Propulsion Engineer - Merlin Engine Hardware & Flight
United States Digital Space LLC
United States Digital Space LLC in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Propulsion Engineer for Merlin hardware development to own engine hardware and software from build through test and flight, driving improvements to reliability and producibility. You will collaborate across production, test, avionics, GNC, software, and mission management to deliver flight-ready engines, lead anomaly investigations, and implement verification procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Digital Space LLC
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Propulsion Engineer (Merlin Hardware Development) Hawthorne, CA SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the... ...and software from first build through acceptance test, flight, and re‑flight. You will drive design, process, and operational...SuggestedPermanent employmentTemporary workWeekend work$110k - $140k
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$100k - $130k
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...threats. CHAOS is seeking a skilled Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer to join our hardware engineering... ...gap between software development and flight hardware. You will work closely with... ...effector system architecture, including propulsion, navigation, and control loops...Full timeWork experience placementCasual workRelocation package- Starpath Robotics seeks a Senior Test Engineer in Hawthorne, CA, to oversee test programs for their innovative space solar hardware. In this role, you will define testing strategies... ...campaigns, ensuring hardware meets flight readiness. The ideal candidate has extensive...
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...London. CHAOSis seeking a Principal Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer to lead the architecture,... ...programs—bridging software, autonomy, and flight hardware. This position spans the full... ...effector system architecture, including propulsion, navigation, and control loops...Full timeWork experience placementCasual workRelocation package
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