Process Engineer (Starshield) SpaceXProcess Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$130,000 / yearKnowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches. Extreme owner for containing suspect or known non-conforming product, driving root cause investigation progress and providing regular updates to technicians, production leadership, and engineering to assist in quarantine and rework activities.
Electric Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical (Starshield) SpaceXElectric Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$120,000–$170,000 / year3+ years of total experience in one or a combination of the following: professional experience designing, testing, and analyzing electric propulsion systems; or related spacecraft propulsion, fluid, pressure, plasma, or thruster-adjacent hardware experience (e.g., thermal, structural, power, or diagnostics for EP/plasma systems). Working knowledge of structural design, materials properties, thermodynamics, fluid/pressure/vacuum systems, and numerical analysis programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB); plasma physics as applicable (depth in several of these areas is valued; mastery of all is not expected).
Validation Engineer II SuncoValidation Engineer IILos Angeles, CaliforniaAt Sunco, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our team members, our offering include: Comprehensive Health and Wellness Coverage : Enjoy peace of mind with our extensive health insurance plans, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage. This role places a strong emphasis on validation, reliability testing, and continuous improvement, making it ideal for an engineer with hands-on hardware and testing experience.
Expert Consultant Coro AI Engineer Bain & Co IncExpert Consultant Coro AI EngineerLos Angeles, CA$128,500–$171,500 / yearWorking across rapid proofs of concept (POCs), MVPs, and, where appropriate, scaled production deployments, you will design and implement LLM-driven features and agentic workflows that use tools, data, and enterprise systems to execute multi-step tasks reliably and safely, turning raw, heterogeneous client data into the structured analytics and synthesized outputs that case teams rely on in live engagements. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows: In Massachusetts, New York, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Washington, and California, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $128,500-$171,500; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level.
Senior Mechanical Engineer Machina Labs IncSenior Mechanical EngineerChatsworth, CA$145,000–$170,000 / yearJob Description: Machina Labs is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with robotics hardware experience to lead design and integration of advanced manufacturing and mechatronic systems through our robotic forming platform. Whether you're a defense prime building a few thousand airframes or an automaker building next-generation panels, Machina Labs gives you the ability to iterate and manufacture at the speed of software.
Software Development Engineer in Test K2 Space CorpSoftware Development Engineer in TestLos Angeles, CA$123,000–$175,000 / yearBacked by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others - with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers - we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The software team at K2 builds software across the stack, from gateware & micro firmware to high level satellite control to Ground Software and all the associated testing, and we're looking for an SDET who shares our belief that test infrastructure is a first-class engineering discipline.
Senior / Staff Software Engineer, AI Usable Machines IncSenior / Staff Software Engineer, AIVenice, CASenior engineers take systems end-to-end with high ownership; Staff engineers additionally shape architectural direction, define the platform's durable defaults, and identify the highest-leverage abstractions and guardrails. You'll build production-grade agentic workflows, retrieval and memory systems, multi-model execution, and tool-calling integrations that interact safely with enterprise systems.
Sr Software Engineer The Walt Disney CompanySr Software EngineerSanta Monica, CaliforniaJob Posting Segment: Product Engineering Job Posting Primary Business: PE - Growth, Commerce & Identity Primary Job Posting Category: Software Engineer Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Santa Monica, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-05-20 Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.
Senior Electrical Engineer II - Secret Clearance Rocket Lab USASenior Electrical Engineer II - Secret ClearanceLong Beach, California$145,000–$210,000 / yearFull timeWhat 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 neededYou'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 instrumentationActive Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCIThese Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:Master's or PhD in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering disciplineProficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering irons, etc. Experience designing for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigationExperience designing for high-reliability aerospace applicationsExperience designing rigid-flex PCBs and electromechanical design familiarity in generalExperience with FPGA design and embedded software development for ARM core processorsDemonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing prioritiesThis 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.
Senior Electrical Engineer II Rocket Lab USASenior Electrical Engineer IILong Beach, California$145,000–$210,000 / yearFull timeWhat 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 neededYou'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. Experience designing for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigationExperience designing for high-reliability aerospace applicationsExperience designing rigid-flex PCBs and electromechanical design familiarity in generalExperience with FPGA design and embedded software development for ARM core processorsDemonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing prioritiesThis 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.
