Space Payload jobs in CA

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High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (RFIC Engineering) Verified today

SpaceX · Palo Alto, CA · PayloadDesign and simulate drivers, transimpedance amplifiers, and electro-optical circuits for next-generation Starlink PIC/EIC components deployed in space and ground infrastructure worldwide. You'll partition functions between hardware, software and optical domains alongside systems and DSP teams.$135,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Sr. High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (RFIC Engineering) Verified today

SpaceX · Palo Alto, CA · PayloadDesign and simulate cutting-edge photonics and RF/analog integrated circuits for Starlink's next-generation high-speed optical links. You'll work across systems, firmware, and ASIC teams to develop silicon photonics solutions deployed in space and ground infrastructure.$175,000 to $280,000 per yearOn site

Principal Machine Learning Engineer (EO/IR Image Analysis) Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PayloadDesign and deploy deep neural networks for electro-optical and infrared image processing on Rocket Lab's space-based payload systems supporting the U.S. Space Development Agency. You'll develop computer vision algorithms, train models, and integrate ML solutions into operational systems.$198,900 to $318,200 per yearOn site

Senior Machine Learning Engineer II (EO/IR Image Analysis) Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PayloadYou will develop computer vision algorithms and deep neural networks for EO/IR image processing on the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Design, train, and deploy ML models for space-based optical systems supporting national defense.$130,000 to $229,100 per yearOn site

Senior Payload Systems, Integration, & Test Engineer Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · PayloadYou will own end-to-end mission success for a portfolio of payloads from pharmaceutical processing to sensors and communication systems. Lead integration and test campaigns, define interfaces, coordinate operations, and ensure safe recovery of payload data and hardware on Varda's W-Series vehicles.$140,333 to $202,703 per yearOn site

Staff Radar Engineer, Mars Orbiter Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · PayloadYou'll own a wideband UHF shallow radar sounder for a Mars orbiter, leading design, hardware development, and spacecraft integration end-to-end. Co-design with science partners to build both sounder and radiometer modes that measure subsurface structure and temperature across Mars.$175,000 to $263,000 per yearOn site

Principal Algorithm Engineer (EO/IR Image Analysis) Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PayloadBuild image-processing and detection algorithms for next-generation EO/IR space payloads. You'll develop simulation frameworks, optimize real-time implementations, and apply deep learning to track objects in mission-critical sensor data for defense and intelligence customers.$198,900 to $318,200 per yearOn site

Senior Algorithm Engineer II (EO/IR Image Analysis) Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PayloadYou will develop computer vision algorithms and deep neural networks for Electro-Optical and infrared image processing on the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Work across physics-based simulations, model training, and operational deployment.$130,000 to $229,100 per yearOn site

Payload Systems, Integration, & Test Engineer II Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · PayloadYou'll own payload mission success from scoping through recovery: integrating customer and in-house pharmaceutical and sensor payloads onto Varda's W-Series vehicles, planning environmental test campaigns, and serving as the technical bridge between payload and spacecraft.$119,543 to $172,673 per yearOn site

Director, Radar Payload Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PayloadDirect the full development lifecycle of advanced space-based radar payloads including SAR systems from architecture and prototyping through mission operations. Lead multidisciplinary RF and engineering teams designing waveforms, antennas, and signal processing chains optimized for LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits.$268,600 to $422,000 per yearOn site

Principal Payload Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Required) Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · PayloadYou will manage integration of optical terminals on Blue Ring spacecraft, serving as primary technical interface with national security customers. Lead requirements development, interface control, and payload testing across the full lifecycle from contract through launch.$173,466 to $242,851 per yearOn site

Principal Mission Payload Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PayloadOwn payload integration across K2's largest-ever satellites, from proposal through on-orbit commissioning. You'll define mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces, lead customer design reviews, and coordinate cross-functional teams building spacecraft for LEO to deep space.$175,000 to $230,000 per yearOn site

Sr. Manager, Synthetic Aperture Radar Verified today

Voyager Space · El Segundo, CA · PayloadYou'll oversee automated target recognition software development for Synthetic Aperture Radar imagery, leading a team of radar specialists and machine learning engineers. Drive physics-based phenomenology research and deliver mission-critical capabilities to US government customers.$200,000 to $270,000 per yearOn site

Spécialiste GNSS / GNSS Specialist Verified today

Xona Space · Montreal, Canada · Payload

Signal Processing Engineer – GNSS/PNT Verified today

Logos Space · Mountain View, CA · PayloadDesign the navigation signals that Logos Space satellites will transmit to users worldwide. You will turn signal concepts into working implementations, specifications, and tests that prove the signal can be acquired, tracked, and decoded by receivers.On site

Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial) Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PayloadManage payload integration across K2's high-power satellite platforms from proposal through on-orbit commissioning. You'll own customer interfaces, define mechanical and electrical specifications, and coordinate with vehicle engineering, avionics, software and thermal teams.$100,000 to $135,000 per yearOn site

Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI) Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PayloadYou will manage payload integration across the full satellite lifecycle, from proposals through on-orbit operations. Lead technical discussions with National Security customers, define mechanical and electrical interfaces, and coordinate cross-functional spacecraft teams to ensure mission success.$100,000 to $135,000 per yearOn site

Senior Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial) Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PayloadYou'll own payload integration across K2's largest-ever satellite platforms, from early customer proposals through launch and on-orbit commissioning. Serve as the primary technical interface between K2, commercial customers, and partners, managing mechanical, electrical, and power interfaces across the full program lifecycle.$135,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Senior Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI) Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PayloadYou'll manage payload integration across K2's high-power satellite lifecycle, from proposal through on-orbit operations. Lead customer engagements, define mechanical and electrical interfaces, and oversee verification testing for national security missions.$135,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site