Space Payload jobs in Long Beach, CA

6 open roles, verified daily

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

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

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