Senior Electrical Engineer I Rocket Lab USASenior Electrical Engineer ILong Beach, California$130,000–$170,000 / yearFull timeWhat 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 neededYou'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 requirementsThese Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:Master's or PhD in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering disciplineProficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering irons, etc. Experience designing for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigationExperience designing for high-reliability aerospace applicationsExperience designing rigid-flex PCBs and electromechanical design familiarity in generalExperience with FPGA design and embedded software development for ARM core processorsDemonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing prioritiesThis 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.
Electrical Engineer I/II Rocket Lab USAElectrical Engineer I/IILong Beach, California$80,000–$126,000 / yearFull timeExperience designing for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigationExperience in designing high-reliability aerospace applicationsExperience designing rigid-flex PCBs and electromechanical design familiarity in generalExperience with FPGA design and embedded software development for ARM core processorsDemonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing prioritiesThis 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. Important 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.
Software Engineer, C++ (Simulations) Space Exploration TechnologiesSoftware Engineer, C++ (Simulations)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. 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.
Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud & AI Platform)- Remote within US OEConnection LLCSenior Platform Engineer (Cloud & AI Platform)- Remote within USCARemoteYoull work alongside software engineers, architects, and DevOps professionals to improve developer productivity, strengthen platform reliability, and build the capabilities that support AI-assisted and agentic engineering at scale. Build and support the platform capabilities that enable engineering teams to safely adopt AI agents, including model access, MCP servers and gateways, tool integrations, identity management, and governance controls.
Senior Technical Support Engineer Zero Hash LLCSenior Technical Support EngineerCAFounded in 2017, zerohash enables banks, brokerages, fintechs, and payment companies to offer crypto trading, stablecoin payments, and tokenized assets without having to build or manage complex blockchain infrastructure on their own. zerohash has been featured in top-tier media outlets such as Bloomberg, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Reuters, Forbes, and CoinDesk, and its leadership team regularly contributes to global conversations on the future of payments, investing, and financial infrastructure.
Simulation Software Engineer (Application Software) Space Exploration TechnologiesSimulation Software Engineer (Application Software)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. 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.
NewSoftware Engineer, Backend (C/C++) Space Exploration TechnologiesSoftware Engineer, Backend (C/C++)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. 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.
NewMaterials Engineer, Materials Laboratory Space Exploration TechnologiesMaterials Engineer, Materials LaboratoryHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearRESPONSIBILITIES: Own data quality and integrity across the Materials Lab, including Thermal Analysis (TGA, LFA, DSC, DMA, STA, etc.), Characterization (SEM, EDS, XRD, optical microscopy, FTIR, etc.), Chemistry (ICP, spark OES, PSD, pycnometer testing, etc.), Reliability (corrosion, coatings, etc.), Mechanical Testing (cryo, room temperature, and elevated temperature tensile/compression/fatigue, Charpy, fracture toughness, etc.), and R&D (torch testing, heat treatments, Gleeble, and process development, etc.). You will establish engineering controls and quality systems, train lab personnel on first principles, investigate data anomalies, and drive capability expansion across Thermal, Characterization, Chemistry, Reliability, Mechanical Testing, and R&D segments.
Distinguished Product Software Engineer (VP level) The Walt Disney CompanyDistinguished Product Software Engineer (VP level)Glendale, CA$304,900–$408,900 / yearHere are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here: Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.
Sr Data Engineer The Walt Disney CompanySr Data EngineerSanta Monica, CA$141,900–$190,300 / yearWe build and maintain large scale data pipelines that ingest vendor data (paid media, mobile attribution, search, social, display, email, and more), land it in cloud storage, and transform it into analytics-ready datasets powering acquisition reporting tools, dashboards, and executive insights. Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here: Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Senior Product Software Engineer The Walt Disney CompanySenior Product Software EngineerSanta Monica, CA$141,900–$190,300 / yearDisney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally. + Building the future of Disney’s media : Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
NewFull Stack Software Engineer (Entry-Junior) Revel Software CorpFull Stack Software Engineer (Entry-Junior)Los Angeles, CATo 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. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across the stack, is excited to learn quickly, and wants to contribute to greenfield projects with real-world impact.
Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Flight) Space Exploration TechnologiesPropulsion Engineer (Raptor Flight)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$130,000 / yearCollaborate with engineers and technicians from most engineering disciplines, including stage propulsion, structure, launch, testing, production, ground, software, avionics, guidance and control, mission management, flight reliability, etc. to achieve successful and reliable engine performance in flight and during ground testing, and to continuously refine the designs and practices for increased reliability and reduced costs. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
NewPropulsion Engineer, Chamber And Nozzle Manufacturing (Raptor) Space Exploration TechnologiesPropulsion Engineer, Chamber And Nozzle Manufacturing (Raptor)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearThese components feature some of the most complex geometries in rocket propulsion - including intricate regenerative cooling channels, thin-walled high-temperature alloys, and tight-tolerance surfaces that must survive extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles. Partner closely with propulsion design, materials, production, and supply chain teams to convert new designs into robust, scalable processes, resolve nonconformances, and drive design changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
NewSoftware Engineer, Test Infrastructure (Application Software) Space Exploration TechnologiesSoftware Engineer, Test Infrastructure (Application Software)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. 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 Automation Engineer, Chamber And Nozzle (Raptor) Space Exploration TechnologiesWelding Automation Engineer, Chamber And Nozzle (Raptor)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearPartner closely with propulsion design, materials, production, and supply chain teams to convert new designs into robust, scalable processes, resolve nonconformances, and drive design changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance. These components feature some of the most complex geometries in rocket propulsion - including intricate regenerative cooling channels, thin-walled high-temperature alloys, and tight-tolerance surfaces that must survive extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles.
NewManufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber And Nozzle (Raptor) Space Exploration TechnologiesManufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber And Nozzle (Raptor)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearPartner closely with propulsion design, materials, production, and supply chain teams to convert new designs into robust, scalable processes, resolve nonconformances, and drive design changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance. These components feature some of the most complex geometries in rocket propulsion - including intricate regenerative cooling channels, thin-walled high-temperature alloys, and tight-tolerance surfaces that must survive extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles.
Principal Software Engineer, Connectors Saviynt IncPrincipal Software Engineer, ConnectorsLos Angeles, CA$225,000–$245,000 / yearThis role provides technical leadership and deep expertise in complex engineering domains, driving architectural decisions and ensuring scalability, reliability, and quality across critical platform components. Experience in designing and building AI-driven agents and automation tools to support various stages of the software development lifecycle, including code generation, debugging, testing, documentation, incident analysis, and knowledge retrieval.
Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Flight) Space Exploration TechnologiesSr. Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Flight)Hawthorne, CA$135,000–$215,000 / yearSoftware, Ground Systems, Stage Propulsion, Integration and Test, Guidance and Control) to achieve successful and reliable engine performance in flight and during ground vehicle testing, and to continuously refine the designs and practices for increased product reliability and reduced costs. Enable high launch cadence with unparalleled reliability through automated analysis of test and flight data; expand existing capabilities and develop new algorithms to improve reliability and thoroughness of all flight processes.
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.
Application Software Engineer, Applied AI Space Exploration TechnologiesApplication Software Engineer, Applied AIHawthorne, CA$125,000–$160,000 / 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. Deep hands-on experience with modern LLM techniques: agentic systems, tool-use / function calling, multi-agent orchestration, advanced retrieval architectures, fine-tuning, and structured outputs.
Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor) SpaceXManufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearPartner closely with propulsion design, materials, production, and supply chain teams to convert new designs into robust, scalable processes, resolve nonconformances, and drive design changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance. These components feature some of the most complex geometries in rocket propulsion — including intricate regenerative cooling channels, thin-walled high-temperature alloys, and tight-tolerance surfaces that must survive extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles.
Design Criteria Engineer (Starshield) SpaceXDesign Criteria Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearThese skills will be applied across the two roles we are hiring for: As a design-focused member of this team, you will apply your technical expertise from initial conception of major design revisions and define the path through design maturation, validation, safe launch, and initial operation in orbit. Provide critical input to ensure change implementation across the fleet of satellite variants is efficient and practical; ensure scope and impacts across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and test are identified and assigned; and follow-up to confirm thorough closure.
Software Engineer, Test Infrastructure (C/C++) SpaceXSoftware Engineer, Test Infrastructure (C/C++)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, 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.
Process Development Engineer SpaceXProcess Development EngineerHawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearKnowledge of lean and quality tools such as Process Mapping, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Metrology, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, and various problem solving approaches. Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes and policies needed for nonconforming hardware management, configuration management, manufacturing and assembly, product traceability, rocket reusability and maintenance, and other critical business/production systems.
