Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Eclss Vast SpaceSenior Manufacturing Engineer, EclssLong Beach, CA$112,340–$159,468 / 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. Knowledge of metallic and fluid system manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and special processes, including machining, welding, brazing, tube bending, cleaning, passivation, leak testing, proof testing, and pressure testing.
Avionics Manufacturing Engineer Vast SpaceAvionics Manufacturing EngineerLong Beach, CA$140,000–$205,000 / 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. As an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a unique and crucial role in the development and manufacturing of avionics assemblies and components for our portfolio of space products, ranging from flight computers and life-support systems, to navigational and communications equipment.
NewAvionics Test Engineer, Hardware Apex SpaceAvionics Test Engineer, HardwareLos Angeles, CAThis role is highly hands-on and ideal for engineers who are ready to lead technical work independently, enjoy working directly with flight hardware and integrated test environments, and want to grow their impact beyond individual execution. You'll work closely with electrical, mechanical, RF, and systems engineers to build and operate integrated spacecraft test environments, execute qualification campaigns, and troubleshoot flight hardware throughout development and integration.
Senior Quality Engineer Thales GroupSenior Quality EngineerIrvine, CAPerform reviews and assessments of: Hardware Quality Engineer and PMA ODA Unit Member performance; Hardware Quality Assurance roles and responsibilities; Reports related to product safety investigations and reports/presentations submitted by Hardware Quality Engineers; Process compliance, risks, and maturity level during the execution of design and development projects, product design, configuration control, manufacturing processes, and supplier control; Technical and Contractual requirements flow down and traceability; APQP deliverables, RCCA plans. Highly experienced within Quality Assurance and Quality Engineering functions across manufacturing environments including Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, and Contract Manufacturing; strong understanding of Quality Assurance tools and terminology including FMEA, RCCA, SPC, Control Plans, Containment, Material Review Board (MRB), Configuration Control, and Quality Assurance Plans.
Spacecraft Engineer Intern (Mechanical) Oligo SpaceSpacecraft Engineer Intern (Mechanical)Hawthorne, California$100,000–$120,000 / yearLeveraging 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. This role is for the student who spends more time in the machine shop than the library, someone who thrives when creativity meets accountability and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty to solve a complex problem.
Principal or Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Landing Gear) Northrop Grumman CorpPrincipal or Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Landing Gear)El Segundo, CA$114,000–$171,000 / yearBasic Qualifications for Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of related experience; OR a Master's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline with 4 years of related experience. Basic Qualifications for Principal Aeronautical Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of related experience; OR a Master's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline with 1 year of related experience.
Robotics Software Engineer, Verification & Validation Anduril Industries IncRobotics Software Engineer, Verification & ValidationCosta Mesa, CA$191,000–$253,000 / yearTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
System Engineer - Level 4 Northrop Grumman CorpSystem Engineer - Level 4Redondo Beach, CA$142,200–$213,400 / year2+ years of experience with Systems Engineering processes and artifacts development in support of SW development, including use cases, interface control documents, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, database design, schema development, and SW protocols such as REST, HTTP, & RESP or equivalent. You will have experience in systems engineering with space domain knowledge, and you will define the requirements, interfaces, processes, use cases, protocols, schemas, sequence of interactions driving the software design for Ground Segment Functions for a system.
NewStaff Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems AndurilStaff Manufacturing Engineer, Space SystemsCosta Mesa, CA$166,000–$220,000 / yearTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. You will lead cross‑functional initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and drive manufacturing excellence across PCBA, box‑level electronics, electro‑optical instruments, and integrated spacecraft systems.
Senior Electrical Engineer (High Speed Digital) Second Order EffectsSenior Electrical Engineer (High Speed Digital)Redondo Beach, CA$195,000–$235,000 / yearWork with power electronics engineers to inform and design power delivery networks for high-performance ASICs, FPGAs, and multi-channel memory; close power budgets from system architecture through regulator selection and decoupling strategy. 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.
RF Engineer Starship Space Exploration Technologies CorpRF Engineer StarshipHawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / yearBecome a part of this fast moving and world class development team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, build some of the most advanced electronics ever flown at cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry, and achieve truly audacious goals. The Starship RF team revolutionizes communications and navigation in orbital flight and space travel, opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species.
Software Test Engineer Actalent IncSoftware Test EngineerIrvine, CA$33–$35 / hourThe successful candidate will work closely with software, systems, and hardware engineering teams to validate new functionality, perform integration testing, maintain test environments, investigate system issues, and support product releases. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.
Falcon Deputy Chief Engineer ManTechFalcon Deputy Chief EngineerEl Segundo, CAThe Falcon Deputy Chief Engineer will help the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC), Assured Access to Space (AATS) Directorate in executing the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Program. + Leading a team of Falcon Project Engineers and providing a management interface with a multi-disciplined team consisting of Contractors, Vendors, FFRDC, and Space Force members.
Falcon Chief Engineer ManTechFalcon Chief EngineerEl Segundo, CAYou will lead a multi-disciplined team of project engineers, providing the critical management interface between contractors, vendors, and Space Force leadership to ensure the Falcon family of launch vehicles meets all requirements for NSS satellite mission services. This role supports the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC), Assured Access To Space (AATS) Directorate in executing the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Program.
