Space Payload jobs in CA

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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 the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft, serving as the primary technical interface between Blue Origin and payload customers throughout the full lifecycle. Lead requirements development, systems engineering, and oversee payload integration and testing activities.$173,466 to $242,851 per yearOn site

Principal Mission Payload Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Payload

Lead Radar Engineer, Mars Orbiter Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · PayloadYou will own a wideband UHF shallow radar sounder for a Mars orbiter, leading the instrument from design through spacecraft integration, calibration, and on-orbit commissioning. You'll co-design with science partners, manage hardware development across RF and digital disciplines, and execute significant portions of the design yourself while providing technical leadership.$175,000 to $263,000 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

Navigation Engineer (PNT Signal-in-Space) Verified today

Logos Space · Mountain View, CA · PayloadDesign and own the PNT signal that Logos Space satellites generate and transmit to users worldwide. You will define PRN/spreading codes, navigation message structure, signal timing, modulation, and the interfaces between payload and onboard signal generation for a proliferated LEO constellation.On site

Senior Manager of Product, Imagery Verified today

Planet Labs · San Francisco, CA · PayloadLead strategy for Planet's imaging satellite product portfolio spanning Monitoring, High-Resolution, Hyperspectral, and Analysis-Ready Data products. You'll manage four Product Managers, drive cross-team collaboration, and ensure products deliver measurable value to commercial and government customers worldwide.$182,900 to $228,600 per yearHybrid

Engineering Manager, Electro-Optical Systems Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Payload

Payload Systems Engineer Verified today

Stratolaunch · Mojave, CA · Payload

Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial) Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Payload

Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI) Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Payload

Senior Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial) Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Payload

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

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Payload

GNSS Engineer Verified today

Xona Space · Burlingame, CA · PayloadXona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar - the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit - Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. Key Responsibilities Include: Designing and...