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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Software Product Line lead, NG Fellow 1 to provide visionary technical leadership for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit (AW BU) for our location in Northridge, CA . This influential role will be the authoritative owner of the AW BU software technical baseline, driving technical rigor by empowering the right technical leaders to focus on the most critical software challenges. This position will ensure a rigorous, traceable software foundation that delivers predictable performance, rapid integration, and secure, maintainable code throughout the product lifecycle. General Responsibilities: Define, maintain, and evolve the baseline software architecture and roadmap for the Advanced Weapons business unit, including critical interfaces and performance specifications. Establish and modernize integrated development environment standards that promote efficiency and technical excellence. Develop and enforce rigorous software-quality metrics, govern configuration management of source code and binaries, and oversee verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with the established architecture. Drive technical rigor by coordinating with senior technical leaders and focusing on resolving the most demanding software challenges. Collaborate closely with program Chief Engineers and program software leads to enforce software release quality and drive continuous process improvement. Serve as the strategic owner for the software technical baseline, ensuring that the software architecture remains current, secure, and aligned with long-term organizational goals. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and thought leadership to software teams across the Advanced Weapons portfolio. Partner with AW engineering functional and product line leaders to ensure alignment of technical strategies and to drive integrated solutions that support both software and hardware objectives. Influence annual operating plans (AOP), long-range strategic plans (LRSP), and the Technology Roadmap through data-driven insights and strategic vision. Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and inspire cross-functional teams while maintaining a focus on resolving critical technical challenges. Proven track record of strategic planning, effective resource allocation, and driving organizational change in complex, technology-driven environments. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with a talent for articulating technical strategy and gaining buy-in from key stakeholders. Strong mentorship skills, with the ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams that consistently deliver engineering excellence. Technical Skills and Core Competencies: Deep expertise in software architecture, configuration management, and modern integrated development environments. Proven experience in establishing and implementing rigorous software-quality metrics and verification and validation practices. Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data-driven insights to drive innovation and ensure quality. Extensive knowledge of advanced software engineering methodologies, agile practices, DevSecOps principles, and digital transformation initiatives in complex, mission-critical environments. Ability to work in collaboration with stakeholders focused on both software and hardware to deliver integrated, secure solutions. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field with 20+ years of relevant experience; 18+ years with a Master’s degree; or 15+ years with a PhD. Demonstrated experience in software engineering leadership within defense or aerospace environments, with a proven track record in defining and managing software technical baselines. Active Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance. Extensive experience driving large-scale, complex software initiatives from conception through deployment, ensuring secure and maintainable solutions. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Prior experience serving as a Software Chief Engineer or in a similar leadership role in the defense or aerospace industry. Proven success in establishing independent test and verification authorities to ensure compliance with architectural standards. Familiarity with emerging trends in digital engineering, agile transformation, and DevSecOps practices. The ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, as required by the role. Primary Level Salary Range: $219,300.00 - $328,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems is currently seeking a FPGA Digital Design Engineer 3 with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Digital Technologies Organization to help develop, enhance, and maintain FPGA designs on cutting edge products and systems. As a Digital FPGA Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The selected individual will work on FPGA and ASIC Design across the full product life cycle process. In this capacity, you will utilize your working knowledge of digital signal processing and digital interfaces. This role will support the ARRGM-ER program within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit in Northridge, CA . This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site in Northridge; CA on a 9/80 schedule . Telework is not available for this position. Relocation assistance, although not guaranteed, may be available. Roles and Responsibilities: Responsible for research, design, and development for complex high speed digital designs. Support the implementation of digital FPGA hardware architecture and algorithms. Collaborate with Systems Engineering to ensure firmware design meets system level requirements, review designs and analysis. Basic Qualifications for FPGA Digital Design Engineer 3: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other STEM discipline with 5 years of digital verification engineering experience using industry standard simulation tools; 3 years with an MS degree Must have hands on FPGA design experience with VHDL and/or Verilog within the past 3 years. Experience with AMD/Xilinx and/or Intel/Altera SoC FPGAs Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tools: Vivado, Quartus, and QuestaSim Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance to start Preferred Qualifications for FPGA Digital Design Engineer 3: Experience with DSP, MATLAB, and SimuLink Knowledgeable in FPGA physical constraints and achieving timing closure. Experience with board or system level debug using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Generation of Test Benches and support of formal VHDL Verification Experience in high-speed FPGA implementation such as AXI, DMA, and Ethernet Strong design skills in VHDL and/or Verilog Experience in debugging FPGA applications using Altera signal tap or Xilinx ILA Experience with PCB schematics #LI-MA1 Primary Level Salary Range: $125,300.00 - $187,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