Senior Test Systems Design and Analysis Engineer The Boeing CoSenior Test Systems Design and Analysis EngineerEl Segundo, CA$176,800–$231,200 / yearIn the ever-evolving arena of space technology, the STE team will also participate in research and development initiatives focusing on futuristic technologies such as advanced propulsion systems, spaceborne telescopes, and spacecraft for asteroid mining and space-based solar power systems. Typical Education/Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g.
NewSr. Mechanical Design Engineer (Starship Components) SpacexSr. Mechanical Design Engineer (Starship Components)Hawthorne, CA$135,000–$190,000 / yearResponsibilitiesDevelop state-of-the-art, manufacturable flow control devices (valves, regulators, solenoids), mechanisms (flap/fin/payload door actuators), and electromechanical devices through end-to-end ownership (design, analysis, production layout, assembly, environmental testing, and vehicle integration) across Starship and Super Heavy stage systems. Preferred Skills And ExperienceStrong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for problem solving, and desire to optimize modern rocket production and launch processes.5+ years of experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both.
NewRecovery Engineer (F9 Booster & Fairings) SpacexRecovery Engineer (F9 Booster & Fairings)Long Beach, CA$95,000–$115,000 / yearITAR REQUIREMENTSTo 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.
NewWelding Engineer SpacexWelding EngineerHawthorne, CA$95,000–$115,000 / yearThe person in this position will help develop, qualify, and optimize welding designs and processes including but not limited to electron beam welding, laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding, and plasma arc welding. ITAR REQUIREMENTSTo 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.
NewMechanical Design Engineer (Starship Components) SpacexMechanical Design Engineer (Starship Components)Hawthorne, CA$95,000–$115,000 / yearSKILLS AND EXPERIENCEStrong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for problem solving, and desire to optimize modern rocket production and launch processes.1+ years of experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems via professional work experience, project/research‑based student experience, or a combination of both. ITAR REQUIREMENTSTo 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.
NewSr. Welding Engineer (Starship Components) SpacexSr. Welding Engineer (Starship Components)Hawthorne, CA$135,000–$190,000 / yearThe person will help develop, qualify, and optimize welding designs and processes, including electron beam welding, laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding, and plasma arc welding. This role will lead a team responsible for the support of advanced welding and joining processes on follow‑control devices and mechanisms that drive critical capabilities on Starship/Super Heavy – from regulators and butterfly valves to flap/fin actuators.
NewPower Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics) SpacexPower Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$120,000 / yearPower Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics)The Starship Avionics team supports the mission to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel—opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. 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.
NewGNC Engineer, Beam Planning (Starshield) SpacexGNC Engineer, Beam Planning (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / yearITAR RequirementsTo 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.
NewSenior Electrical Engineer I/II Rocket LabSenior Electrical Engineer I/IILong Beach, CA$135,000–$190,000 / yearWhat you'll get to do:Develop PCBA requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplinesSchematic capture and PCB layout using Altium DesignerCircuit analysis, including power, tolerance, and reliability relatedPCBA design verification testing and system integration testingProduction manufacturing support as needed(Please note: this position can be hired at the Senior Electrical Engineer I or Senior Electrical Engineer II level)You'll bring these qualifications as Senior Electrical Engineer I:Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline5+ years of electrical hardware design experience, including schematic capture and PCB layoutA strong background in analog electronics designProficiency performing circuit analyses in SPICE and ExcelU.S. citizenship required, due to program requirementsYou'll bring these qualifications as Senior Electrical Engineer II:Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline8+ years of electrical hardware design experience, including schematic capture and PCB layoutA strong background in analog electronics designProficiency performing circuit analyses in SPICE and ExcelProficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and layout of complex PCBsKnowledge with processors, FPGAs, switch mode power supplies, communication interfaces and analog instrumentationU.S. For candidates seeking to work in US offices onlyTo 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.
Lead Mechanical Engineer Neros TechnologiesLead Mechanical EngineerTorrance, CaliforniaAs drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale.
NewSpacecraft Thermal Engineer (Mid-Career) - Millennium Space Systems BoeingSpacecraft Thermal Engineer (Mid-Career) - Millennium Space SystemsEl Segundo, CaliforniaMillennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Thermal Engineers support the Spacecraft Development Program Managers and Chief Systems Engineer through the development of all spacecraft thermal system configurations, designs, analyses, testing, and flight operations.
Software Engineer, Data - Top Secret Clearance Space Exploration TechnologiesSoftware Engineer, Data - Top Secret ClearanceHawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / 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.
Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer SpaceXSr. IT Network Automation EngineerHawthorne, CA$160,000–$225,000 / yearBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 5+ years of network automation, DevOps, network engineering, or site reliability engineering experience OR 8+ years of experience in network automation. 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, Components Manufacturing (Raptor) SpaceXPropulsion Engineer, Components Manufacturing (Raptor)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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.
