Lead Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer - Hardware & Systems
EVONA
EVONA seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to take technical ownership of major spacecraft mechanical systems, including structures, mechanisms, and fluid hardware. You will design, analyze, and guide engineering decisions, mentor teammates, and collaborate with propulsion, avionics, and test teams. This role demands hands-on problem solving and strong system-level thinking in a fast-paced space environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr EVONA
- Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Vehicle Engineering Team. You will own cradle-to-grave hardware design, from concept through launch and orbital maneuvers, including primary/secondary structures and space mechanisms. You will perform...Suggested
- ...Ventures in El Segundo, California, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze critical spacecraft structures for various vehicles. This role involves... ...and 2+ years of experience with aerospace hardware. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team...Suggested
$150k - $200k
Dormont Manufacturing Co in El Segundo is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and test flight hardware. You will lead design decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development. The role requires substantial experience...Suggested- Rainmaker is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Engineering team working... ...and in-situ/remote sensing systems. This role offers hands-on development in a fast-paced hardware environment where your work... ...systems. Reporting to the Lead, Mechanical Engineering, you...SuggestedRemote work
$105k - $125k
Mechanical Engineer, Fluid Systems - 2026 New Graduate Own the end-to-end design and production ramp of Kaleidos fluid systems Location: El Segundo... ...Compensation: $105,000 - 125,000 USD / year Job Tags: Hardware About The Role Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical...Suggested- ...Payload for a milestone Moon mission. You will own the mechanical design from concept to flight hardware, prototype rapidly, and iterate based on tests. You’... ...experience, and comfort with deployment mechanisms, seals, actuators, and pressure systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr GRU
- Motivo is seeking mechanical engineering talent to join project teams and help develop world-changing technologies. You will own your designs... ...decisions. Expect broad ownership, hands-on prototyping and hardware bring-ups, and opportunities across mobility, aerospace,...
- Impulse seeks an Avionics Mechanical Engineer to drive the mechanical design of spacecraft avionics hardware from concept through flight qualification. You will design PCBA enclosures, mounting brackets, and assemblies such as battery packs, antennas, and optical devices...
- FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, test, and integrate electromechanical drone systems for UAS platforms. The role emphasizes scalable manufacturing and hands-on hardware builds. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a...Work at officeRelocation
- FlightWave is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, test, and integrate electromechanical systems into flight hardware and ground control systems for UAS platforms. You will contribute to multi-axis gimbal and drone payloads in high-volume production contexts...
- Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Systems Engineer - Level 5 to lead the design, integration, and test of testbeds and space subsystem hardware. You will oversee hardware development, V&V, and technical reviews while coordinating with...
- CHAOS Industries seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to design, integrate, and qualify ruggedized sensor systems and electronics for dual-use aerospace and defense applications. You will handle hands-on mechanical work, CAD modeling, and interface control documents, collaborating...
- Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, build, test/analysis, and integration of spacecraft structure and mechanisms. You will own cradle-to-grave hardware while collaborating with cross-functional teams fornext-generation propulsion...
- ...Technologies Corporation is seeking a Fluids Engineer to design and analyze critical fluids systems for spacecraft, propulsion, and ground test hardware. You will own fluid architectures,... ...cryogenics, heat transfer, and mechanical design, producing simulations, drawings...
$100k - $117.5k
...the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MECHANICAL ENGINEER, FLIGHT TERMINATION SYSTEM (STARSHIP) As a member of the Flight Termination System... ...the design of the Starship Flight Termination System hardware and explosives! You will demonstrate extreme...Temporary workWork experience placementInternship- A spacecraft technology company located in Redondo Beach is seeking an experienced Avionics Mechanical Engineer. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the mechanical design of hardware for spacecraft avionics, working closely with cross-functional teams. The...
- ...Industries in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical... ...ruggedized electronics and mission‑critical hardware into ground‑ and sea‑mobile platforms... ...of military electronics and effector systems with critical platform structures and...
- CHAOS Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Structures to lead the mechanical integration of ruggedized electronics and mission systems for aerospace and defense platforms. You will... ..., and a track record in rugged hardware design. #J-18808-Ljbffr CHAOS Industries
- Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Level 2/3 Designer at the Redondo Beach, CA campus to join the... ...and support during integration, test, and launch of space hardware. In-person work with growth in a dynamic defense and space...
- ...seeking a Senior Thermofluids Engineer in Hawthorne, CA to own the... ...design of the heat‑exchange hardware central to next‑gen power systems. You will drive 3D CFD analyses, lead CAD iterations, and... ...collaboration across cycle, mechanical, and test teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr...
$140.33k - $179.31k
...As the Senior Propulsion Engineer - Hardware & Bus Systems , you will be a hands-on... ...development, data review, detailed mechanical design, subsystem test,... ...Maintain the Varda spacecraft propulsion system technical... ...hardware nonconformances. Lead anomaly investigations and...Permanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$119.54k - $152.75k
...ecosystem. About This Role The Systems Engineer II, Avionics oversees the design, integration... ...FDIR) or operational workarounds when hardware solutions are unfeasible. Conduct... ...Loop (HITL) testbeds, simulating the spacecraft on the ground to ensure all systems...Permanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$140.33k - $179.31k
...Varda is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to serve as the primary architect... ...Assurance team, you will lead the development of theFlight... ...you will ensure our flight hardware is verified and our reentry... ...Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing,...Permanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$105k - $139.47k
...About this Role Varda is seeking a Systems Engineer to fill a flight safety analyst and... ...operations, you will ensure our flight hardware is verified and our reentry methodologies... ...Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, systems engineering...Permanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours- Argo Space Corp in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help design structures, mechanisms, actuators and spacecraft systems for reusable in-space transport vehicles. You will own end-to-end aspects from concept through build and test. Join a team with significant...
$80k - $90k
...satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and... ...position for the Systems Engineering Division (SED). The Space Systems... ...United States Space Force Leading and participating in studies,... ...Experience working with space hardware Compensation We offer a competitive...For contractorsInternshipWork at officeImmediate startRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours- Rainmaker is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support mission-critical subsystems for our UAS platform in El Segundo, CA. You will work closely with senior engineers in a hands-on, fast-paced hardware environment, turning concepts into flight-ready hardware. You will own...
- CesiumAstro is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our satellite hardware team in El Segundo. You will help design and analyze mechanical systems for spacecraft, including electronics packaging, thermal management, and structural interfaces. The role involves CAD modeling...
$119.85k - $215k
...opportunity!Senior Spacecraft Integration & Test... ...& Test Engineer to support Assembly... ...programs. This role leads spacecraft integration... ...rigorous satellite systems on schedule.This role... ...manufacturing, hardware-software integration... ...in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical...Shift workRotating shift$80k - $120k
...and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential... ...equipment on the Moon and Mars. As Test Engineer, you will be responsible for validating... ...qualification and acceptance of space solar hardware Execute environmental tests according...Permanent employmentFull time
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