About Castelion Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We design, build, and test next generation weapon systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge in defense capabilities. Automation and Controls Engineer The Automation and Controls Engineer will design, build, and commission robust manufacturing systems for production of hypersonic-flight components. Success requires a practical application of engineering principles to design, build, test, and commission process hardware, integrate new technologies into our production line, and integrate process equipment and technologies within our production line. We are seeking a hands-on problem solver with strong expertise in electro-mechanical system design and automation systems, as well as experience working with machinery and production environments. The key to excelling in this position is the effective application of mechanical, electrical, and control systems expertise to enable our manufacturing processes. Responsibilities • Design, build, customize, and test hardware and control systems for integration into composite manufacturing equipment balancing process requirements, cost and leadtime considerations., • Partner with mechanical, materials, and manufacturing engineering teams to align on hardware requirements and design solutions., • Mature manufacturing processes via the implementation of process control systems and procedures to ensure production consistency and reliability., • Work with suppliers and vendors to define specifications and ensure on-time delivery of equipment for production needs., • Troubleshoot hardware malfunction issues to minimize downtime and improve operations., • Provide guidance and implement robust plans for hardware maintenance and calibration to ensure reliable operation of the manufacturing equipment. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or industrial engineering., • 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing production environment., • Experience identifying, trouble shooting and rectifying complex manufacturing issues involving multiple production resources in a deadline driven environment., • Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, composites)., • Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to engage in hands-on work to test and implement ideas., • CAD / CAM (Siemens NX)., • Computer Programming (Python, C, NodeJS, HTML, CSS). Preferred Skills & Experience • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or industrial engineering., • 4+ years of experience in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing and production environment., • Automation (PLC programming, Industrial Robotics)., • CNC Machining., • IoT / Connected factory concepts., • Networking skills. Leadership Qualities • Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to work independently and resolve minor issues in development with minimal oversight and support., • High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion’s mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company’s technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity., • Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity. ITAR Requirements • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Los Angeles, CA — On-site, 5 days/week Salary: $95,000 – $180,000 + equity + annual performance bonus Type: Full-time A well-funded, mission-driven space technology company is moving fast and building real flight hardware. They’re hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design, analysis, and development of hardware. This is a true hands-on role at the intersection of structures, thermals, mechanisms, and aero, working shoulder-to-shoulder with GNC, TPS, test, avionics, manufacturing, and integration teams. What you’ll do: • Design mechanical systems for atmospheric recovery: deployables, aerodynamic decelerators, recovery mechanisms, interfaces, and precision landing hardware, • Own hardware end-to-end: concept → requirements → CAD → FEA → prototype → assemble → qualify → flight, • Perform structural/thermal/mechanism analysis for extreme loads, temperatures, and dynamics, • Lead integration across rigid structures + soft goods (e.g., paraglider/parachute-style systems) and flight hardware, • Support and drive test campaigns (ground, wind-tunnel, and flight) and iterate quickly, • Run design reviews (PDR/CDR) and produce clear drawings, BOMs, documentation, and work instructions What they’re looking for: • 3–5 years of industry experience designing aerospace mechanical hardware, • Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, NX, or similar) and analysis ability (structural/thermal in ANSYS preferred; SolidWorks acceptable), • Experience with structures, mechanisms, deployables, and aero-structures (e.g., flaps, hinges, linkages, and ideally parachute/paraglider-adjacent components), • Strong understanding of load paths, interfaces, and environmental requirements for high-energy flight environments, • Proven ability to take hardware from concept to production and/or flight, • Comfortable with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and fast design–build–test cycles, • Excellent documentation and communication skills Nice to have: • Reentry systems, atmospheric flight vehicles, TPS interfaces, • Soft goods integration with rigid structures, • Hypersonic/supersonic/high aero-load environments, • Field test experience (drop tests, flight tests, deployment tests), • Precision actuation / DOF-limited mechanisms in harsh environments Benefits snapshot: • Equity + bonus, • Medical, dental, vision, • Short/long-term disability + life insurance, • PTO + 401(k) with company match, • Subsidized catered lunch/snacks/coffee Work authorization requirement: Due to export control regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals, or otherwise eligible to obtain required U.S. authorizations.

Why This Role • You’ll work on real, large-scale aerospace systems where embedded software directly drives hardware performance. This is a hands-on role for engineers who want to see their C++ code run on actual flight-class or mission-critical systems - not buried behind abstraction layers. What You’ll Get • Highly competitive compensation, • Huge career progression opportunities, • The opportunity to work in a high standard engineering team, • A technically rigorous, low-bureaucracy engineering culture What We’re Looking For • Strong C++ coding skills, • Experience using Python for testing or tooling, • Familiarity with embedded Linux and/or RTOS, • Comfort working close to hardware If you want to progress your career and work amongst the best the aerospace industry has to offer, apply now!

