications, command and data handling (C&DH), thermal control systems (TCS), spacecraft propulsion systems, and fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR). To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab 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.
Software Engineer I/Ii Rocket Lab USASoftware Engineer I/IiPasadena, CA$88,000–$135,000 / yearImportant information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab 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. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Spacecraft Operations Engineer II/Senior Rocket Lab USASpacecraft Operations Engineer II/SeniorLong Beach, CA$86,000–$125,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab 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. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
NewSystems Engineer I/II Pipeline Rocket Lab USASystems Engineer I/II PipelineLong Beach, CA$80,000–$130,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab 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. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
NewPrincipal Software Engineer - TS/SCI Rocket Lab CorporationPrincipal Software Engineer - TS/SCILong Beach, CA$170,000–$260,000 / yearRocket Lab's Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab 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.
Spacecraft Avionics Engineer (Early) Apex TechnologySpacecraft Avionics Engineer (Early)Los Angeles, CaliforniaSystem 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.
Spacecraft Avionics Engineer (Mid) Apex TechnologySpacecraft Avionics Engineer (Mid)Los Angeles, CaliforniaSystem 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.
Senior Plumbing Engineer - Los Angeles, CA Tetra Tech IncSenior Plumbing Engineer - Los Angeles, CALos Angeles, CA$125,000–$165,000 / yearOur 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. The Opportunity: Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is expanding our plumbing engineering group in Southern California and is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer who is passionate about sustainable design and ready to take a lead role on diverse projects.
Quality Engineer, Battery Harbinger MotorsQuality Engineer, BatteryGarden Grove, CA$100,000–$150,000 / yearHarbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Space Lasers Engineer Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpSpace Lasers Engineer StarshieldHawthorne, CA$100,000–$120,000 / yearPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline • Proficiency with optical analysis tools such as Zemax • Hands-on experience in optical design or system design, integration, and test of laser communication systems • Experience with mixed-signal circuits, processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, SERDES, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components • Opto-mechanical design and analysis experience with precision mounting and steering mechanisms • Knowledge of and experience in lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, optics testing/troubleshooting techniques, and signal integrity principles • Knowledge of and experience in free-space optical principles, optical component testing/troubleshooting techniques, precision metrology techniques, manufacturing, and integration processes • Experience leading development of commercial communications products • Experience with hardware development for high-reliability applications • Knowledge of and experience in atmospheric optical effects • Ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data • Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere • Competence with optical test equipment (power meters, interferometer, laser sources) • Experience with infrared system alignment and characterization • Competence with Python scripting and a Linux operating system environment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Apply optics and photonics knowledge to optical system development, including design, analysis, and validation • Represent the optical system in program-level, cross-disciplinary trades and issue resolution • Define requirements for high-performant optical systems in challenging environmental conditions • Lead optical architecture definition through internal trade studies, concept of operations definition, and risk reduction testing • Participate in verification testing, including environmental qualification, performance characterization, reliability testing, and fault injection testing • Define and lead field testing of optical experiments and laser communication systems • Review test data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution • Maintain link budgets, design specifications, and system capabilities data • Interface with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure final designs can be manufactured in accordance with overall project goals • Collaborate with software and automation teams to develop tools and protocols for automated optical testing • Represent laser communications systems for reliability and risk discussions with internal reliability teams, management, customers, and vendors.
Staff PIC Process Engineer Nokia CorpStaff PIC Process EngineerCAAs a Staff PIC Process Development Engineer, you will be a senior individual contributor within Nokia's Optical Components organization, responsible for the development, optimization, and transfer of InP photonic integrated circuit (PIC) and laser fabrication processes for high‑volume manufacturing. This role requires deep technical expertise across epitaxial design, semiconductor processing, data‑driven manufacturing analysis, and close collaboration with remote fabrication partners.
Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpSoftware Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation StarshieldHawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / yearOur software engineers are responsible for the tools that enable rapid development and accurate testing of all Starshield hardware systems, with a continual focus on design, reliability, and innovation, from test hardware system designs to our software infrastructure. As a Software Engineer on the Starshield Integration & Test team, your focus will be on developing integrated operations and automation infrastructure for the Hardware In The Loop (HITL) testbeds and production floor that bring the Starshield Satellites to life.
