Site Reliability Engineer - Top Secret Clearance SpaceXSite Reliability Engineer - Top Secret ClearanceHawthorne, CA$125,000–$145,000 / yearWork closely with other SpaceX engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support software platforms and related technologies running in Kubernetes within a world-class environment that meets the needs of the demanding SpaceX engineering teams. Pay Range:Site Reliability Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per yearSite Reliability Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year.
AI Software Engineer (Vehicle Engineering) Space Exploration TechnologiesAI Software Engineer (Vehicle Engineering)Hawthorne, CA$125,000–$145,000 / yearYou will also be responsible for working with a diverse set of AI technologies including building Agentic engineering tools, including engineering RAG based tool, and engineering MCP servers. Your work will directly support the world's largest satellite communication and AI constellations, accelerate rapid reuse of the Falcon launch vehicle, and contribute to the development of the world's largest rocket capable of sending humans to Mars.
Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/Ii Rocket Lab USASpacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/IiLong Beach, CA$80,000–$140,000 / 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 RF Phased Array Engineer II Rocket Lab USASenior RF Phased Array Engineer IILong 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.
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.
Sr. Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield) SpaceXSr. Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$130,000–$180,000 / 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. Combining these skills, these engineers face challenges across a wide variety of work centers at the company, and the team is frequently asked to tackle new, inter-departmental development projects.
Software Engineer, Hitl - Top Secret Clearance Space Exploration TechnologiesSoftware Engineer, Hitl - 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. PCB Reliability Engineer (Starship) Space Exploration TechnologiesSr. PCB Reliability Engineer (Starship)Hawthorne, CA$135,000–$195,000 / 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. The Starship 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.
Sr. Full Stack Engineer (Application Software) SpaceXSr. Full Stack Engineer (Application Software)Hawthorne, CA$165,000–$230,000 / 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.
Electrical Test Engineer (Starshield) Space Exploration TechnologiesElectrical Test Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$105,000–$122,500 / 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. Work 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.
Full Stack Software Engineer - Top Secret Clearance SpaceXFull Stack Software Engineer - Top Secret ClearanceHawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / yearBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 1+ years of experience in software development; or 3+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree. 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, Data - Top Secret Clearance SpaceXSoftware Engineer, Data - Top Secret ClearanceHawthorne, CA$120,000–$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.
Software Engineer (Starfall) Space Exploration TechnologiesSoftware Engineer (Starfall)Hawthorne, 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. 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.
Sr. Full Stack Engineer (Application Software) Space Exploration TechnologiesSr. Full Stack Engineer (Application Software)Hawthorne, CA$165,000–$230,000 / 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.
Software Engineer (Special Projects) - Top Secret Clearance Space Exploration TechnologiesSoftware Engineer (Special Projects) - 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. 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.
Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack - Top Secret Clearance SpaceXLead Software Engineer, Full Stack - Top Secret ClearanceHawthorne, CA$165,000–$230,000 / yearLEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER, FULL STACK - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE As a Lead Software Engineer in Special Programs, you will lead a team of software engineers to design, develop, and test key aspects of software solutions that support the exploration and validation of future technologies used in all SpaceX flight systems. You will have full ownership of the direction and delivery of a suite of scalable, high-performance web applications that span the design, build, test and operations pipeline for cutting-edge innovations that will expand SpaceX's capabilities in ground and space systems.
Software Engineer, Vehicle Operations (Starshield) Space Exploration TechnologiesSoftware 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.
Sr. Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starshield) SpaceXSr. Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starshield)Hawthorne, 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.
Senior RF Systems Engineer - Mission Formulation Rocket Lab USASenior RF Systems Engineer - Mission FormulationLong Beach, CA$120,000–$210,000 / 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.
RF Engineer (Starshield) SpaceXRF Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / 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.
Software Engineer (Starfall) SpaceXSoftware Engineer (Starfall)Hawthorne, 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. 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.
Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield) Space Exploration TechnologiesMechanical Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, 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. Combining these skills, these engineers face challenges across a wide variety of work centers at the company, and the team is frequently asked to tackle new, inter-departmental development projects.
