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Lead Systems Engineer, Ground Systems Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space SystemsOwn systems engineering execution for a satellite command and control ground system program supporting critical space operations. Lead requirements, verification, and validation from concept through operations, directing cross-functional teams across command and control infrastructure, telemetry, and ground station networks.$160,000 to $235,000 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer II - Mission Architecture Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou will lead the engineering formulation of Rocket Lab's satellite systems for business development and new mission capture. Own technical budgets, requirements definition, vehicle simulations, test planning, and work directly with customers to shape proposal architecture for civil, national security, and commercial programs.$209,000 to $255,000 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer I - Mission Architecture Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou will lead the formulation of new satellite systems, developing technical budgets, system requirements, simulations, and test plans. Own the technical architecture for spacecraft missions supporting civil, national security, and commercial opportunities.$175,000 to $206,000 per yearOn site

Mission Operations Engineer II Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsDevelop technical training and crew operations procedures for Haven-1, the world's first commercial space station launching in 2027. You will own human-in-the-loop testing, procedure development, and real-time mission operations support for Vast's crewed spacecraft.$112,000 to $159,000 per yearOn site

Mission Systems Engineer Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space SystemsDesign rendezvous and constellation missions, build orbital analysis tools, and conduct spacecraft trajectory optimization. You'll lead mission simulations and system-level engineering decisions across the full program lifecycle from contract award through mission completion.$130,000 to $195,000 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer - Satellites Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou will own avionics systems across design, integration, test, and operations for Vast Satellite, a new high-power satellite product line. Define system architecture, lead cross-functional design trades, develop verification plans, and mentor engineers in a fast-paced commercial space company.$120,540 to $209,520 per yearOn site

Senior Controls Engineer, Optical Beam Pointing Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn the optical beam pointing and control system for our 2028 Mars Orbiter mission. You'll design sensor fusion algorithms, fast steering mirror controls, and flight-ready systems that maintain precision optical links across interplanetary distances while managing spacecraft jitter and environmental disturbances.$148,000 to $222,000 per yearOn site

MSAD Systems Engineer V - Team Manager Verified today

Voyager Space · Folsom, CA +4 more · Space SystemsLead the Modeling, Simulation, and Algorithm Design team for Voyager's propulsion and aerospace programs. You'll develop high-fidelity control algorithms, simulation architectures, and manage a small technical team across controllability studies, performance engineering, and system verification.$153,615 to $199,400 per yearHybrid

Sr Systems Engineer Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou will lead the creation and rollout of systems engineering processes and tools across Relativity Space to support Terran R development. Working with software and IT teams, you'll identify pain points, prototype solutions, and drive automation that enables better design and test collaboration company-wide.$132,000 to $198,000 per yearOn site

GNC Performance Engineer II Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn trajectory design, performance simulation, and optimization for Terran R launch vehicle. You'll develop software tooling, lead cross-disciplinary trade studies, and directly shape how this rocket meets mission objectives.$126,000 to $188,000 per yearOn site

GNC Simulation Engineer I Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn the 6DOF simulation that tests Terran R's flight algorithms and dynamics from liftoff to landing. You'll develop physics models, numerical solvers, and hardware-in-the-loop interfaces while working across analysis and hardware teams to integrate subsystem models.$110,000 to $164,000 per yearOn siteEarly career

Systems Engineer - Aerospace Verified today

Voyager Space · Folsom, CA +3 more · Space SystemsYou will own systems engineering, integration, and verification of solid rocket propulsion systems from concept through production. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, develop requirements and verification strategies, and support propulsion development and test activities.$104,000 to $227,000 per yearOn site

Systems Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou'll own technical development of spacecraft missions, building and maintaining performance budgets, system requirements, simulations, and test plans. Work hands-on with flight hardware across Rocket Lab's Space Systems division supporting NASA, Space Development Agency, and U.S. Space Force programs.$89,350 to $125,325 per yearOn siteEarly career