Software Engineer, Backend (C/C++) SpaceXSoftware Engineer, Backend (C/C++)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, 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 I/Ii Rocket Lab USASoftware Engineer I/IiPasadena, CA$88,000–$135,000 / yearImportant information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Welding Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor) SpaceXWelding Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearPartner closely with propulsion design, materials, production, and supply chain teams to convert new designs into robust, scalable processes, resolve nonconformances, and drive design changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance . These components feature some of the most complex geometries in rocket propulsion — including intricate regenerative cooling channels, thin-walled high-temperature alloys, and tight-tolerance surfaces that must survive extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles.
Sr. Materials Engineer, Materials Laboratory SpaceXSr. Materials Engineer, Materials LaboratoryHawthorne, CA$135,000–$190,000 / yearOwn data quality and integrity across the Materials Lab, including Thermal Analysis (TGA, LFA, DSC, DMA, STA, etc.), Characterization (SEM, EDS, XRD, optical microscopy, FTIR, etc.), Chemistry (ICP, spark OES, PSD, pycnometer testing, etc.), Reliability (corrosion, coatings, etc.), Mechanical Testing (cryo, room temperature, and elevated temperature tensile/compression/fatigue, Charpy, fracture toughness, etc.), and R&D (torch testing, heat treatments, Gleeble, and process development, etc.). You will establish engineering controls and quality systems, train lab personnel on first principles, investigate data anomalies, and drive capability expansion across Thermal, Characterization, Chemistry, Reliability, Mechanical Testing, and R&D segments.
Software Development Engineer in Test K2 SpaceSoftware Development Engineer in TestLos Angeles, California$123,000–$175,000 / yearBacked by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The software team at K2 builds software across the stack, from gateware & micro firmware to high level satellite control to Ground Software and all the associated testing, and we’re looking for an SDET who shares our belief that test infrastructure is a first-class engineering discipline.
Software Engineer, Simulations (Application Software) SpaceXSoftware Engineer, Simulations (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.
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.
Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Flight) SpaceXPropulsion Engineer (Raptor Flight)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$130,000 / yearCollaborate with engineers and technicians from most engineering disciplines, including stage propulsion, structure, launch, testing, production, ground, software, avionics, guidance and control, mission management, flight reliability, etc. to achieve successful and reliable engine performance in flight and during ground testing, and to continuously refine the designs and practices for increased reliability and reduced costs. 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. IT Network Automation Engineer Space Exploration TechnologiesSr. IT Network Automation EngineerHawthorne, CA$160,000–$225,000 / yearBASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor'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. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Propulsion Engineer (Merlin Hardware Development) SpaceXPropulsion Engineer (Merlin Hardware Development)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / 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. Partner with engineers and technicians across production, test, launch, avionics, GNC (guidance, navigation & control), software, mission management, and flight reliability to deliver flight-ready engines.
Full Stack Software Engineer - Top Secret Clearance Space Exploration TechnologiesFull Stack Software Engineer - Top Secret ClearanceHawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / yearBASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor'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. 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.
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 I/II Rocket Lab USASoftware Engineer I/IIPasadena, CA$88,000–$135,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Materials Engineer, Materials Laboratory SpaceXMaterials Engineer, Materials LaboratoryHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearOwn data quality and integrity across the Materials Lab, including Thermal Analysis (TGA, LFA, DSC, DMA, STA, etc.), Characterization (SEM, EDS, XRD, optical microscopy, FTIR, etc.), Chemistry (ICP, spark OES, PSD, pycnometer testing, etc.), Reliability (corrosion, coatings, etc.), Mechanical Testing (cryo, room temperature, and elevated temperature tensile/compression/fatigue, Charpy, fracture toughness, etc.), and R&D (torch testing, heat treatments, Gleeble, and process development, etc.) . You will establish engineering controls and quality systems, train lab personnel on first principles, investigate data anomalies, and drive capability expansion across Thermal, Characterization, Chemistry, Reliability, Mechanical Testing, and R&D segments.
Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Flight) SpaceXSr. Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Flight)Hawthorne, CA$135,000–$215,000 / yearSoftware, Ground Systems, Stage Propulsion, Integration and Test, Guidance and Control) to achieve successful and reliable engine performance in flight and during ground vehicle testing, and to continuously refine the designs and practices for increased product reliability and reduced costs. Enable high launch cadence with unparalleled reliability through automated analysis of test and flight data; expand existing capabilities and develop new algorithms to improve reliability and thoroughness of all flight processes.