Senior / Principal Propulsion Engineer Rocket Lab USASenior / Principal Propulsion EngineerLong Beach, CA$116,000–$270,000 / 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.
Sr. Software Engineer (Starshield) Space Exploration TechnologiesSr. 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. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 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, C++ - Top Secret Clearance SpaceXSoftware Engineer, C++ - 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. 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.
NewRF Test Engineer I/II Rocket Lab USARF Test Engineer I/IILong Beach, CA$82,000–$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.
Lead Software Engineer, Flight Systems - Top Secret Clearance Space Exploration Technologies CorpLead Software Engineer, Flight Systems - Top Secret ClearanceHawthorne, CA$165,000–$230,000 / yearAs a Lead Software Engineer in Special Programs, you will lead a team of software engineers to design, develop, and test key aspects of an in-house solution for analysis, simulation, and prototyping of software in support of SpaceX flight 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.
Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer AAASenior Cloud DevOps EngineerCosta Mesa, CaliforniaSenior Cloud DevOps Engineer If you are passionate about making an impact utilizing cutting-edge data technology and eager to learn and grow with talented data & analytics teams, we believe you would be a great fit and help in innovation and solving challenges. Work with our data engineering teams, data science teams, and analytical business users to review and ensure best practices are followed and high-quality code gets implemented.
Propulsion Engineer Vast SpacePropulsion EngineerLong 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. Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with propulsion and systems design teams to provide manufacturing and assembly input for component hardware such as valves, regulators, tubing, ducting, manifolds, COPVs, fittings, and instrumentation used in propulsion and pressurization systems.
Satellite Systems Software Engineer (SETA) OMNI Consulting SolutionsSatellite Systems Software Engineer (SETA)Seal Beach, CaliforniaBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM discipline. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience supporting software engineering efforts for space or mission-critical systems, with a strong understanding of embedded software development, system integration, and software-hardware interactions.
Senior Flight Test Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike ANDURIL INDUSTRIESSenior Flight Test Engineer, Air Dominance & StrikeCosta Mesa, CA$146,000–$194,000 / 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. Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
Thermal Engineer (Mid) Apex SpaceThermal Engineer (Mid)Los Angeles, CAYou will work cross-functionally to develop thermal solutions for avionics, electro-mechanical systems, and spacecraft structures while focusing on reducing the cost and complexity of traditional satellite thermal subsystems. Experience selecting, sizing, and designing thermal control hardware, including heat pipes, heaters, OSR, SSM, MLI, TEC, thermal paints, and tapes.
RF Test Engineer Apex SpaceRF Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAYou'll work closely with RF, avionics, software, AIT, and systems engineering teams to develop scalable RF test infrastructure, execute integrated verification campaigns, debug complex hardware issues, and help ensure our communications systems perform reliably in flight-like environments. This role sits at the intersection of RF design, spacecraft integration, and hardware test, supporting development from early bring-up through spacecraft-level validation and environmental test campaigns.
NewSpacecraft Mechanical Engineer I Rocket Lab CorpSpacecraft Mechanical Engineer ILong Beach, CA$85,000–$100,000 / 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 Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced Effects ANDURIL INDUSTRIESSenior Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced EffectsCosta Mesa, CA$166,000–$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. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources.
Staff Power Electronics Engineer Apex SpaceStaff Power Electronics EngineerLos Angeles, CA$175,000–$215,000 / yearDrive system and electrical architecture trades, product requirements, component selection, design analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, design documentation, manufacturing planning, and production test for electrical designs. Apex is seeking a seasoned spacecraft Electrical Engineer to work on a closely integrated team who will drive the design of the avionics, flight computer and power systems to meet the requirements of our bus.
Senior Systems Engineer, Satcom And RF Connectivity RAVE Aerospace LLCSenior Systems Engineer, Satcom And RF ConnectivityBrea, CA$97,000–$117,000 / yearThe Senior Systems Engineer, SATCOM and RF Connectivity performs system-level engineering across the lifecycle of the company's satellite communications and In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) products, with a primary technical focus on satellite communications and the end-to-end RF signal chain. In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience, including but not limited to: A home allowance to elevate your home workspace.