Systems Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn the systems engineering for spacecraft missions serving NASA, SDA, and Space Force. You will develop technical budgets, define requirements, lead test planning, and drive hands-on hardware development for civil, commercial, and defense space programs.$110,875 to $156,225 per yearOn site

Senior Mission Design and Navigation Engineer Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsDesign and navigate Relativity's 2028 Mars Orbiter mission. You'll own interplanetary trajectory design, Mars orbit insertion, flight navigation, and serve as the primary interface with NASA's Deep Space Network.$148,000 to $222,000 per yearOn site

Flight Dynamics Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsDesign and analyze launch vehicle and spacecraft trajectories for Earth orbit, lunar, and interplanetary missions. You'll perform orbital propagation, rendezvous planning, and support real-time mission operations across a range of ambitious space programs.$125,000 to $161,000 per yearOn site

Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou will own thrust vector control and other mission-critical mechanism systems for Terran R, leading system-level design and integration across mechanical, GNC, avionics, and software teams. Drive requirements, architecture, verification, and flight readiness from concept through recovery.$132,000 to $198,000 per yearOn site

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Lunar Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn end-to-end lunar engineering projects for Vast's Moon ecosystem, from solar power stations and airlocks to habitat modules and docking systems. You'll concept, design, build, and test mechanical systems using CAD, leading trade studies and driving hardware from fabrication through flight.$137,000 to $230,000 per yearOn site

Senior System Architect, Lunar Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou will define and own the complete system architecture for Vast's lunar ecosystem, spanning surface habitats, power, communications, logistics, and crew systems. Lead architecture trade studies and collaborate with internal engineering teams to translate NASA mission needs into executable subsystem designs.$147,600 to $249,000 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsLead technical development of spacecraft missions across attitude control, power, communications, and thermal systems. You will own requirements, budgets, simulations, and test planning for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.$144,275 to $206,175 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn the technical development of spacecraft missions for NASA, Space Development Agency, and U.S. Space Force. You'll develop technical budgets, system requirements, simulations, test methods, and lead hands-on work with flight hardware across ADCS, power, communications, thermal, and command systems.$164,500 to $255,275 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer II - Secret Clearance Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn the technical development of spacecraft missions from requirements through test and flight. You'll develop performance budgets, lead system design across ADCS, power, comms, and thermal subsystems, and work hands-on with flight hardware for programs serving NASA, Space Force, and commercial partners.$164,500 to $255,275 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer II - Spacecraft Design Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsLead the mechanical engineering for Rocket Lab's next generation of satellites, from concept through production. You'll own spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and bus configurations for civil, national security, and commercial missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.$165,000 to $255,000 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer I - Secret Clearance Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn the technical development of spacecraft missions from requirements through test and flight. You'll develop performance budgets, lead systems analysis, and work hands-on with flight hardware across civil, commercial, and defense programs.$144,275 to $206,175 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer I - Spacecraft Design Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsLead the mechanical engineering of Rocket Lab's satellite systems from concept through production. You'll own mass budgets, structural design, mechanisms, and deployment systems for high-performance spacecraft serving civil, national security, and commercial missions.$144,000 to $206,000 per yearOn site

Spacecraft GNC Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsLead GNC and ADCS development across Rocket Lab's growing spacecraft fleet. You'll design flight software and algorithms, develop constellation autonomy tools, and integrate systems from concept through on-orbit operations. Work with customers and cross-functional teams on missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.$115,000 to $140,000 per yearOn site

GNC Engineer Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space Systems

Systems Engineer Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn the technical foundation of Haven Station's design and build. You'll lead requirements management, verification campaigns, and cross-functional coordination across all engineering disciplines to deliver the world's first human-rated commercial space station.$112,340 to $159,468 per yearOn site

