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 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.
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.
Software Engineer (Starshield) Space Exploration TechnologiesSoftware Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / 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. 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) 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 GNC Engineer I - Mission Formulation Rocket Lab USASenior GNC Engineer I - Mission FormulationLong Beach, California$115,000–$165,000 / yearFull timeYou'll Bring These Qualifications As GNC Engineer II:Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of industry experience in GNC/ADCSUnderstanding of orbital mechanics and/ or closed-loop control systems, preferably launch vehiclesExperience with trajectory optimizationProven experience developing real-time control and/or estimation algorithms in autonomous vehicles, preferably launch vehiclesActive Secret security clearance OR Ability to obtain and maintain oneYou'll Bring These Qualifications As Senior GNC Engineer I:Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of industry experience in GNC/ADCSUnderstanding of orbital mechanics and/ or closed-loop control systems, preferably launch vehiclesExperience with trajectory optimizationProven experience developing real-time control and/or estimation algorithms in autonomous vehicles, preferably launch vehiclesActive Secret security clearance OR Ability to obtain and maintain oneThese Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:Active TS/SCI clearanceExperience with requirements assessments and interface control document generationExperience with git version control.3+ years' experience in modelling, simulation and/or control of dynamics systems, particularly rigid bodies3+ years' experience with Python development3+ years' experience with data analysis using MATLAB and/or SciPyExperience developing in C/C++Experience with ASTOS or similar mission analysis, trajectory optimization, vehicle design and simulation toolsStrong communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationshipsCreative, analytical, and good at problem solvingAbility to work on own initiative and to plan daily workflow to meet higher level tasksThis position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. What You'll Get To Do:GNC contact to Business Development for proposals and mission definitionLaunch and mission operational concept developmentOrbital and suborbital trajectory design and analysisWork with external stakeholders and customers for mission-specific requirements engineeringDocument proposed GNC solutions and participate in design reviews with customersSupport hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing to verify trajectories, GNC, and flight code performanceConduct Monte Carlo simulation analyses to define and verify launch and mission operationsDevelop and support release of flight code for pre-launch ground testing, launch, and mission operationsDevelop tools and processes for automating common GNC modelling and analysis tasksThis position can be hired at the GNC Engineer II or Senior GNC Engineer I level.
NewRF Test Engineer I/Ii Rocket Lab USARF Test Engineer I/IiLong Beach, CA$82,000–$126,000 / 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.
Development Test Engineer (Starshield) Space Exploration TechnologiesDevelopment Test Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, 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.
Sr. Software Engineer (Vehicle Engineering) SpaceXSr. Software Engineer (Vehicle Engineering)Hawthorne, CA$160,000–$225,000 / 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.
Materials Engineer, Welding (Starship Components) SpaceXMaterials Engineer, Welding (Starship Components)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / 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. 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, and gas metal arc welding.
Sr. Application Software Engineer SpaceXSr. Application Software EngineerHawthorne, 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.
Senior Ground Software Engineer II Rocket Lab USASenior Ground Software Engineer IILong Beach, California$150,000–$225,000 / yearFull timeQualifications You'll Bring As Senior Ground Software Engineer II:Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline8+ years of relevant work experience in professional software developmentProven track record architecting web-based software systems at scaleStrong systems-level thinking, with ability to balance technical trade-offs across performance, security, and maintainabilityU.S. Senior Ground Software Engineer IILong Beach, CARocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space.
Avionics Integration & Test Engineer Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpAvionics Integration & Test Engineer StarshieldHawthorne, 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. They must have a deep working knowledge of the satellite''s electrical architecture, factory checkouts, and the ability to investigate failed electrical hardware to determine root cause via telemetry and hardware investigations.
Mission Integration Engineer, Mission Systems Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpMission Integration Engineer, Mission Systems StarshieldHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. You 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.