Are you looking to work for an innovative aerospace technology company that’s doing work with real-world, life-saving impact? This is a rare opportunity to work on innovative, mission-critical hardware that not only pushes technical boundaries but also has meaningful, real-world impact in the defense space. You’d play a key role working as a mechanical engineer within a well-funded and fast-moving organization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Design electromechanical systems for UAS platforms using SolidWorks, • Prototype, test, and refine designs, preparing them for scalable manufacturing, • Develop and build production tools, fixtures, and automation jigs to support manufacturing operations, • Manage engineering drawings, revisions, and documentation throughout the product lifecycle, • Maintain and organize product data within the PDMS, ensuring accuracy and traceability, • Identify, evaluate, and qualify new vendors and manufacturing partners, • Create assembly procedures, inspection and test procedures, test reports, and product requirements documentation, • Participate directly in the NPI process, including hands on hardware builds and system bring up, • Contribute to the design, build, and flight testing of advanced drone platforms Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field., • 3+ years of industry experience in a design-focused engineering role., • Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving, with strong written and verbal communication skills., • 3+ years of hands-on experience with SolidWorks or comparable CAD platforms (e.g., NX, Creo, AutoCAD)., • Proven ability to drive system-level architecture decisions and support full lifecycle product development through strong systems engineering principles., • Proven ability to perform FEA analysis, including modal, thermal and aerodynamic analysis., • Proven experience designing for high-rate production. Additional Desired Qualifications • Experience with BLDC motor system design, integration, and validation, • Proficiency in PCB layout, design, and component placement for electromechanical systems, • Background in flexible PCB design and reliable cable routing for dynamic or motion critical assemblies, • Industry experience in robotics, UAVs/drones, autonomous systems, or similar hardware driven environments, • Familiarity with camera modules, imaging systems, and optical component integration, • Experience collaborating with electrical engineering teams to support PCBA layout, DFM/DFX, and production from a mechanical standpoint, • Ability to develop microcontroller based tools or fixtures for testing, production support, or hardware bring up, • Knowledge of structural composite materials (carbon fiber, fiberglass) and related mold or tooling design, • Experience performing or interpreting analyses such as thermal, aerodynamic, or transient vibration simulation, • Understanding of composite layup processes and design for manufacturability in composite structures

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The divisionleveragesa broad array of engineering disciplines against awide-rangingand dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. The RPO Analysis and Integration Department (RAID) is one of EED's premier orbital engagement and rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) modeling and analysis groups. We deliver impactful mission-level modeling, simulation and integration support to a variety of military and civil customers to enable the key missions that will service and protect critical space infrastructure.We are looking for aSenior RPO Flight Dynamics Engineer(Engineering Specialist- Flight Mechanics)tojoin the RAID team.The selected candidate will provideexpertisefor a wide range of customer flightmechanics needs, supporting analysis, research, and development requests.This role combines technical depth withstrong communicationabilities to influence stakeholders and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. As the department's local technical representative,you'lllead analysis efforts, mentor junior staff, andfacilitateintegrated solutions for our customers' hardest problems. Work Model This is afull-timeposition based inEl Segundo, CA,Chantilly, VA,or Colorado Springs, COoffering an in-person work model that combines 4 or more regular onsite workdays per week and remote flexibility as business needs allow. WhatYou'llBe Doing * Develop Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), exploreTactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and incorporate complexoperational constraints into the design and maturation of space systemsthat support RPO objectives. * Support evaluation of contested space mission applications to assess system vulnerabilities and contribute tothedevelopment of operational concepts. * Leveragebroad technical experience and personnel network to address large and sophisticated tasks. * Leadmultidisciplinary teams to translate customer mission requirements into technical solutions and analysis products. * Performand leadflight dynamicsresearch and development to cultivate andmaintaina healthy and modern internal tool basethat supports customer deliverables. * CombineAI/ML/RL techniques with flight mechanics modelingtoassess complex analysis and decision-making trade spaces. * Occasional travel to support customer efforts. What You Need to be Successful-Engineering Specialist - Flight Mechanics MinimumRequirements: * BSdegreefroman accredited college/university programin engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field. * Eightor moreyears ofprofessional,technical work experiencein one or more of the following subjects: space mission analysis and design, astrodynamics, trajectorysimulationand performance optimization of spacecraft conducting RPO, orbit determination,state estimation, relative navigation,algorithm design, software development, mathematical modeling. * Proficiencywith one or more of the following programming languages/tools: C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB. * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * The ability tooperateindependently, often in the presence of ambiguity, and still deliver highquality,innovative,andspecializedend products to a range of customers. * Willing to travel domestically to customer and contractor facilities (approx. 10%). * This position requires ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance * MS or PhDdegreefroman accredited college/university programin engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field. * Experience in modeling RPO or satellite formation flight * Experience in advanced mathematical topics, such as optimization theory, game theory, statistical estimation, and numerical analysis * Experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices * Significant contribution to a substantial technical analytical or development project through its successful completion We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $129,000.00 - $193,500.