55 aerospace engineer jobs found

Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We're looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate manufacturing engineer to join our team with a focus in Electrical Systems Integration (ESI), taking prototype work to a manufacturing level and bringing together engineering, manufacturing, and integration. The engineer will be responsible for manufacturing definition of flight critical wire harness assemblies and...

PROLIM (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking Engineer Tool 1 for one of our top Client for Location: El Segundo, CA (100% Onsite) Qualified candidates can directly send your updated resume and contact info via email: sameer.mithaigar@prolim.com Job Description : Designation : Engineer Tool 1 location : El Segundo, CA (100% Onsite) Pay rate : $39-$42/hr on W2 Type : Contract Job summary: Join a Leading Aerospace & Defense Organization We are seeking a motivated Engineer Tool 1 to support a Tool Design organization in El Segundo, California. This is an exciting opportunity for recent engineering graduates and early-career professionals looking to contribute to advanced aerospace manufacturing programs. In this role, you will support the design and development of production tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, machine attachments, and fabrication equipment used in aerospace manufacturing and assembly operations. You will work closely with manufacturing,...

Cowboy Space Corp. is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our satellites operate in Low Earth Orbit to collect sunlight and enable a new class of capabilities-from powering on-orbit compute, to transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit compute to delivering secure, high-bandwidth optical data. By rethinking how energy and data are generated and distributed in space, we're unlocking entirely new ways to operate both in orbit and on Earth. Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt (co-founder of Robinhood), Cowboy Space Corp. is backed by leading investors and built by a team from top aerospace and defense organizations. We're moving quickly to solve complex technical challenges and build a new category of space infrastructure. About the Role: We are looking for a Wiring Harness Engineer to design and integrate robust electrical harnessing systems for our spacecraft platforms. This role will own the...

Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. 2027 TMP Tech & NPI Entry Level Engineering Rotation - MS/PHD The Turbomachinery Technology and New Product Introduction (NPI) team is seeking passionate, entry level engineers with advanced degrees (Master's or PhD) specializing in gas turbine aerodynamics, heat transfer, performance, combustion, additive manufacturing technology, or mechanical/aerospace engineering bachelor's degree with a data science Master/PhD to join our team. Please see job...

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built...

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary The Quantum Photonics Group (led by Principal Investigator (PI) Oskar Painter) is seeking an Equipment Engineer, Dry Etch to assist in the day-to-day technical operations of its cleanroom facilities on the Caltech campus. The QPG Equipment Engineer will take an important role in maintaining peak performance of state-of-the-art nanofabrication equipment, which includes material deposition systems (e.g. plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, physical vapor deposition), material etching systems (e.g. reactive ion etchers, vapor HF), a scanning electron microscope, fume hoods for wet chemistry, and other supporting...

Job Description: Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking to hire a Mechanical Engineer to provide onsite support for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations (FEMO) contract located on Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The duties of the FEMO is to modify, maintain, and operate AFRC facilities and infrastructure in support of changing mission requirements, while minimizing adverse impact to research operations and employees; complying with Federal, State, local, and NASA regulations and requirements. The qualified candidate should have expertise with ARC GIS and Maximo CMMS or similar systems. Candidates should possess a degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on facilities construction and maintenance. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $114,816 Annual Salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications. US citizenship or Permanent Residency is...

Job Summary The project engineer will be responsible for leading product and component design activities from concept development through design review, prototyping, qualification, certification, and production launch. This role will work cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, R&D, and Project Engineering to support the successful development and on-time launch of new aerospace products and programs. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, highly motivated mechanical engineer with strong technical ownership, excellent communication skills, and the potential to grow within the organization. This person should be comfortable leading complex design projects, mentoring junior engineers, supporting customers, and driving continuous improvement of current product lines through robust design, manufacturability, supply chain readiness, and field issue resolution. Primary Responsibilities Develop product and component designs, CAD models/MBDs, and...

About Us At Antares, our long-term mission is to make clean energy abundant from Earth to the Asteroid Belt. We're fueled by the belief that advanced nuclear energy can strengthen our military, solve the climate crisis, elevate global living standards, and expand humanity's presence in outer space. To achieve our mission, we're building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors that can be used terrestrially, underwater, and in space. The Antares team hails from SpaceX, the White House, the Pentagon, the Department of Energy, MIT, Rigetti Computing, General Atomics, Relativity Space, Ursa Major, and National Laboratories like Idaho, Oak Ridge, Los Alamos, and Savannah River. Antares has raised over $600M in venture capital from top-tier investors and has hundreds of million-dollars on contract with the military services, NASA, and the Department of Energy. About the Role As a Level I or Level II Mechanical Design Engineer in the Mission Engineering team, you...

About Us At Antares, our long-term mission is to make clean energy abundant from Earth to the Asteroid Belt. We're fueled by the belief that advanced nuclear energy can strengthen our military, solve the climate crisis, elevate global living standards, and expand humanity's presence in outer space. To achieve our mission, we're building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors that can be used terrestrially, underwater, and in space. The Antares team hails from SpaceX, the White House, the Pentagon, the Department of Energy, MIT, Rigetti Computing, General Atomics, Relativity Space, Ursa Major, and National Laboratories like Idaho, Oak Ridge, Los Alamos, and Savannah River. Antares has raised over $600M in venture capital from top-tier investors and has hundreds of million-dollars on contract with the military services, NASA, and the Department of Energy. About the Role As a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Mission Engineering team, you will primarily own...