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer II - Secret Clearance Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou'll design and analyze launch vehicle and spacecraft trajectories, perform orbital propagation and rendezvous planning, and support real-time mission operations for Earth orbit, lunar, and interplanetary missions alongside Rocket Lab's flight dynamics team.$194,000 to $300,000 per yearOn site

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer I - Secret Clearance Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsDesign and analyze trajectories for Earth orbit, lunar, and interplanetary spacecraft. You will develop launch and orbital maneuver profiles, perform rendezvous planning, and support real-time mission operations across a range of demanding missions.$152,000 to $233,000 per yearOn site

Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsLead guidance, navigation, and control design for Rocket Lab's growing spacecraft fleet across LEO, GEO, lunar, and interplanetary missions. You'll mentor a GNC team, develop flight software and autonomy tools, and work through the full engineering lifecycle from concept to on-orbit operations.$194,000 to $300,000 per yearOn site

Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer II - Secret Clearance Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsLead GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab's growing spacecraft fleet across LEO, GEO, Lunar, and interplanetary missions. You'll mentor a team, design flight software and autonomy tools, and work directly with customers and internal teams to ensure mission success.$194,000 to $300,000 per yearOn site

Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer I - Secret Clearance Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsLead GNC and ADCS design, modeling, and analysis across LEO, GEO, Lunar, and interplanetary missions. Mentor engineers on flight software, algorithms, autonomy tools, and hardware integration for a growing spacecraft family.$152,000 to $233,000 per yearOn site

GNC Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou'll design and analyze GNC systems for Rocket Lab's launch vehicles, leading trajectory optimization, flight code development, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Work directly with customers and internal teams to shape mission concepts from proposal through operations.$125,275 to $176,025 per yearOn site

Director, Mission Engineering & Management Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn mission engineering and program execution for Vast Satellite's new 15kW spacecraft bus constellation. You'll manage the integrated schedule, system requirements, budgets, customer payloads, and launch campaign for a 10-satellite demo in Q4 2027, scaling to hundreds of spacecraft annually.$188,600 to $267,720 per yearOn site

Senior GNC Engineer Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn end-to-end GNC for a new commercial satellite bus designed to scale to hundreds per year. You'll develop algorithms, 6DOF simulation, and pointing performance for high-power payloads demanding precise pointing and rapid slew.$159,900 to $226,980 per yearOn site

Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Design & Simulation Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn the spacecraft simulation and digital twin toolchain that powers Vast's mission factory. You'll define governing equations, build validation suites, and drive design trades across power, thermal, ADCS, and orbital mechanics as we scale from demo to hundreds of spacecraft annually.$112,340 to $159,468 per yearOn site

GNC Engineer II Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space SystemsOwn all aspects of GNC system development for autonomous spacecraft, from algorithm design through on-orbit operations. You'll design flight software, attitude determination algorithms, and high-fidelity 6-DOF simulations for spacecraft across LEO, GEO, and other orbit regimes.$115,000 to $165,000 per yearOn site

GNC Engineer III Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space SystemsOwn end-to-end GNC system development for autonomous spacecraft operating in LEO, GEO, and beyond. You will design flight software, attitude and orbit determination algorithms, conduct hardware trade studies, and support on-orbit commissioning for space superiority missions.$145,000 to $210,000 per yearOn site

GNC Engineer, Missile Defense Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space Systems

GNC Engineer, RPO Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space SystemsDesign and develop robust RPO estimation, optimization, and fault detection algorithms in C++ for autonomous spacecraft. You will perform mission design trade studies, test algorithms via software and hardware simulation, and work with the Space Operations team to integrate RPO plans and support post-flight analysis.$115,000 to $300,000 per yearOn site

Principal GNC Engineer Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space SystemsOwn end-to-end GNC system development for spacecraft operating in LEO, GEO, and cislunar space. You will design flight software, attitude and orbit algorithms, control laws, high-fidelity simulations, and lead hardware integration and on-orbit operations.$220,000 to $315,000 per yearOn site