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Job Summary The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. As a core component of EED, the Earth Orbit Flight Dynamics Department (EOFDD) provides flight mechanics expertise for launch vehicles and space vehicles. Relevant skills include orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, trajectory design and optimization, and atmospheric flight modeling and simulation. We are looking for a Member of the Technical Staff to provide expertise for a wide range of customer flight dynamics needs, supporting both analysis and research and development requests. The work will require candidates to provide deep technical solutions while also collaborating with engineering partners to facilitate integrated solutions for our customers' hardest problems. Customers will include defense, intelligence, and civil and commercial organizations. Work Model • The selected candidate will be required to work full time, on-site in El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Chantilly, VA, or Albuquerque, NM. What You'll Be Doing • Trajectory design and optimization for launch vehicles and spacecraft for missions operating in LEO, MEO, HEO, GEO, and other earth-centric regimes, • Astrodynamics and orbital mechanics analysis including orbit propagation and maneuver design and optimization for orbit transfer, stationkeeping, graveyard, disposal, and reentry events, • Analysis of vehicles with chemical and/or electric propulsion, • Evaluating contested missions applications for space systems to understand threat performance, assess vulnerabilities, and improve system resiliency, • Maneuver and orbit design, selection, and optimization for missions that support Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) objectives with complex operational constraints, • Developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), exploring Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and incorporating operational constraints into the design and maturation of space systems, • Providing operational support for nominal launch and spacecraft deployment and transfer sequences, anomaly resolution, and on-call emerging events, • Utilizing optimal control, flight mechanics, and computer science/algorithm development skills to create new capabilities to service customer requests as stand-alone services and/or ready-to-integrate submodules, • Combining AI/ML/RL techniques with flight mechanics modeling for assessing complex analysis and decision-making trade spaces, • Performing research and development and building new flight dynamics tools to cultivate and maintain a healthy and modern internal tool base, • Leveraging external tools like ASSET, GPOPS-II, SNOPT, POST, OTIS, Copernicus, GMAT, EMTG, etc. where appropriate to augment internally developed capabilities Additional inter-department collaboration opportunities: • Cislunar and exploration-class orbital mechanics analysis and trajectory optimization, • Hypersonics, missiles, interceptors, and reentry vehicle trajectory design and optimization (including Golden Dome support), • Time-dependent Traveling Salesman Problems and Facility Location Problem analysis (multi-destination, multi-vehicle trajectory frameworks), • Integrated, multi-disciplinary RPO system simulations What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for the Member of the Technical Staff - Flight Mechanics position: • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in aeronautical/astronautical engineering, physics or applied mathematics, or related disciplines (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months), • 0-1 years of experience in flight mechanics, astrodynamics, maneuver optimization, trajectory optimization, launch vehicle trajectory design, hypersonic vehicle modeling, or general trajectory modeling and simulation, • Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages and environments: C, C++, Fortran, Python, Javascript, Linux, and/or MATLAB, • Willing to travel domestically approx. 10%, • The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance is required. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. This position will require a TS clearance (SSBI) with SCI access and the chosen applicant will be submitted for this upon hiring if they do not currently possess it, • Transcripts required for this position How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: • PhD degree in aeronautical/astronautical engineering, physics or applied mathematics, or related disciplines is strongly desired, • Graduate level course work, research and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, ascent trajectory modeling, hypersonic flight simulation, optimal control, flight mechanics, and/or trajectory modeling and simulation, • Experience using or building analysis software to combine numerical methods, orbital or flight mechanics, and optimization approaches for launch vehicles, missiles, interceptors, spacecraft, or reentry vehicles (hypersonics), • Experience with nonlinear programming (non-linear programming), direct methods, gradient-based optimization, parameter optimization, genetic algorithms, evolutionary algorithms, heuristic optimization methods, indirect methods, and/or calculus of variations, • Advanced algorithm development skills to include parallel processing and scripting experience, • Current TS/SCI and/or TS/SAP Access We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

About Castelion Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We’re designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts. Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanisms/Test Castelion is seeking an expert in the manufacture and design of complex mechanisms for our in-house hypersonic vehicle development. This role will work closely with design engineering and technician teams to build and execute on testing and validation efforts to keep pace with the research and development timetable of our products. You will be apart of a team responsible for serving as a critical node in implementing feedback from testing and validation efforts, streamlining designs and implementing manufacturing changes to quickly mature our products for flight testing and production. Desire for product and process ownership is a must in this role. Responsibilities • Work with component design engineering teams to determine the manufacturing and testing feasibility of products, • Operate as a standalone resource responsible for a family of mechanisms, • Architect, mature and develop testing and validation procedures for a wide array of complex mechanisms, • Generate concept proposals in alignment with R&D efforts to help attribute requirements gathering, • Down select solutions generated based on quantifiable vehicle attributes, system cost and weight, • Propose and defend solutions in engineering review meetings, • Develop and refine process documentation including build instructions, test and validation procedures, health and safety standards, and mBOMs, • Create, maintain, and communicate detailed production plans and schedules, • Work closely with supply chain to develop new and existing suppliers as needed, • Design, develop and implement production tooling and equipment, • Participate in design reviews to drive design for manufacturing (DFM), • Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and manufacturing capabilities, • Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues and non-conformances, • Develop, mentor, and train peers and colleagues Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree., • 5+ years of