Amca is building America's new industrial base. Since the 1990s, our ability to build new aviation and military systems and maintain the ones we already have has eroded. Today, the gap between what the nation needs to produce and what it is capable of producing is the largest it has been in generations. To help close that gap, Amca rapidly develops and manufactures new critical components and subsystems required to build and sustain the planes, military vehicles, and core infrastructure America needs. Today, we operate seven factories nationwide, including our advanced prototyping and testing headquarters in El Segundo, and deliver avionics, hydraulic, and electrical components for platforms such as the F-35, F-16, F/A-18, 737MAX, 787, A320neo, A321, Mk-48, and M1 Abrams. Overview The Junior Propulsion Component Engineer supports the design and development of Amca's propulsion control hardware under the direction of senior engineers. You will contribute to the design of valves,...

**Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements** Who We Are We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about building the financial infrastructure behind cutting-edge hardware, let's chat! We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future. A couple other things: We offer a lot of autonomy We like to run lean for impact We have great benefits We are well funded, and already generating revenue We're currently in Torrance, CA, but will be moving into a new facility in Hawthorne, CA in the summer! What you'll do: This engineer will own electrical interconnect design across our actuation product lines, with primary focus on our...

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world's aviation leaders. Ontic's Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace. Our team is looking for a Manufacturing Mechanical Design Engineer II , to join them. The Manufacturing Mechanical Design Engineer II is responsible for providing comprehensive engineering support to production operations to ensure efficient manufacturing processes, high-quality output, and continuous improvement. This role bridges design, production, and quality teams to optimize manufacturing performance and implement cost-effective solutions. To be considered for the...

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose This role serves as the technical bridge between design/manufacturing engineers and the production team, with a core focus on developing...

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. As a Structures Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and delivery of primary and secondary aircraft structures for hypersonic vehicles. You will own hardware from early trade studies through detailed design, manufacturing, integration, and flight test, working closely with propulsion, aerothermal, manufacturing, and test teams. This role requires strong fundamentals in structural design, comfort operating in ambiguous problem spaces, and the ability to move quickly while maintaining engineering discipline. Responsibilities Design and develop primary and secondary aircraft structures,...

Please review the job details below. Lanteris Space Systems is currently seeking a Thermal Analyst to join our Thermal Engineering team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will work closely with our Thermal Engineering team to develop spacecraft thermal solutions for all phases of the spacecraft life cycle: proposal, design, assembly, ground testing including thermal vacuum testing, launch, and on-orbit operations. Your focus will be on thermal analysis of spacecraft using Thermal Desktop, with collaboration with other spacecraft subsystems and disciplines including propulsion, power, avionics, attitude control, structural/mechanical, RF communications, and orbital dynamics. Responsibilities Develop and refine finite difference/element thermal models of entire spacecraft and lower-level assemblies/components using Thermal Desktop software Correlate thermal models with ground test and on-orbit data Prepare detailed technical reports of work performed and present to small...

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. Position Summary Successful candidate will implement lean process improvements in a precision machining environment that reduce process variation and improve productivity, as part of the Manufacturing Engineering team. This position is located in Simi Valley, CA. Responsibilities Reduce scrap and non-conformances through strong RCCA and improved process control Develop processes and planning for New Product Launch and Existing Product Reactivation Recommend and implement new equipment, including process planning and development. Develop and modify manufacturing processes including process planning, process drawings using Solidworks software, machine fixtures, cutting tools, gages, special processes, assembly, and inspection. Participate in LEAN initiative and engage RBS and Six Sigma tools for process improvements. Bring new ideas and positive support to the current...

Open Position - Optical Engineer Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is revolutionizing the world of surgical ophthalmology by developing a novel, AI driven, and imaging-guided surgical robotic system. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. aims to expand access to care, provide superior capabilities to the human surgeon, and enhance patient outcomes. Microsurgery in general and Ophthalmology are subfields of surgery for which the surgical outcomes can be significantly improved by robotic systems to allow superior dexterity, precision, accuracy, and visualization beyond the human surgeon's own capabilities. We are seeking highly motivated, and intellectually inquisitive individuals looking to make a positive impact on healthcare via the development of robotic technology. The core values of Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. are: Commitment to Excellence: We aim to deliver superior patient outcomes and surgeon experiences Passion for Creativity and Innovation:...

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Manufacturing Engineer, Additive This role is our first Manufacturing Engineer focused on...

Attalon / Location Overview Attalon is a leading innovator in advanced optical technologies, serving mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense, and scientific research. Our dedication to precision engineering, technical excellence, and continuous innovation has established us as a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance optical systems. Process Development Engineer - CNC We are seeking a highly skilled Process Development Engineer - CNC to join our Richmond, California team. You will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting CNC programs and machining processes that enable high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing of glass aerospace components. This role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to translate complex design requirements into reliable, scalable machining solutions. If you're energized by complex challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to shape...