Space Systems jobs in Hawthorne, CA

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IT Windows System Engineer - Top Secret Clearance Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsBuild and manage enterprise Windows systems and infrastructure that support SpaceX's rocket and spacecraft operations. You'll design resilient, scalable platforms, automate solutions, and work across air-gapped and standard environments in a fast-paced engineering organization.$130,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Sr. Program Systems Engineer Verified today

Astrolab · Hawthorne, CA · Space Systems

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

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou will manage HPC clusters, storage systems and high-speed networks serving SpaceX engineers across all disciplines. Install Linux-based compute infrastructure, automate operations, and provide technical support to teams working on spacecraft and launch systems.$165,000 to $265,000 per yearOn site

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

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsManage and administer SpaceX's HPC clusters, storage systems and high-speed networks that power engineering across the company. You will install Linux compute clusters, provide technical support to teams, and write documentation translating complex systems for non-technical audiences.$165,000 to $265,000 per yearOn site

Sourcing Manager (Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou will own sourcing strategy for launch vehicle electronics categories - PCBs, contract manufacturing, components, and instrumentation. Develop and manage suppliers, execute cost-reduction projects, and interface with engineering on design for manufacturability and avionics hardware.$120,000 to $170,000 per yearOn site

Propulsion Engineer (Falcon Flight Operations) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsOwn the propulsion systems that make Falcon the world's most reliable launch vehicle. You'll make critical decisions on Merlin engines and Stage hardware during build, test, and flight operations, drive reliability improvements, and lead anomaly investigations across all SpaceX facilities.$100,000 to $130,000 per yearOn site

Rover Thermal Control Systems Engineer (GNC/ Software) Verified today

Astrolab · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou will develop active thermal control systems and algorithms for Astrolab's lunar rovers, working within tight power constraints. You'll own simulation, analysis, sensor and actuator sizing, gain tuning, and hardware/software verification testing.On site

GNC Engineer, ADCS (Starshield) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou will design and implement GNC software that flies Starshield satellites, balancing payload pointing, thermal constraints, power budgets, and momentum management across all mission phases. Own 6DOF modeling, navigation filtering, control systems, and hardware-in-the-loop testing for a mission-critical ADCS subsystem.$125,000 to $160,000 per yearOn site

Mission Operations Engineer Verified today

Reflect Orbital · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou will own day-to-day spacecraft operations and build the automation, procedures, and tools that run our constellation. Monitor telemetry, investigate anomalies, plan maneuvers, and drive how we operate at scale.On site

Principal GNC Engineer Verified today

Reflect Orbital · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsDesign and own the guidance, navigation and control systems for a novel spacecraft that reflects sunlight to Earth from orbit. You will develop closed-loop attitude and orbit control algorithms, validate them in hardware-in-the-loop testing, and drive in-orbit performance of the entire vehicle.On site

Principal Mission Operations Engineer Verified today

Reflect Orbital · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsYou'll design and lead mission operations for Reflect's growing satellite constellation, from launch and LEOP through anomaly resolution. Define the operations concept, flight rules, fault management philosophy, and automation roadmap that scales from a few satellites to a full fleet.On site

Senior GNC Engineer Verified today

Reflect Orbital · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsDesign and own the guidance, navigation and control systems for Reflect's novel space vehicle. You will develop closed-loop attitude and orbit control algorithms, build 6-DOF simulations, write flight software in C++/Rust, and validate performance through HITL testing and Monte Carlo analysis.On site

Senior Mission Operations Engineer Verified today

Reflect Orbital · Hawthorne, CA · Space SystemsOwn day-to-day spacecraft operations and build the automation keeping our fleet running. You'll lead shifts, investigate anomalies, plan maneuvers, and mentor the team during critical phases like LEOP and commissioning.On site

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

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

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 (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, ADCS (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, ATTITUDE DETERMINATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch...$125,000 to $150,000 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

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

Astrodynamics and Navigation Engineer III Verified today

Quantum Space · Rockville, MD +2 more · Space SystemsDesign trajectories and lead mission analysis for Quantum Space's high-mobility spacecraft operating across LEO, GEO, and cislunar regimes. You will own flight dynamics capabilities, maneuver planning, and end-to-end performance analysis from concept through on-orbit operations.$125,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Software Systems Engineer III Verified today

Quantum Space · Rockville, MD +1 more · Space SystemsDesign and architect spacecraft software systems from concept through on-orbit operations. You'll own system requirements, interface definitions, and integration across flight software, ground systems, and hardware teams on Quantum Space's high-mobility platforms.$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 SystemsOwn the localization software that determines and tracks rover position on the Moon's surface. You'll design algorithms, test on real rover prototypes and NASA lunar terrain simulations, and iterate rapidly from concept to deployment.On site