mechanisms manufacturing, testing and validation experience, • Experience with operations/product line management, • Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership, • Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred), • Experience in selection, procurement, and implementation/validation of manufacturing equipment Preferred Qualifications • Experience in mechanisms design, testing and validation from high volume production environments, • Experience developing comprehensive testing and validation procedures and the required documentation processes, • Experience in qualification and acceptance testing of complex aerospace mechanisms, • Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping, • Experience in transitioning development processes to rate production Additional Requirements • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed, • Must be able to travel up to 10%, • All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment as Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medial, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers three weeks of paid time off per year. Leadership Qualities Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support. High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion’s mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company’s technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity. Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity. ITAR Requirements: • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future space systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Structures Department within the Structural Mechanics Subdivision of VSD is seeking a well-qualified individual to serve as a Senior Structural Project Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering). Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in solid mechanics, practical experience in structural analysis using both hand calculations and finite element analysis techniques, a passion for the space industry, and a desire to apply their expertise and creativity to help solve a variety of technical challenges. The Structures Department has insight into the structural integrity of launch vehicles, spacecraft, hypersonic technologies, liquid rocket engines, solid rocket motors, pressurized structural systems, electronic components, and thermal protection systems being developed across the aerospace industry and develops technical assessments to help inform government customer decisions. This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA., that requires 4 days onsite. What You'll Be Doing * Provide technical leadership as part of mission assurance processes for U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, and NRO missions to assure structural integrity. Typical tasks include independent analyses and assessments, hardware reviews, review and evaluation of stress analysis reports, evaluation of flight data, and investigation of flight and test anomalies. * Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary technical studies across organizational personnel * Assess program risk and advise program office and customers during certification, development, and/or operational phases of programs * Serve as senior mentor for the development of early career staff, providing technical guidance and insight. Conduct peer reviews of technical products and findings. * Effectively communicate status and progress of technical activities, issues, and accomplishments to management. * Act as the organization's lead representative at technical meetings, presentations, and symposia * Maintain authoritative expertise in the development, analysis, and verification of space structures, thorough knowledge of structural design criteria in combination with structural test methods * Identify, evaluate, and resolve issues/anomalies/challenges related to launch and space vehicle structures What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in STEM field * 12 years or more years showing progressively increased responsibility * Experience leading cross-organization teams through all phases of product execution * Expert knowledge in the failure mechanics of metallic and composite hardware associated with typical manufacturing and processing issues * Expert knowledge in stage propulsion launch and space vehicle hardware including COPVs, valves, bellows, lines, etc. * Knowledge in using Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, or other commercial finite element tools * Willing to travel domestically approximately 20 percent of the time * Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Advanced degree in engineering with a focus in structural and/or solid mechanics or a closely related field * Experience collaborating across the contractor product lines and industry working groups * Technical proficiency in several of the following areas: * Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue Analysis (Damage Tolerance/Safe Life Analysis and Fracture Control) * Additive manufacturing design integration, evaluation, and assessment * Welded joint mechanical properties and analysis * Nondestructive inspection criteria development * Bonded and/or bolted joint failure criteria and analysis methodologies * Composite structure failure criteria and analysis methodology * Probabilistic analysis and uncertainty quantification * Structural stability margin assessment * Experience in the following areas: * Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance (STOP) analysis * Formulation and/or assessment of qualification test plans, procedures, objectives, and success criteria using a building block approach leading up to full-scale test * Real-time monitoring of test execution and evaluation of test results We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $151,300.00 - $226,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Job Locations US-CA-El Segundo ID 2025-1841 Category Systems Engineer Required Security Clearance Secret (SBI) Type Full-Time Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized "Great Place to Work", has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manufacturers, commercial space system operators and service providers, and other industry stakeholders including investors. At Stellar Solutions, we offer talented, energetic, and immediately productive resources to satisfy our customers' critical needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management and strategic planning. We are a leading service and expertise provider for high-tech commercial ventures, spanning communications, earth observation and remote sensing systems and data products, to the infrastructures that support earth orbiting and beyond earth orbit businesses. Stellar Solutions is seeking a Sr. Launch Mission Integrator. The position provides a unique opportunity to serve as launch integrator to support and drive USSF launch execution as a member of Space Systems Command's (SSC) Assured Access to Space Team. This position supports the Assured Access to Space Mission Solutions Acquisition Delta and various satellite program offices as part of a collaborative team responsible for successfully planning and executing a wide variety of activities leading up to a satellite's launch. Successful applicant responsibilities may include procedure