RF Systems Engineer I/II - TS/SCI Pipeline Rocket Lab USARF Systems Engineer I/II - TS/SCI PipelineLong Beach, CA$85,000–$126,000 / 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.
Principal RF Engineer (Starshield) SpaceXPrincipal RF Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$210,000–$300,000 / yearYou will work with a team of fellow RF engineers, DSP engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers and end users to design and build RF capabilities for proliferated communications and remote sensing in low earth orbit. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
NewSenior Mechanical Engineer I/II Rocket Lab USASenior Mechanical Engineer I/IILong Beach, CA$115,000–$198,000 / 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 Electrical Engineer II - Secret Clearance Rocket Lab USASenior Electrical Engineer II - Secret ClearanceLong Beach, CA$145,000–$210,000 / 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.
Sr. Software Engineer (Special Projects) - Top Secret Clearance Space Exploration TechnologiesSr. Software Engineer (Special Projects) - Top Secret ClearanceHawthorne, CA$165,000–$230,000 / 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. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in writing software in lieu of a degree.
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.
Senior Electrical Engineer I Rocket Lab USASenior Electrical Engineer ILong Beach, CA$130,000–$170,000 / 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.
Material Flow Engineer Space Exploration TechnologiesMaterial Flow EngineerHawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearDevelop and lead training for new processes and equipment, Project Collaboration: Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain teams across SpaceX on critical projects to ensure stakeholder buy-in is achieved and everyone is working towards a common target state. SpaceX is currently seeking an experienced Material Flow Engineer to analyze, design, and optimize the receiving, storage, movement, and presentation of materials for all flight and non-flight programs to enable overall Starship objectives.
Senior Electrical Engineer I - Secret Clearance Rocket Lab USASenior Electrical Engineer I - Secret ClearanceLong Beach, CA$130,000–$170,000 / 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.
Sr. Software Engineer (Starshield) SpaceXSr. Software Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$160,000–$225,000 / yearThe Starshield software team is building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next-gen communication and sensing software, and more. Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
Software Engineer, Engineering Simulation & Automation (Vehicle Engineering) Space Exploration TechnologiesSoftware Engineer, Engineering Simulation & Automation (Vehicle Engineering)Hawthorne, CA$125,000–$145,000 / yearBe a member of the AI for Vehicle Engineering team, focusing on developing automated simulation tools and pipelines to accelerate engineering for our launch vehicles and spacecraft and generate high-quality training datasets for surrogate models at scale. You will leverage commercial, in-house, and open source simulation tools across FEA, CFD, thermal, and structural domains, writing custom scripts against their APIs to automate geometry parameterization, meshing, solving, post-processing, and data extraction at scale.
Sr. Fpga Engineer II Rocket Lab USASr. Fpga Engineer IILong Beach, CA$143,300–$214,850 / 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.
Sr. Welding Engineer Space Exploration TechnologiesSr. Welding EngineerHawthorne, CA$135,000–$190,000 / yearRESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, optimize, and qualify weld processes and parameters for multiple welding processes including but not limited to: electron beam welding, laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding, friction stir welding, and plasma arc welding. The person in this position will help develop, qualify, and optimize welding designs and processes including but not limited to; electron beam welding, laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding, and plasma arc welding.
Software Engineer, Vehicle Operations (Starshield) SpaceXSoftware Engineer, Vehicle Operations (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / yearWork closely with engineers from adjacent discplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, guidance control navigation, network engineering) to deliver reliable connectivity and new capabilities to our users. As an engineer working on the Starshield GNC Software Operations team, you will write software responsible for facilitating highly reliable, available, and autonomous operations of the Starshield constellation that enable us and our vehicles to work more efficiently.
Software Engineer (Starshield) - Top Secret Clearance SpaceXSoftware Engineer (Starshield) - Top Secret ClearanceHawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / yearWork with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm, design, and build the next generation of satellite capabilities, from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute. 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 RF Digital Payload Engineer I Pipeline Rocket Lab USASenior RF Digital Payload Engineer I PipelineLong Beach, CA$130,000–$170,000 / 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.
Software Engineer (Special Projects) - Top Secret Clearance SpaceXSoftware Engineer (Special Projects) - Top Secret ClearanceHawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in writing software in lieu of a degree.
Full Stack Software Engineer (Application Software) SpaceXFull Stack Software Engineer (Application Software)Hawthorne, CA$125,000–$145,000 / yearThe application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX – we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world’s largest satellite constellation to public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally.
Sr. Software Engineer (Starfall) SpaceXSr. Software Engineer (Starfall)Hawthorne, CA$165,000–$230,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Simulation Software Engineer (Application Software) SpaceXSimulation Software Engineer (Application Software)Hawthorne, CA$125,000–$145,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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.
Electrical Test Engineer (Starshield) SpaceXElectrical Test Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$105,000–$122,500 / yearWork closely with and consistently provide feedback to responsible design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and test lab teams to drive innovation in design and infrastructure to increase product reliability and yield. 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.
Software Engineer, Product Development (Starshield) SpaceXSoftware Engineer, Product Development (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / yearWork with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm, design, and build the next generation of satellite capabilities, from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute. 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.