Propulsion Hardware Engineer - Merlin (Flight & Test)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Merlin Propulsion Engineer to own engine hardware and software from build through tests, flight, and reflight. You will drive design, process, and operational changes to improve Merlin reliability and producibility while supporting scaling of production and flight rate. You will work hands‑on with hardware, participate in design reviews, brief customers, and lead anomaly investigations, delivering flight‑ready engines and robust verification through #J-18808-Ljbffr SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
- SpaceX is seeking a Merlin Propulsion Engineer to own engine hardware and software from build to flight and re-flight. You will drive design, process, and operational changes... ...qualification campaigns, coordinate across production, test, avionics, software, and mission management,...Suggested
- 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...Suggested
- ...iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern... ...deter future conflicts. As a Flight Test Engineer at Castelion, you will be working... ...diagrams for flight tests. Support hardware integration of avionics, telemetry, propulsion, and flight control systems...SuggestedPermanent employment
- A leading aerospace manufacturer in California is seeking a Test Engineer for Propulsion Components to support the testing of flight hardware. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering and at least 1 year of relevant experience. This hands...SuggestedFlexible hours
$100k - $117.5k
Propulsion Engineer (Merlin Hardware Development) Hawthorne, CA SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring... ...hardware and software from first build through acceptance test, flight, and re‑flight. You will drive design, process, and...SuggestedPermanent employmentTemporary workWeekend work$125k - $185k
...and scalable presence from this layer of the atmosphere. The Flight Test Engineer makes sure every Icarus flight produces clean, trustworthy... ...bonuses Health, dental, and vision insurance Real ownership, real hardware, real flight Small team, massive responsibility High signal...Work experience placementRemote workDay shift$110k - $140k
Impulsespace in Redondo Beach is seeking a Test Specialist. In this role, you will perform tests on spacecraft components... ...include a high school diploma and 7+ years in propulsion systems or a related engineering degree. The ideal candidate will have experience in wiring...Full time- A defense development company in California seeks a Development Test Engineer responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing tests that transform designs into flight-ready hardware. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and over...
- Castelion is seeking a Flight Test Engineer in Torrance, California. The role involves executing rapid flight test campaigns, collaborating closely... ...performance. You will develop test procedures, support hardware integration, and oversee pre-flight preparations. The ideal...
$119.54k - $152.75k
...materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington,... ...ecosystem. About this Role As the Thermal Hardware and Test Engineer , you will be responsible for hardware... ..., reports for ground test and flight hardware Apply first‑principles thinking...Permanent employmentWork at officeImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...defense development firm located in California is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Avionics & Flight Hardware. This role involves design and development of board-level hardware, validation, and testing. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical...
$130k - $190k
...CHAOS is seeking a skilled Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer to join our hardware... ...enable full system integration testing of our Effector platforms—... ...software development and flight hardware. You will work closely... ...architecture, including propulsion, navigation, and control...Full timeWork experience placementCasual workRelocation package$103.4k - $129.2k
...where they want, when they want. Position Summary The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for executing verification and validation testing... ...charging components and charging systems. This role ensures hardware and software meet defined performance, reliability, and...Work experience placementHome officeFlexible hours$170k - $240k
...CHAOSis seeking a Principal Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer to lead the architecture,... ...full system integration testing across multiple programs—bridging... ...software, autonomy, and flight hardware. This position... ...architecture, including propulsion, navigation, and control loops...Full timeWork experience placementCasual workRelocation package$105k - $160k
...Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Location: Redondo Beach... ...As a Test Automation Engineer at Impulse, you will develop... ...software systems that power our propulsion test infrastructure. You’ll... ...fidelity testing of critical flight hardware. Responsibilities Design,...Permanent employmentFull time- ...seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to lead architecture and... ...development of power processing hardware for advanced propulsion systems. This on-site role... ...from concept through flight readiness, with collaboration... ...circuit analysis, implement test plans, and drive hardware bring...
$30 - $58 per hour
Robinson Helicopter Co in Torrance, California is seeking a Test and Instrumentation Technician to support the design and validation... .... This role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining engineering tests while working closely with engineering teams. The ideal candidate...Hourly pay- Blue Origin is hiring a Test Engineer III in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will support the testing of flight systems and mechanistic components within a vertically integrated... ...and at least 5 years of experience in hardware testing. The position offers relocation...Relocation
- Neros, a defense technology company, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Hardware Test Engineer to own critical product tests from concept through full-scale production. The role is based near Torrance, CA and reports to the Head of NPI & Test, offering high-impact work...
$138.55k - $187.45k
...focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for... ...and test, mission planning for ground and flight tests of multiple systems under test Coordinate... ...of aircraft systems Coordinate engineering and certification activities for flight test...Weekly payPermanent employmentTemporary workWork at office$25 - $33 per hour
Hermeus is seeking a Flight Test Intern in Los Angeles, CA, assisting experienced engineers with the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests. Candidates should be enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited institution and have strong interests in flight testing...Internship$200k
A defense technology company in El Segundo seeks a Manufacturing Hardware Test Engineer to prototype and debug test instruments for advanced drone systems. The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in developing test...$110k - $200k
...high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed,... ...adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move... ...doing Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Hardware Test Engineer eager to shape the future...Work experience placement$90k - $135k
...Propulsion Test Engineer – K2 Space Corporation Join to apply for the Propulsion Test Engineer role at K2 Space Corporation 1 day ago Be among... ...test equipment. In your first year, you will validate flight hardware using your proven diagnostic tools, participate in multidisciplinary...Permanent employment- A leading aerospace manufacturer in California seeks a Propulsion Engineer to design and test Raptor engine components. You'll engage in creating mechanical systems while ensuring the reliability of flow control devices. Candidates must have a bachelor's in engineering...
- Castelion is seeking an Avionics Hardware Engineer to engage in the design, testing, and validation of hardware used in flight systems. The role emphasizes ownership over independent project components, aimed at engineers with strong electrical engineering fundamentals....
$150k - $215k
Hardware Integration Test Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hardware Integration Test Engineer to join our rapidly-growing team.... ...You will collaborate with nearly every engineering team — Flight Software, Guidance Navigation & Control, Avionics, Power,...Permanent employmentFlexible hours- Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, California is looking for an Avionics Hardware Engineer to design, manufacture, and test electrical components. You will own hardware through all lifecycle phases, ensuring quality and functionality for space applications. Candidates...
- EVgo in El Segundo is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to execute validation testing for DC fast charging components. You will lead test campaigns, analyze data, and provide insights to enhance product quality... The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and...
$129.3k - $193.9k
...Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer - Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) level 4 to lead projects... ...for formal test events. Plan, organize, and manage hardware requirements for both in‑house and external test environments...Remote workWorldwideRelocation packageShift work
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