Mission Integration Engineer Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpMission Integration Engineer StarshieldHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearYou will lead and integrate system trades of various launch vehicles, spacecraft, and sensors, analyze a wide variety of solutions to meet mission needs and support the development of operational concepts and interfaces at the mission, segment, system, and sub-system levels. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Sr. Propulsion Design Engineer Raptor Engine Systems Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Propulsion Design Engineer Raptor Engine SystemsHawthorne, CA$135,000–$190,000 / yearITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. You will maintain and improve department-wide design documentation (including DCRs, PDRs, CDRs), drive corrective actions on deficiencies, and uphold best practices in design, development, and production.
Principal GNC Engineer, Responsive Space (Top Secret Clearance) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Principal GNC Engineer, Responsive Space (Top Secret Clearance)Redondo Beach, CA$230,000–$270,000 / yearThis position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Participate in vehicle-level hardware and software design reviews and trade studies, coordinating GNC needs to cross-discipline teams.
Radiation Effects Engineer Space Exploration Technologies CorpRadiation Effects EngineerHawthorne, CA$105,000–$122,500 / yearIn order to ensure maximum reliability in an ionizing radiation environment, the Radiation team at SpaceX performs exhaustive analysis, design, and test at the component, board, unit, and subsystem levels with extensive opportunity to interact with a vast array of rocket and spacecraft hardware and electronics. As one of the few teams required to interface with the design, manufacturing, integration, and mission operations teams, we play a critical role in the development of our systems as we advance our efforts towards broadband satellite internet and safe, reliable, inexpensive, and innovative access to space.
Sr. Power Systems Engineer Starship Avionics Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Power Systems Engineer Starship AvionicsHawthorne, CA$130,000–$180,000 / yearPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field • Previous experience with DC-DC power converter development • Previous experience working with magnetics and design of custom transformers and inductors, including planar magnetics • Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics • Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design • Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics • Working experience in voltage and current mode control and compensation design • Experience with AC-DC converters and power factor correction • Strong grasp of DC-DC topologies, with ability to select optimal architectures and components • Understanding of design for fault tolerance and reliability • Familiarity with failure mode effects and criticality analysis • Familiarity with design of wire wound and planar inductors and transformers • Familiarity with power supply testing and packaging for harsh environments • Experience with in-lab impedance measurement and loop-gain measurement • Familiarity with spacecraft electrical power systems and knowledge of radiation effects. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide engineering expertise in design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters for harsh environments • Work on electrical power system and sub-system level design trades and develop requirements • Define and perform electrical power system verification testing and analysis • Work with multidisciplinary teams of design, test, and production engineers to create new power electronics hardware.
Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer Components Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Full Stack Software Engineer ComponentsHawthorne, 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. As a software engineer, you will design novel software solutions such as web applications for efficient factory operation, algorithms and AI to automatically create CNC programs, control and deployment of CNC machines, and much more.
Software Engineer, Components Test Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpSoftware Engineer, Components Test StarshieldHawthorne, 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. We are looking for people who excel at solving complex problems, maintain a high sense of urgency in their work, and contribute as a team player to build new capabilities and innovate in our testing approach.
Software Engineer, C++ Dragon Space Exploration Technologies CorpSoftware Engineer, C++ DragonHawthorne, 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. Recovery Engineer F9 Booster & Fairings Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Recovery Engineer F9 Booster & FairingsLong Beach, CA$135,000–$190,000 / yearITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Periodically embark on recovery voyages across the Pacific Ocean, joining elite teams to retrieve rockets and fairings in dynamic offshore environments while solving real-world engineering problems.
Senior Propulsion Design Engineer, Deneb Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Propulsion Design Engineer, DenebRedondo Beach, CA$140,000–$180,000 / yearImpulse is looking for an experienced design engineer who will contribute to the critical development of Deneb, an ox-rich combustion engine, that will fly on Helios, a high-energy kick stage designed to deliver satellites & payloads to high-energy orbits, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.
Sr. Sensor Development Engineer Starship Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Sensor Development Engineer StarshipHawthorne, CA$140,000–$205,000 / 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 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.