development, launch vehicle interface control, mission readiness support, and launch campaign operations. Other responsibilities may include analysis facilitation and disposition of technical, programmatic, and schedule issues, and exercise of Day of launch anomaly processes and decision-making during launch rehearsals. This role involves working closely with assigned government and contractor mission teams that may be augmented by many other elements as required to support needed manufacturing surveillance, product integrity assessments, risk management, technical evaluations, requirements development and verification, independent validation and verification, launch base surveillance, and related post flight analysis. The successful applicant will organize face-to-face meetings and teleconferences and review technical and programmatic documentation related to assigned missions. Work will primarily be conducted at Los Angeles AFB, CA with travel in the United States to support successful execution of NSSL missions. Qualifications: At least 10 years of experience in space or launch programs and familiarity with launch vehicle missions, performance, integration, and processing • At least 7 years Program Management experience, • Experience with USAF, NRO, or USSF Systems Engineering and Acquisition processes, • Must be able to work independently, • Ability to work proficiently on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious The typical salary pay range for this position is USD $155,000 - $185,000 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, and a full benefits package including a significant profit-sharing retirement savings plan. Drive the future of space launches with Stellar Solutions! As a Launch Integrator, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring mission success for the U.S. Space Force, working on complex satellite launches and collaborating with top-tier teams in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Job Type: Regular Position Description Are you passionate about applying your engineering expertise to address critical national security and space policy challenges? RAND is seeking talented Astronautical Engineers to join our multidisciplinary research teams and contribute to impactful studies that inform decisionmakers and strengthen national security. RAND researchers contribute to and lead innovative projects that deliver objective, reliable insights for the public and decisionmakers at multiple levels to strengthen the nation's economy and enhance its security. Our engineers serve on multidisciplinary teams and bring their technical expertise to bear on a wide range of the most important policy problems. Why RAND? • Reputation for Excellence:Be part of a non-profit, non-partisan organization renowned for its rigorous and objective research., • Dynamic Opportunities:Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects that challenge and expand your skills., • Poised for Impact:Your analysis will inform thousands of policymakers, clients, and other stakeholders around the world. Responsibilities: As an Astronautical Engineer at RAND, you will: Research and Analysis * Develop research approaches to solve complex policy and technical problems. * Execute research using a broad range of analytically rigorous quantitative and/or qualitative methods. * Interpret and synthesize research results to support decision-making on space and defense policy issues. Communication and Collaboration * Communicate findings clearly through written reports, briefings, and presentations. * Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and policy analysts. Technical Focus Areas * Assess current and future space systems (e.g., satellites, missiles, spacecraft) in support of the Department of War and other sponsors. * Conduct analyses in one or more of the following areas: * Space systems performance, orbital mechanics, and requirements assessments * Space mission design, analysis, and optimization * Missile defense * Modeling, simulation, and mathematical modeling * Apply knowledge in spacecraft design, astrodynamics, propulsion, controls, bioastronautics, autonomous systems, and related technologies. Qualifications All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity. Successful applicants will have evidence of strong skills in astronautical engineering, as demonstrated through experience in spacecraft programs and research centers; presentations and publication records; and coursework. Candidates should have experience in: * Spacecraft systems and design, including a fundamental understanding of astrodynamics, propulsion, and power and flight controls across a range of conditions. * Evaluating space systems, missions, and technology for concept development, cost, or effectiveness (e.g., survivability, lethality, etc.) * Using sophisticated computer modeling and simulation (M&S) tools * Knowledge of model-based systems engineering principles and tools (e.g., operations analysis, subsystem models, emulators, etc.). Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desired: * Experience supporting higher-level analyses using classified Air Force or DoW engagement and mission M&S tools. * Space systems performance, orbital mechanics, mission design, or missile defense * Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar modeling languages. * Familiarity with military and intelligence community space mission areas and requirements. * Research or analytic experience in government, industry, or academia Education Requirements A Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in an Engineering field (or similar field such as mathematics, operations research, physical sciences, computer science, information science, or closely related discipline) is required, with strong preference for those with aeronautical, aerospace, systems, or mechanical engineering degrees. Applicants with a masters degree must have at least 5 years of professional or academic experience; applicants with a bachelors degree must have at least 10 years of professional or academic experience. Preference will be given to those with strong astronautical coursework and educational experience. Security Clearance Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Location Santa Monica,CA (preferred); Washington, DC; Pittsburgh PA. Writing Sample Required Successful applications will include documentation in the application package of academic and professional activities that meet stated qualifications. A writing sample of 3 pages or more is required when applying for this position. Applicants are encouraged to use recent pieces that have been published in academic or other journals but may use master's theses or papers written for coursework, prior employment, or internships. Note that applicants invited to interview will be required to present a seminar describing recent research. Salary Range: $108,000 - $299,100 Associate Researcher: $108,000 - $174,000 Full Researcher: $123,100 - $215,400 Senior Researcher: $167,300 - $299,100 RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.Successful candidates will be offered employment as an Associate, Full, or Senior researcher in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND's sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more. Equal Opportunity