Space Systems jobs in Hawthorne, CA

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Staff Thermal Control Systems Engineer Verified today

Astrolab · Hawthorne, CA · Space Systems

GNC Engineer, ADCS (Starshield) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space Systems

Principal GNC Engineer Verified today

Reflect Orbital · Hawthorne, CA · Space Systems

Senior GNC Engineer Verified today

Reflect Orbital · Hawthorne, CA · Space Systems

Rover Control Systems Engineer Verified today

Astrolab · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou'll design control systems for lunar rovers, including vehicle mobility, robotic arm, and antenna pointing. Work through simulation, gain tuning, and hardware-software integration testing to solve the problems that enable sustained Moon operations.On site

Lead Rover Navigation and Perception Engineer Verified today

Astrolab · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsDesign, tune, and test navigation and perception systems for lunar rovers. You'll lead the GNC team through algorithm development, hardware characterization, and test campaigns in analog lunar environments.On site

GNC Engineer (All Levels) Verified today

Astrolab · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsOwn the guidance, navigation, and control systems for Astrolab's lunar rovers. You will design and test GNC algorithms for crewed, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous operations, from hardware selection through field validation.On site

Mission Operations Technical Writer Verified today

Astrolab · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou will translate complex lunar operations into clear, actionable documentation: flight rules, procedures, console handbooks, and contingency guides. Work directly with Flight Controllers and Systems Engineers to ensure safe, effective mission execution on the Moon.On site

GNC Engineer (Starfall) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou'll develop production GNC algorithms and simulations for Starfall, SpaceX's entry capsule for logistics and in-space manufacturing. Work on atmospheric entry, trajectory design, precision navigation, and fleet-level coordination using C++ or Python.$125,000 to $150,000 per yearOn site

Principal Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer Verified today

Quantum Space · Rockville, MD +1 more · Space SystemsOwn the guidance, navigation, and control architecture for Quantum Space's high-mobility spacecraft from concept through flight operations. You will design attitude control systems, define control laws for precision pointing and proximity operations, architect state estimation frameworks, and lead GNC verification across analysis, simulation, and flight test.$175,000 to $225,000 per yearOn site

Rover Navigation/Localization Engineer Verified today

Astrolab · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou will design, analyze and validate localization solutions for Astrolab's lunar rovers. Fuse data from IMU, star tracker, Lidar and cameras to estimate vehicle state reliably under real-world conditions including data dropouts and transmission latencies.On site

Sr. Mission Operations Engineer Verified today

Astrolab · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou will define operational architecture and develop mission procedures for Astrolab's crewed and uncrewed lunar rovers. You'll coordinate with NASA and partner teams, lead simulations and training, and execute real-time surface operations on the Moon.On site

Staff Robotic Control Systems Engineer Verified today

Astrolab · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou will develop control systems for Astrolab's lunar rovers: motor controllers, vehicle mobility, robotic arm dynamics, and communication antenna pointing. Work on simulation, gain tuning, and integrated hardware-software testing for hardware that operates on the Moon.On site

Reliability Engineer, Satellite Systems (Starshield) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou'll investigate and analyze on-orbit hardware failures across the Starshield satellite constellation, driving root cause analysis and building monitoring systems. Work cross-functionally with design, production, and operations teams to improve reliability from individual components to the entire fleet.$100,000 to $130,000 per yearOn site

Automation & Controls Engineer (Asset Engineering) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER (ASSET ENGINEERING) The Asset Engineering team is dedicated to developing the factory machines, tooling,...$100,000 to $115,000 per year

Automation & Controls Engineer (Facilities) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER (FACILITIES) As a member of the critical infrastructure team, you will design, build, and activate some...$100,000 to $115,000 per year

Automation & Controls Engineer (Raptor Manufacturing Systems) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER (RAPTOR MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS) As an Automation & Controls Engineer for 3D additive printers supporting...$100,000 to $115,000 per year

GNC Engineer, Beam Planning (Starshield) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. GNC ENGINEER, BEAM PLANNING (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national...$125,000 to $150,000 per year

GNC Engineer, Fleet Management (Starshield) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. GNC ENGINEER, FLEET MANAGEMENT (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national...$125,000 to $150,000 per year

IT Systems Engineer (Endpoint) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER (ENDPOINT) SpaceX is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to join the Endpoint team.$135,000 to $170,000 per year

IT Systems Engineer - Top Secret Clearance Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space Systems

IT Windows Systems Engineer - Top Secret Clearance Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space Systems

Mission Integration Engineer, Mission Systems (Starshield) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MISSION INTEGRATION ENGINEER, MISSION SYSTEMS (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to...$100,000 to $117,500 per yearRemote

Site Reliability Engineer, GNC Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, GNC SpaceX’s mission is to make humanity multiplanetary by developing fully and rapidly reusable launch...$125,000 to $145,000 per year

Software Engineer, Satellite Systems (Starshield) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SATELLITE SYSTEMS (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support...$125,000 to $150,000 per year

Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Components) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR.$130,000 to $180,000 per year

Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Facilities) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR.$130,000 to $180,000 per year

Sr. High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineer Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR.$165,000 to $230,000 per year

Astrodynamics and Navigation Engineer III Verified today

Quantum Space · Rockville, MD +2 more · Space SystemsLead trajectory design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning for highly maneuverable spacecraft missions across LEO, GEO, and cislunar regimes. You will own mission-level simulation, navigation architecture, and flight dynamics tools that define how Quantum Space spacecraft operate.$125,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Software Systems Engineer III Verified today

Quantum Space · Rockville, MD +1 more · Space SystemsYou will lead the architecture and design of Ranger spacecraft software systems, managing requirements, interfaces, and verification across the full development lifecycle. Partner with flight software, autonomy, mission operations, and GNC teams to deliver reliable, autonomous spacecraft operations.$160,000 to $200,000 per yearOn site

Spacecraft Systems Engineer Verified today

Quantum Space · Rockville, MD +1 more · Space SystemsOwn spacecraft-level technical execution across all subsystems from mission concept through launch and flight operations. You will lead requirements, architecture, integration, and verification for advanced high-mobility spacecraft supporting national security and commercial missions.$110,000 to $220,000 per yearOn site

Senior Robotics Software Engineer – Lunar Rover Localization Verified today

Starpath Robotics · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou will own the localization software that determines and tracks our lunar rover's position on the Moon. Design algorithms, implement them in production code, test on real rover prototypes and in Gazebo simulation, evaluate performance, and iterate rapidly to solve the unique challenges of navigation without GPS.On site