Structural Design

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.

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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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Shield AI

Full-time · Los Angeles, CA · $175,000 – $250,000 · Remote

Design and develop mechanical systems for advanced aerospace platforms from concept through field operations, owning the full product lifecycle while working hands-on with CAD, analysis, and testing. This role suits experienced mechanical engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver mission-critical hardware.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $136,000 – $204,000

Lead the design and integration of rocket engine assemblies at a commercial space company, owning the complete lifecycle from layout through flight qualification. This role suits an experienced mechanical or aerospace engineer with fluid systems and structural design expertise who can mentor a small team while navigating the technical complexity of high-performance propulsion systems.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

This role oversees the design and development of structural components for advanced autonomous aircraft, combining hands-on engineering expertise with team leadership. It suits aerospace engineers with proven experience in composite or metallic airframe design who are ready to move into a management position.

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Boeing

Full-time · USA - Berkeley, MO · $164,900 – $223,100

Lead the RF aperture and antenna design for a major Boeing defense program, balancing performance across sensing, structural, and stealth requirements. This role suits experienced RF engineers ready to move into technical leadership, mentoring a team while driving complex integration challenges on cutting-edge air vehicle systems.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $164,000 – $246,000

This role leads the design and integration of rocket engines for a commercial launch vehicle, owning everything from initial layouts through production qualification. It suits experienced propulsion engineers ready to take ownership of complex systems across multiple configurations while mentoring junior team members.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $108,000 – $160,000

Shield AI is hiring a structural design engineer for autonomous aircraft development, responsible for creating and validating flight-critical components from initial concept to production. This role suits experienced aerospace engineers who want hands-on involvement in designing high-performance structures for cutting-edge defense technology.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $132,000 – $198,000

This role leads the overall layout, integration, and configuration management of liquid rocket engines for a commercial launch vehicle, working across propulsion subsystems to optimize design for manufacturability and flight performance. It suits engineers with 5+ years in fluid systems or structural design who want ownership of complex hardware from concept through production.

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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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