Employer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Propulsion Department within VSD develops and evaluates cutting-edge propulsion technologies and systems for current and future government and commercial applications. The motto of the department is "We Deliver"; we work across the space enterprise and deliver timely, objective, and actionable technical advice so that programs can execute efficiently toward mission success. As a Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer (Senior MTS/Engineering Specialist - Propulsion Engineering) in the Propulsion Department, you will perform technical evaluation and assessment of spacecraft propulsion systems for high-priority space missions. Your work will potentially involve propulsion system development, sustainment, manufacturing, testing, and operations for multiple programs. You must be willing to learn a broad range of new technologies and systems and confidently advise customers in making critical decisions. This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, offering a work model that combines at least four regular on-site workdays with remote flexibility as business needs allow. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the development of advanced spacecraft propulsion systems for national space missions, using new technologies to allow more responsive operations: * Participate in the overall design, development, test, and evaluation of propulsion systems, propellant tanking, and delivery subsystems * Develop program requirements, assess risks and hazards; evaluate inspection, analysis, and test products to support verification or risk/hazard reduction * Participate in support and/or lead technical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, flight data reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews; evaluate, and report upon analyses, studies, and tests of components and systems * Perform technical evaluation of chemical propulsion systems used for spacecraft programs; resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, and issues * Review contractor products to verify requirement compliance and general propulsion system efficiency and effectivity * Provide real-time support during test, launch, and operations of spacecraft propulsion systems * Function as propulsion system liaison for flight Anomaly Resolution and In-Flight Investigation reviews * Maintain awareness of multiple program propulsion activities by being an active participant in technical, safety, and integration working groups and meetings * Prepare reports and presentations to communicate results and recommendations to Aerospace program offices, management, and customers * Closely follow the Dynamic Space Operations (DSO) and Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics (SML) technical efforts as it relates to spacecraft propulsion and be able to contribute and report as the effort continues to mature What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for the Senior MTS - Propulsion Engineering * Advanced degree in a STEM discipline * 4 years or more of professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or project management environment * Experience with in-space spacecraft chemical-propulsion systems and propellant tank / delivery subsystems * Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts * Experience working across diverse teams and many different engineering disciplines * Knowledge of fundamental and advanced engineering principles in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics used in the design, evaluation and optimization of propulsion and propellant systems for space flight vehicles * Knowledge in the design and development of major elements of ground test and space flight systems required to demonstrate the utilization of propulsion and propellant systems * Willing to travel [occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally] approx. 10-15% of time * This position may require ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Engineering Specialist - Propulsion Engineering * 6 years or more of professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or project management environment How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * PhD from an accredited program in a STEM discipline * Completed course work in astrodynamics, combustion, control theory, systems engineering/design * Experience with a variety of spacecraft propulsion systems * Experience with space system engineering practices and standards * Experience working closely with customers and/or contractors * Experience with hot fire testing or working with storable propellant chemical rocket engines * Experience in hypergolic propulsion systems and/or refueling * Experience in aerospace industry project management * Knowledge and understanding of DOD program life cycle * Current involvement and specialization in the Dynamic Space Operations (DSO) and Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics (SML) technical efforts * An active DoD and/or SSBI security clearance We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $100,300.00 - $175,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Job Description The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. As a core component of EED, the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics Department (EMFDD) provides flight mechanics expertise for the cislunar domain, multi-objective "traveling salesman" trajectory sequence generation, facility location optimization, and trans-atmospheric flight design for missiles, hyperglide vehicles, and reentry vehicles. Relevant skills include orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, trajectory design and optimization, and atmospheric flight modeling and simulation. The selected candidate will provide expertise for a wide range of customer flight mechanics needs, supporting analysis, research, and development requests. The work will require candidates to provide deep technical solutions while also collaborating with engineering partners to facilitate integrated solutions for our customers' hardest problems. Customers will include defense, intelligence, and civil and commercial organizations. Work Model • This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Colorado Springs, CO, or Chantilly, VA, offering an in-person work model that combines 4 or more regular onsite workdays per week and remote flexibility as business needs allow. What You'll be Doing: Primary Support • Hypersonic/high-speed air system, missile, interceptor, and reentry vehicle trajectory design and optimization, • Missile system engagement simulation and performance analysis, • Cislunar and exploration-class orbital mechanics analysis and trajectory optimization, • Time-dependent Traveling Salesman Problems and Facility Location Problem analysis, • Astrodynamics and orbital mechanics analysis including orbit propagation and maneuver design and optimization for orbit transfer, station keeping, graveyard, disposal, and reentry events, • Analysis of vehicles with chemical and/or electric propulsion, • Evaluating contested missions applications for space systems to understand threat performance, assess vulnerabilities, and improve system resiliency, • Developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), exploring Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and