Power Systems Engineer The Aerospace CorpPower Systems EngineerEl Segundo, CA$117,300–$226,000 / yearAPSD provides world class corporate expertise that performs analog circuit design, circuit analysis, hardware test, hardware troubleshooting, rapid prototyping, and system level modeling in support of critical design verification, analysis verification, anomaly resolution, and systems verification efforts. APSD not only plays the role of solving highly complex technical problems, but also serves as an integral component to complementary organizations and program customers to support the goals and objectives of integrated teams across the corporation, customer community, and community of space hardware contractors / suppliers.
Hardware Reliability Engineer Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpHardware Reliability Engineer StarshieldHawthorne, CA$100,000–$120,000 / yearMaster's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or data science • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role • Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (ideally Python, C, or C++) • Strong understanding of time series data analysis and reliability statistics • Strong understanding of failure mechanisms for electronic, mechanical, or optical systems • Experience leading failure investigations and root cause analysis • Experience performing environmental tests such as HALT/HASS campaigns, thermal cycling, vibration and shock testing, space environment effects testing • Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one. • Analyze and track on-orbit hardware failures for the Starshield satellite constellation • Drive root cause investigation for major on-orbit hardware anomalies • Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, test, operations, production) to eliminate sources of on-orbit failure • Drive continual improvements to our constellation by building and using tools to analyze data collected both on-orbit and in ground testing • Continuously improve the feedback loop from space using a mix of effective communication and automation.
Optical Engineer Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpOptical Engineer StarshieldHawthorne, CA$100,000–$120,000 / yearPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline • Proficiency with optical analysis tools such as Zemax • Hands-on experience in optical design or system design, integration, and test of laser communication systems • Experience with mixed-signal circuits, processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, SERDES, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components • Opto-mechanical design and analysis experience with precision mounting and steering mechanisms • Knowledge of and experience in lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, optics testing/troubleshooting techniques, and signal integrity principles • Knowledge of and experience in free-space optical principles, optical component testing/troubleshooting techniques, precision metrology techniques, manufacturing, and integration processes • Experience leading development of commercial communications products • Experience with hardware development for high-reliability applications • Knowledge of and experience in atmospheric optical effects • Ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data • Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere • Competence with optical test equipment (power meters, interferometer, laser sources) • Experience with infrared system alignment and characterization • Competence with Python scripting and a Linux operating system environment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Apply optics and photonics knowledge to optical system development, including design, analysis, and validation • Represent the optical system in program-level, cross-disciplinary trades and issue resolution • Define requirements for high-performant optical systems in challenging environmental conditions • Lead optical architecture definition through internal trade studies, concept of operations definition, and risk reduction testing • Participate in verification testing, including environmental qualification, performance characterization, reliability testing, and fault injection testing • Define and lead field testing of optical experiments and laser communication systems • Review test data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution • Maintain link budgets, design specifications, and system capabilities data • Interface with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure final designs can be manufactured in accordance with overall project goals • Collaborate with software and automation teams to develop tools and protocols for automated optical testing • Represent laser communications systems for reliability and risk discussions with internal reliability teams, management, customers, and vendors.
Development Test Engineer Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpDevelopment Test Engineer StarshieldHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearYou'll take ownership of reducing hardware development time and dramatically increasing reliability by creating innovative test equipment and running rigorous development tests on Starshield's upcoming products, ground systems, spacecraft, and critical subassemblies. 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 HW Reliability Engineer Nokia CorpSenior HW Reliability EngineerCAYou will support early product development and co-operate with product development teams by defining and analyzing reliability specifications while also evaluating products already in the field through failure rate, MTBF, useful life, and field data analysis. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpEmbedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform StarshieldHawthorne, CA$125,000–$145,000 / yearThe areas you could have an impact on could include, but are not limited to: Developing software from early-stage boot loaders to mission-critical business logic, with strong emphasis on deterministic, secure, and high-performance platforms for all SpaceX Linux-based spacecraft and ground components. 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. Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation StarshieldHawthorne, CA$165,000–$230,000 / yearOur software engineers are responsible for the tools that enable rapid development and accurate testing of all Starshield hardware systems, with a continual focus on design, reliability, and innovation, from test hardware system designs to our software infrastructure. Software Engineer on the Starshield Integration & Test team, your focus will be on developing integrated operations and automation infrastructure for the Hardware In The Loop (HITL) testbeds and production floor that bring the Starshield Satellites to life.