Senior GNC Engineer Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space SystemsOwn end-to-end development of spacecraft GNC systems from architecture and algorithm design through flight operations. You will design attitude and orbit determination algorithms, control laws, high-fidelity simulations, and lead hardware integration for autonomous spacecraft operating across LEO, GEO, and cislunar orbits.$170,000 to $255,000 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space SystemsLead subsystem engineering across autonomous spacecraft, payloads, and space-based interceptors. You will define requirements, conduct trade studies, manage integration and verification, and support real-time mission operations for national defense space systems.$130,000 to $195,000 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer, Ground Systems Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space SystemsYou will define, analyze, and verify mission requirements for satellite command and control ground systems supporting critical space operations. Lead system trade studies, integration and verification plans, and cross-functional teams coordinating hardware and software across telemetry, tracking, and ground station networks.$135,000 to $190,000 per yearOn site

Staff GNC Engineer Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space SystemsOwn the full development lifecycle of spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems for LEO, GEO, and cislunar spacecraft. You will design attitude and orbit algorithms, control laws, high-fidelity 6-DOF simulations, and lead hardware integration and flight operations.$195,000 to $300,000 per yearOn site

Systems Engineer III Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Space SystemsOwn requirements definition, integration, and verification for autonomous spacecraft and advanced space systems across command and data handling, propulsion, guidance, thermal, and other subsystems. You will lead cross-functional teams, conduct trade studies, and support mission operations for U.S. defense initiatives.$105,000 to $160,000 per yearOn site

Principal Spacecraft GNC Engineer - Secret Clearance Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsLead guidance, navigation and control design for Rocket Lab's growing spacecraft fleet across LEO, lunar and interplanetary missions. You'll mentor a GNC team, develop flight algorithms, design autonomy tools, and drive integration and test across diverse space programs.$247,000 to $376,000 per yearOn site

Senior GNC Engineer II- Mission Formulation Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn GNC design and mission analysis for Rocket Lab's Electron and HASTE launch vehicles. You'll lead trajectory design, conduct Monte Carlo simulations, verify flight code performance, and support classified missions from concept through launch operations.$194,500 to $300,275 per yearOn site

Senior GNC Engineer I - Mission Formulation Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou'll own GNC design, trajectory analysis, and flight code development for Rocket Lab's Electron and HASTE launch vehicles. Lead mission formulation trades, work directly with customers on requirements, and conduct hardware-in-the-loop testing to verify vehicle performance.$196,275 to $216,075 per yearOn site

Senior IT Systems Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou'll design and operate Rocket Lab's cloud infrastructure and platform environments, leading deployments of VMware, Kubernetes, and Windows Server while supporting the teams building rockets and spacecraft. Troubleshoot, automate, and maintain systems across finance to launch operations.$115,000 to $140,000 per yearOn site

Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsLead GNC and ADCS development across Rocket Lab's growing fleet of LEO, lunar, and interplanetary spacecraft. You'll mentor engineers on attitude control, design flight software algorithms, develop constellation autonomy tools, and drive test and integration for high-stakes missions.$152,000 to $233,000 per yearOn site

Lead, Data & Control Systems Engineering Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsLead the data and control systems hardware team building test infrastructure for Terran R. You'll design world-class testing assets, mentor engineers, and own DACS deployment across millions of pounds of force test stands at our Long Beach headquarters.$128,000 to $192,000 per yearOn site

Senior Data & Control Systems Engineer Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsDesign and integrate data systems and motion control hardware for Terran R test stands at our Long Beach facility. You will own projects from concept through hands-on build and debug, working across electrical, mechanical, and operations teams to scale test infrastructure for a rapidly growing launch program.$124,000 to $186,000 per yearOn site

Senior Quality Systems Engineer Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsOwn the quality management system for Terran R, Relativity's production rocket. You will develop and scale QMS processes, lead audits, manage document control, and guide cross-functional teams through continuous improvement as the program moves from development into production.$113,000 to $169,000 per yearOn site