Development Test Engineer II Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Development Test Engineer IIRedondo Beach, CA$110,000–$140,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. This role is highly cross-functional, interfacing with design, analysis, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure products meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
Senior Build Reliability Engineer (Propulsion) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Build Reliability Engineer (Propulsion)Redondo Beach, CA$140,000–$170,000 / yearThis position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. You will work hands-on with technicians, manufacturing engineers, and supporting teams to prevent defects before they occur, rapidly diagnose failures, and continuously improve hardware reliability across spacecraft builds.
Mechanisms Engineer Starship Space Exploration Technologies CorpMechanisms Engineer StarshipHawthorne, CAITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand.
Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. IT Network Automation EngineerHawthorne, CA$160,000–$220,000 / yearRESPONSIBILITIES: • Build network automation tools to support switch configurations, config backups, software updates, logging, monitoring and alerting • Create Python scripts to automate manual network processes • Measure, maintain, and improve the uptime and performance of the corporate network • Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools and software used by the network engineering team • Innovate ways to scale with automation and operational improvements • Collaborate closely with network engineers to create highly operable and maintainable infrastructure • Provide mentorship to junior engineers. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors 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.
Mechanical Engineer Starship Space Exploration Technologies CorpMechanical Engineer StarshipHawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Propulsion Engineer Raptor Components Space Exploration Technologies CorpPropulsion Engineer Raptor ComponentsHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. You will provide input into vehicle architecture trades and take a lead role in design and flight readiness on Starship, the vehicle that will transform Earth orbit operations, normalize space technology, and make humanity multi-planetary.
Sr. Software Engineer, C++ Dragon Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Software Engineer, C++ DragonHawthorne, 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. 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, High Assurance Test Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpSoftware Engineer, High Assurance Test StarshieldHawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / yearThis is a high-impact role where you will collaborate across engineering groups to develop high-assurance cryptographic testing infrastructure that dramatically accelerates software and hardware development cycles, enabling faster iteration, earlier issue detection, and rapid demonstration of cutting-edge secure technologies. 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.
Software Engineer, C++ Raptor Space Exploration Technologies CorpSoftware Engineer, C++ RaptorHawthorne, CA$120,000–$145,000 / 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, engineering, math, or related STEM discipline and 2+ years of professional software development experience; OR 4+ years of professional C++ development experience in lieu of a degree.
Manufacturing Engineer, Starship - Materials Production Space Exploration Technologies CorpManufacturing Engineer, Starship - Materials ProductionHawthorne, 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. The Dispensary plays a critical role in enabling SpaceX''s mission by producing high-quality silicone adhesives, paints, ablatives, and thermal protection materials that support Starship, Dragon, Falcon, and all programs across the company.
Embedded Software Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Embedded Software EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$120,000–$155,000 / yearMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in computer science engineering math or scientific discipline OR 2 years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree1 years writing CC code for an embedded system or vehicle of some kind robot car drone or spacecraftPreferred Skills and ExperienceExperience using oscilloscopes logic analyzers hardware debuggers and source-level debuggers to troubleshoot problems at all layers of the stack. Embedded Software EngineerDepartment SoftwareEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 120000 - 155000 yearDescriptionAs an Embedded Software Engineer your core responsibility will be to write code that runs on custom avionics hardware for executing flight and ground test functions.
Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems)Redondo Beach, CA$120,000–$155,000 / yearThis position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. You will collaborate with avionics, flight software, and GNC engineers to interface with imaging hardware, support ground and flight tests, and ensure high reliability under harsh environmental conditions.
Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Actuators & Control Systems) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Actuators & Control Systems)Redondo Beach, CA$180,000–$260,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Description As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Impulse focused on Actuation & Control Systems, you will be responsible for developing embedded software that controls a variety of actuated systems across launch vehicles and spacecraft.
Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (PCB and PCBA) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (PCB and PCBA)Redondo Beach, CA$120,000–$145,000 / yearThis position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. As an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer at Impulse (PCB and PCBA), you will provide deep technical expertise on PCB and PCBA technology for spaceflight.