Senior Avionics Test Engineer InversionSenior Avionics Test EngineerHawthorne, CA$137,000–$193,000 / 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 bridge the gap between design and flight readiness, developing bench tests, configuring complex Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments, and design-to-build electrical ground support equipment (GSE).
Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced Effects ANDURIL INDUSTRIESFlight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced EffectsCosta Mesa, CA$129,000–$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. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources.
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.
Software Engineer, Devsecops Apex SpaceSoftware Engineer, DevsecopsLos Angeles, CAYou will build the critical systems that automate software builds, container image creation, security scanning, and SBOM generation across embedded software, flight software, and internal tooling - making security and compliance automatic, auditable, and invisible. Automate SBOM generation and vulnerability/license scanning (e.g., JFrog Xray) across artifacts and container images, delivering results back to software teams in a clear, actionable, automated format.
Generative Spacecraft Engineer - Mechanical Oligo SpaceGenerative Spacecraft Engineer - MechanicalHawthorne, California$110,000–$164,000 / 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. As a Generative Spacecraft Engineer - Mechanical , you’ll be one of the primary architects of our flight systems — designing, integrating, and testing spacecraft in a small, highly capable team.
Software Engineer Flight Reliability Space Exploration Technologies CorpSoftware Engineer Flight ReliabilityHawthorne, CA$125,000–$145,000 / yearThe Flight Reliability software team creates 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. 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 Harness Engineer InversionSenior Harness EngineerHawthorne, CA$137,000–$193,000 / 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. Select wire types, shielding, connectors, backshells, and over-braid materials to survive extreme aerospace environments (high vibration, vacuum, thermal, and plasma).
Senior Mechanisms Design Engineer - Solar Array Apex SpaceSenior Mechanisms Design Engineer - Solar ArrayLos Angeles, CA$145,000–$195,000 / yearApex is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer- Solar Array to help us design, analyze, and qualify the mechanical systems that make our solar arrays deploy and function flawlessly. 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.
Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer InversionSenior Avionics Mechanical EngineerHawthorne, CA$137,000–$193,000 / yearDevelop and execute comprehensive test campaigns including functional testing, environmental qualification (vibration, shock, thermal/thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC), life cycle testing, and acceptance testing. 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.
Flight Software Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Flight Software EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$120,000–$180,000 / yearMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or related degrees 4 years writing CC code for an embedded system or vehicle of some kind robot car drone spacecraft etcDemonstrated understanding of computer architecture operating systems data structures and computer networkingExperience with Real Time Operating Systems RTOS or with Embedded LinuxExperience using version control test cases and other software best practicesPreferred Skills and ExperienceProven track record delivering flight software for spacecraft- including launch vehicles OTVs upper stages or other in-space propulsion systems. ResponsibilitiesContribute to the design implementation integration and verification of software forGuidance Navigation and Control GNC algorithmsCommand and telemetry handlingMission sequencing autonomy and fault managementClosed-loop control of propulsion attitude control and other time-critical systemsImplement features for Impulses real-time flight software framework to meet deterministic performance requirements in space environments.
Ground Software Engineer II, Arc Vehicle InversionGround Software Engineer II, Arc VehicleHawthorne, CA$101,000–$160,000 / 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. In this role, you will build, integrate, and test the mission control software, real-time telemetry processing pipelines, and data visualization tools required to operate and monitor the Arc vehicle.
Mission Operations Engineer Apex SpaceMission Operations EngineerLos Angeles, CAFor 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. In this role, you will own all aspects of operating our satellites-covering mission planning, onboard and ground-based automation, fault protection, anomaly response, and long-term mission success.
RF Test Engineer II InversionRF Test Engineer IIHawthorne, CA$77,000–$116,000 / 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 help develop critical hardware and systems for cutting-edge maneuverable reentry vehicles - advancing one of the most capable reentry vehicle platforms ever developed.