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Loads and Dynamics Engineer II
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $103,000 – $155,000
This role involves developing structural loads, dynamic analyses, and vibration specifications for Relativity Space's Terran R rocket, working across multiple engineering teams from design through flight testing. It suits engineers with mechanics and vibrations expertise who can build analytical models, conduct testing validation, and drive technical decisions in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Listed on Relativity Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Staff Propulsion Engineer
CesiumAstro
Full-time · El Segundo, CA · $150,000 – $181,000
CesiumAstro is seeking a senior propulsion engineer to lead the structural and thermal design of launch vehicle components from concept to flight. This role suits someone with deep expertise in FEA and thermal analysis who wants to mentor teams and solve complex aerospace problems in a startup environment.
Listed on CesiumAstro’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Chief Engineer, Air Vehicle Lead - Ranger
Shield AI
San Diego, CA · $250,000 – $340,000
This role leads the engineering and development of air vehicles for a multi-mission platform, overseeing technical strategy and team execution across design, testing, and production phases. It suits senior engineering leaders with deep aerospace experience who can drive innovation while managing complex cross-functional programs.
Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Senior or Principal)
Boeing
Full-time · El Segundo, CA · $165,750 – $224,250
Boeing is hiring a senior or principal-level engineer to lead the structural and mechanical design of space vehicles, overseeing teams across structures, thermal, dynamics, propulsion, and related disciplines. This role suits experienced aerospace engineers who excel at cross-functional integration and can drive complex satellite or spacecraft programs from concept through production.
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GNC Engineer II
AeroVironment
Full-time · Moorpark, CA · $82,000 – $125,000
A guidance, navigation, and control engineer supporting the design and validation of flight control systems for unmanned aircraft, with responsibilities spanning system development, flight testing, and algorithm implementation. This role suits engineers with aerospace experience who want to work on autonomous vehicle technology across development phases from design through field testing.
Listed on AeroVironment’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Senior GNC Engineer
Benchmark Space Systems
Full-time · Pleasanton, CA · $160,000 – $210,000
This role involves designing and implementing guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft propulsion systems, from concept through hardware testing and validation. It suits experienced control systems engineers who want to work hands-on with real flight software in a fast-paced space technology company.
Listed on Benchmark Space Systems’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Lead, Dynamic Environments Engineering
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $136,000 – $204,000
Lead technical efforts on structural dynamics, vibration, and acoustics analysis for a commercial rocket vehicle, working across multiple engineering disciplines to solve complex integration challenges. This role suits experienced dynamics engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments, mentoring junior staff while driving hardware-focused solutions from concept through flight operations.
Listed on Relativity Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Staff Engineer, Propulsion (R5899)
Shield AI
Full-time · 2 locations · $175,000 – $263,000
This is a staff-level engineering position focused on propulsion systems at a defense-tech company building autonomous aircraft and related systems. The role suits experienced engineers with deep expertise in propulsion design, analysis, or integration who want to work on products supporting military and civilian operations.
Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Senior Avionics Systems Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
Boeing
Full-time · El Segundo, CA · $146,200 – $260,000
This role leads the design and architecture of spacecraft command and data handling systems for small satellites, working with avionics, electrical hardware, and complex subsystems that directly enable national security missions. It suits experienced electrical or aerospace engineers who want to drive strategic technical decisions, manage trade studies across mission-critical systems, and mentor others while working on hardware that launches into orbit.
Listed on Boeing’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Staff Engineer, Aircraft Configuration Design (R5830)
Shield AI
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $144,000 – $210,000
Shield AI is seeking an aircraft configuration design engineer to optimize aerodynamic, structural, propulsion, and mission systems integration for autonomous UAVs in a defense-tech setting. This role suits mechanical or aerospace engineers who thrive on multi-disciplinary systems work and rapid prototyping in fast-paced environments.
Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Vehicle Fluid Systems Engineer II
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000
This role involves designing and managing fluid systems for the Terran R rocket, including propellant, pressurant, and pneumatics architecture from concept through flight. You'll own system designs, conduct thermal and fluid analyses, lead reviews, and validate performance through testing—ideal for someone with hands-on experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid systems who wants to see their work directly shape a functioning rocket.
Listed on Relativity Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Senior Spacecraft Integration and Test Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
Boeing
Full-time · El Segundo, CA · $119,850 – $176,250
This role manages the assembly, integration, and testing of satellites from design through launch, requiring someone to lead technical teams through complex manufacturing processes and drive efficiency improvements. It suits engineers with aerospace production experience who can bridge design and operations while working rotating shifts in a fast-paced space company.
Listed on Boeing’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Senior Fluid Systems Engineer
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $132,000 – $198,000
This role owns the design and validation of propellant, pressurization, and other fluid systems on Relativity's Terran R rocket, requiring deep expertise in system architecture, thermodynamics, and testing to turn concept into flight-ready hardware.
Listed on Relativity Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Senior Engineer, Air Vehicle Fluid Systems (R5203)
Shield AI
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $130,000 – $200,000
Shield AI is building autonomous military aircraft and seeking a senior engineer to design and develop fluid systems for their X-BAT jet-engine VTOL drone, including cooling and thermal management. This role suits someone with substantial aerospace systems experience who can own component design, supplier relationships, and testing across multiple technical areas.
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Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5159)
Shield AI
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $160,000 – $240,000
Shield AI is hiring a senior structural design engineer to develop components for autonomous aircraft, from concept through production. This role suits experienced aerospace engineers who want hands-on responsibility for flight-critical designs within a defense-tech company building next-generation platforms.
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Lead, Propulsion Analysis
Relativity Space
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $136,000 – $204,000
Lead a team of propulsion analysts responsible for thermal, structural, and dynamic analysis of rocket engine components and assemblies at an early-stage launch company. This role suits experienced engineers who want to shape both technical direction and team culture while working on flight-critical systems.
Listed on Relativity Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Principal COPV Engineer
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $185,000 – $277,000
This Principal-level role leads the design and development of gas storage systems for Relativity Space's Terran R reusable rocket, working across vendor partnerships, system architecture, and qualification testing. You'll own the full lifecycle of composite pressure vessels from conception through flight integration, solving novel challenges in launch vehicle propulsion systems.
Listed on Relativity Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Flight Controls Engineer (R4815)
Shield AI
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $220,000 – $340,000
This role involves developing and testing autonomous landing systems for Shield AI's aircraft, specifically for precision recovery onto moving ships in challenging environments without GPS. It's suited for engineers with hands-on experience moving guidance algorithms from the lab through actual flight validation.
Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