Senior Mechanisms Engineer, Space Payloads & Flight Hardware
Varda Space Industries
A pioneering space infrastructure company in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Engineer to develop electromechanical flight hardware for multi-payload missions. The role includes leading design efforts, performing structural analyses, and ensuring rigorous testing for hardware used in space. Ideal candidates possess a BS/BEng and strong experience in mechanical engineering. Join a passionate team dedicated to transforming space manufacturing into reality with opportunities for significant professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr Varda Space Industries
$140.33k - $179.31k
...development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit... ...pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA... ....About this RoleAs a Senior Mechanisms Engineer on Varda’s Payload team, you... ...develop electromechanical flight hardware that operates in orbit, endures...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$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...Senior$130k - $180k
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for the Flight Termination System for Starship. The role involves developing high-performance explosive devices and ensuring robust hardware integration. Ideal candidates will have...Senior$130k - $180k
...enabling human life on Mars.SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER, FLIGHT TERMINATION SYSTEM (... ...Flight Termination System hardware and explosives! You will demonstrate... ..., tailor, and challenge space industry regulatory... ...mind, to minimize cost of payload to orbitBASIC QUALIFICATIONS...SeniorPermanent employmentTemporary workWork experience placement$140.33k - $179.31k
...accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit... ...the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields... ...this RoleVarda is seeking an Senior Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics Engineer to support operation of Varda's current...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours- SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Flight Termination System team in Hawthorne, California. This role involves designing explosive devices, ensuring hardware reliability through testing, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate...Senior
- Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is actively seeking a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to develop first‑of‑its‑kind electromechanical fluid‑handling hardware for pharmaceutical manufacturing in microgravity... ...The role covers the full payload lifecycle from concept...Senior
$140.33k - $179.31k
...development of commercial space infrastructure,... ...processing payloads, the capsules, the... ...About This RoleAs the Senior Propulsion Engineer - Hardware & Bus Systems, you... ...resolution and live flight operations. You'll... ...architecture, schematics, mechanical design, build, and...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$137k - $193k
...Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Playa Vista, California, United States Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth... ...designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in... ...rapid iteration of hardware across multiple... ...programs. This role spans flight hardware, prototype...SeniorPermanent employment$140.33k - $179.31k
...development of commercial space infrastructure,... ...processing payloads, the capsules,... ...this RoleAs a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer on Varda's Payload... ...fluid-handling hardware that... ...recovery, post-flight inspection, and... ...who pair strong mechanical and fluid systems...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$120k - $160k
...Senior Mechanical Design Engineer El Segundo, California A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic... ...# of) primary payloads attached to the bus... ...supporting our goal of a flight demonstration... ...reliability aerospace hardware. Knowledge of...SeniorPermanent employmentFlexible hours$210k - $235k
...Senior Mechanical Engineer Playa Vista, California (in-person, five... ...that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit... ...vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms... ...on full-scale flight vehicles whether launch... ...testing) to qualify hardware for flight. ~ Work...SeniorTemporary workPart timeWork at officeLocal areaNight shift- Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Level 2/3 Designer at the Redondo Beach, CA campus to join the Manufacturing... ...support during integration, test, and launch of space hardware. In-person work with growth in a dynamic defense and...Senior
$140.33k - $179.31k
...development of commercial space infrastructure,... ...processing payloads, the capsules, the... ...This Role As the Senior Propulsion Engineer - Hardware & Bus Systems , you... ...data review, detailed mechanical design, subsystem test... ...bus propulsion flight hardware and components...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$140.33k - $179.31k
...development of commercial space infrastructure, from... ...processing payloads, the capsules, the C... ...RoleVarda is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to serve as the primary... ...you will ensure our flight hardware is verified and our... ...in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...United States Government Space Technology Export... ...are looking to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer to our Mechanical... ...about developing space hardware for leading-edge communications... ...antennas and payloads. You will be... ...concept through space flight including requirements...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeContract workWork experience placementLocal area
$200k - $240k
Saic is seeking a Space RF Payload subject matter expert (SME) in El Segundo, CA. You'll provide critical technical support for spaceborne... ...are executed successfully. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background with experience in system engineering and signal...Senior$140.33k - $179.31k
...development of commercial space infrastructure, from... ...processing payloads, the capsules, the C... ....About This RoleThe Senior Mechanical Test Engineer, Automation builds bespoke... ...spaceflight hardware for orbit. They design... ...equipment (GSE) for flight hardware qualification...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hoursShift work$140.33k - $179.31k
...development of commercial space infrastructure,... ...processing payloads, the capsules,... ...Role The Senior Build Reliability Engineer partners... ...production of spacecraft hardware. Build... ...support Quality, Flight Reliability, and... ...manufacturing, mechanical, or material sciences...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$135k - $190k
...human life on Mars.SR. MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIP COMPONENTS)... ...engineers serve as hardware experts across fluid... ...the cutting edge of space technology. You will... ...lead role in design and flight readiness on Starship... ...mechanisms (flap/fin/payload door actuators), and...SeniorPermanent employmentTemporary workWork experience placement- Quantum Space is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to lead the design and development of electric propulsion hardware for flight, spanning concept to qualification. You’ll work at the intersection of mechanical design, thermal management, and high-performance hardware,...Senior
- ...development of commercial space infrastructure, from... ...processing payloads, the capsules, the C... ...is seeking a Systems Engineer to fill a flight safety analyst and reentry... ...ensure our flight hardware is verified and our... ...in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing...
$190k - $220k
Space Systems Integration LLC in El Segundo, CA is looking for a Senior RF Systems Engineer to support aerospace solutions for government and commercial clients. This role requires... ..., along with technical oversight for RF payload development. Qualified candidates should...Senior- Parallax Space is seeking a Senior Space Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering across spacecraft, payload, and mission hardware programs. You will translate mission needs into architectures... ...as a technical integrator across mechanical, electrical, software, avionics,...Senior
- 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...
$171.4k - $257.1k
...trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the... ...analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space... ...seeks a Sr. Space Systems Lead Payload Engineer to serve as the technical leader... ...satellite communication hardware and/or digital/analog waveform...SeniorFull timeContract workFor contractorsWork at officeImmediate startRemote workWorldwideRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...Description Description As a Mechanical Engineer at Impulse for our Vehicle... ..., test and integration of flight hardware – working with cross-... ...generation advanced propulsion space vehicles.... ...fluid/structural devices, payload attachment fittings, and stage...SeniorPermanent employmentFull time
- ...Description Description As a Space Operations Engineer at Impulse, you will work... ...range from near-earth payload deliveries to Mars surface... ...subsystem teams including GNC, flight software, avionics,... ...compatibility with flight hardware Support design and operation...SeniorPermanent employmentFull time
- ...Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Space Solar The Starlight team is focused on dramatically... ...prototype to high-rate flight production. You'll set... ...cells that protect fragile hardware, eliminate assembly error... ..., materials, mechanical, electrical, or a related...SeniorPermanent employmentFlexible hours
$140.33k - $179.31k
...development of commercial space infrastructure,... ...processing payloads, the capsules,... ...This RoleAs the Senior Propulsion Engineer - Ground Fluids,... ..., test and live flight operations. You'... ..., schematics, mechanical design, build, and... ...of fluid system hardware: pressurized...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours
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