Space Operations Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Space Operations EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$110,000–$160,000 / yearYou will help to architect the plans, procedures, and toolsets necessary to carry out our spacecraft operations and be a part of the control room team responsible for executing exciting missions that span a broad range from near-earth payload deliveries to Mars surface landers. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Actuators & Control Systems) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Actuators & Control Systems)Redondo Beach, CA$150,000–$200,000 / yearExperience implementing real-time control loops motor commutation and actuator calibration routinesProficiency working with servo motors stepper motors or brushless DC motorsStrong understanding of low-level hardware and digital interfaces I2C SPI CAN UARTPreferred Skills and ExperiencePrior work on rocket engine controller software including valve sequencing and abort logicExperience with satellite attitude control systems ACS including reaction wheels magnetorquers and small thrusters. Senior Embedded Software Engineer Actuators & Control SystemsDepartment SoftwareEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 150000 - 200000 yearDescriptionAs a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Impulse focused on Actuation & Control Systems you will be responsible for developing embedded software that controls a variety of actuated systems across launch vehicles and spacecraft.
Avionics Mechanical Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Avionics Mechanical EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$115,000–$150,000 / yearThis position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Lead and contribute to CoDRs, PDRs, and CDRs, clearly communicating design rationale, tradeoffs, and risks to cross-functional stakeholders.
Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure & Simulation Mach IndustriesSenior Software Engineer, Infrastructure & SimulationHuntington Beach, CACollaborate closely with autonomy, embedded, avionics, and systems engineers to define robust test strategies aligned with real-world flight profiles, environmental conditions, and operational constraints. Develop and operate Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) frameworks to support rapid development, regression testing, and system validation across flight autonomy and embedded stacks.
Solar Array Test Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Solar Array Test EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$110,000–$150,000 / yearSolar Array Test EngineerDepartment Assembly Integration & TestEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 110000 - 150000 yearDescriptionAs a Solar Array Test Engineer at Impulseyou will play a critical role in designing planning and executing testing of solar array systems and subassemblies. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident green card holder an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies.
Government Project Engineer Space Exploration Technologies CorpGovernment Project EngineerHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / year2+ years of experience with any of the following: requirements development, engineering design, hardware production, verification plan development, test and evaluation, NASA or USSF certification of spacecraft and launch vehicles, design engineering, mission management, production and test, launch and mission operations, flight test, systems integration and engineering, project management. The SpaceX engineering teams tackle the most challenging problems in space exploration by developing our reusable launch vehicles (Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy) and spacecraft (Crew Dragon and Cargo Dragon).
Senior Mechanical Engineer (COPVs) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Mechanical Engineer (COPVs)Redondo Beach, CA$135,000–$165,000 / yearAs a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Impulse for our Vehicle Engineering Team, you will own all aspects of the design, analysis, build, test and integration of flight composite overwrapped pressure vessels - working with cross-functional engineering teams to accomplish this. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.
Senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Avionics Manufacturing EngineerRedondo Beach, CAProven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver technically complex projectsHighly proficient in mechanical design using Siemens NXStrong project management skillsPreferred Skills and ExperienceM.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field6 years of experience in spacecraft avionics manufacturing. Senior Avionics Manufacturing EngineerDepartment ManufacturingEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Reporting To Alexander HsingCompensation 135000 - 165000 yearDescriptionAs Senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer Helios vehicle you will work across disciplines to deliver a suite of avionics for our Helios vehicle.
Test Automation Engineer (Propulsion) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Test Automation Engineer (Propulsion)Redondo Beach, CA$105,000–$160,000 / yearThis position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons, i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident, green card holder, an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. In this role, youll collaborate closely with test operations, propulsion engineers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure rapid, reliable, and high-fidelity testing of critical flight hardware.
New Graduate Engineer, Software Space Exploration Technologies CorpNew Graduate Engineer, SoftwareHawthorne, CA$125,000–$145,000 / 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. As a software engineer on the SpaceX team, you will demonstrate extreme ownership through detailed and thorough design, testing, and deployment - ultimately seeing your software through all aspects of its life cycle.
Simulation Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Simulation EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$125,000–$175,000 / yearThis position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. As a Simulation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-fidelity simulations of space vehicle dynamics, sensors, actuators, and propulsion systems, with the potential to expand into other subsystems.