Space Systems jobs in El Segundo, CA

15 open roles, verified daily

Senior Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Space SystemsYou will own the full lifecycle of on-orbit operations for Varda's Winnie Spaceship, from mission profile creation through execution. Develop operational procedures for pharmaceutical processing payloads, automate ground control workflows, and scale capabilities as flight cadence grows.$140,333 to $179,314 per yearOn site

Senior Terrestrial Automation and Controls Engineer Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Space SystemsYou will design, build, and own ground support equipment and test systems that qualify Varda's W-Series spacecraft for orbit. Work end-to-end from electrical panel design through commissioning of propulsion test stands, thermal vacuum chambers, and spacecraft integration rigs using modern PLC and EtherCAT tooling.$140,333 to $179,314 per yearOn site

Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer II Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Space SystemsOwn full on-orbit mission operations for Varda's Winnie Spaceship, from mission profile development through execution. You will lead operations teams, automate workflows, and scale capabilities for growing flight cadence in a startup environment.$119,543 to $152,749 per yearOn site

Terrestrial Automation and Controls Engineer II Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Space SystemsYou will design, build, and own sophisticated ground support equipment and test systems that qualify Varda's spaceflight hardware for orbit. Work with custom PLC frameworks, EtherCAT tooling, and thermal vacuum chambers to support propulsion, avionics, and manufacturing teams.$119,543 to $152,749 per yearOn site

Senior Communication Systems Engineer Verified today

CesiumAstro · El Segundo, CA · Space SystemsOwn space communication payload architecture and system design across multidisciplinary teams. You'll define requirements, develop phased array concepts, and drive complex satellite programs from concept through verification at this fast-paced aerospace startup.On site

Staff Communication Systems Engineer Verified today

CesiumAstro · El Segundo, CA · Space SystemsYou will be the technical point of contact for CesiumAstro's communication programs, owning system architecture, payload design, and requirements development for phased array systems across satellites and aerospace platforms. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage customer interfaces, and drive complex space programs from concept through deployment.On site

Ground Systems Engineer (Secret clearance) Verified today

Vantor · El Segundo, CA · Space SystemsTest, analyze and validate next-generation Missile Warning and remote sensing systems for the U.S. Space Force. You'll lead systems engineering analysis, develop technical specifications and integration plans, and coordinate across client, team and leadership to deliver advanced space-sensing capabilities.$123,000 to $164,000 per yearHybrid

Principal Launch Vehicle Design Engineer II Verified today

CesiumAstro · El Segundo, CA · Space SystemsPlease Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

Senior Engineering Manager, Systems Engineering Verified today

CesiumAstro · El Segundo, CA · Space Systems

Senior Launch Vehicle Design Engineer I Verified today

CesiumAstro · El Segundo, CA · Space SystemsPlease Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Space Systems

Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Space Systems

Senior Mission Design Engineer Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Space Systems

Senior Systems Engineer, Flight Safety Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Space Systems

Systems Engineer, Flight Safety Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Space Systems