incorporating operational constraints into the design and maturation of space and near-space systems, • Providing operational support for nominal launch and spacecraft deployment and transfer sequences, anomaly resolution, and on-call emerging events, • Utilizing optimal control, flight mechanics, and computer science/algorithm development skills to create new capabilities to service customer requests as stand-alone services and/or ready-to-integrate submodules, • Performing research and development and building new flight dynamics tools to cultivate and maintain a healthy and modern internal tool base, • Leveraging external tools like ASSET, GPOPS-II, SNOPT, POST, OTIS, Copernicus, GMAT, EMTG, etc. where appropriate to augment internally developed capabilities Additional inter-department partnership collaborations opportunities: • Maneuver and orbit design, selection, and optimization for missions that support Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) objectives with complex operational constraints, • Trajectory design and optimization for launch vehicles and spacecraft for missions operating in LEO, MEO, HEO, GEO, and other earth-centric regimes What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements • Master's or PhD degree from an accredited college/university program in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related technical discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months), • 0-1 years of relevant professional, technical work experience., • Experience in one or more of the following subjects: space mission analysis and design, advanced astrodynamics, algorithm design, software development, or mathematical modeling, multi-objective optimization, trajectory simulation and performance optimization of spacecraft, missiles, and reentry vehicles, • Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB., • Effective written and verbal communication skills., • Willing to travel domestically to customer and contractor facilities (approx. 10%), • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: • Demonstrated technical excellence in the relevant job capabilities and functions, • The ability to operate independently, often in the presence of ambiguity, and still deliver high quality, relevant end products to a range of customers, • Research or professional experience in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field., • Experience using or building analysis software to combine numerical methods, orbital or flight mechanics, and optimization approaches for launch vehicles, missiles, interceptors, spacecraft, or reentry vehicles (hypersonics), • Experience with nonlinear programming (non-linear programming), direct methods, gradient-based optimization, parameter optimization, genetic algorithms, evolutionary algorithms, heuristic optimization methods, indirect methods, and/or calculus of variations, • Advanced algorithm development skills to include parallel processing and scripting experience, • Experience with contested space and/or missile defense trajectory applications, military exercises, and wargaming events, • Experience with missile warning and tracking and/or space domain awareness systems or applications, • Ability to build and foster effective working relationships with customers, contractors, Federally Funded Research & Development Center (FFRDC) and other personnel., • Experience directly interfacing with senior government customers., • Experience in spacecraft, launch, or missile operations., • Current SSBI with an active TS/SCI clearance., • Current SAP access. We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future space systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Component Analysis and Space Structures (CASS) section is within the Structures Department of VSD. Our growing team is seeking a well-qualified Component Analysis Structural Engineer (Engineering Specialist/ Senior Engineering Specialist) - Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering, with a strong foundation in solid mechanics, practical experience in structural analysis using both hand calculations and finite element analysis techniques, a passion for the space industry, and a desire to apply their expertise and creativity to help solve a variety of technical challenges. The CASS section has insight into the structural integrity of space vehicle hardware including electronic assemblies, antennas, composite panels and solar arrays being developed across the aerospace industry and develops technical assessments to help inform government customer decisions. This is a full-time, onsite position in El Segundo, CA, with one remote day per week. What You'll Be Doing * Provide technical leadership as part of mission assurance processes for U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, and NRO missions to assure structural integrity. Typical tasks include independent analyses and assessments, hardware reviews, review and evaluation of stress analysis reports, evaluation of flight data, and investigation of flight and test anomalies * Identify, evaluate, and resolve structural design and test issues for electronics components and spacecraft structures, and coordinate detailed structural analyses to identify failure mechanisms and modes * Lead technical teams to identify issues, prioritize tasks, and communicate with management and customers * Proactively inform management and customers of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action. Coordinate with inter-organizational personnel, program offices, and customers to resolve technical issues * Serve as senior mentor forthedevelopment ofearly careerstaff, providing technical guidance and insight.Conduct peer reviews of technical products and findings. * Maintain authoritativeexpertisein the development, analysis, and verification of electronic packaging and space structures, thorough knowledge of structural designcriteriain combination withstructural test methods What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for Engineering Specialist - Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering: * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field is required * 5 or more years of increasingly responsible professional or industry experience in structural engineering is required * Experience performing finite element analyses * Experience in structural mechanics such as elasticity, plasticity, nonlinear materials, plates and shells, energy methods, finite element methods, fracture, and fatigue * Experience with the design, qualification, and testing of aerospace structural components and systems * Willing to travel occasionally to work locations or customer sites (approximately 20%), domestically or internationally * Current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Senior Engineering Specialist - Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering * 10 or more years of increasingly responsible professional or industry experience in structural engineering * Experience leading cross-organization teams through all phases of product execution How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field * Technical proficiency in several of the following areas: microelectronics durability, thermostructural analysis methodologies, fracture mechanics and fatigue analysis (both due to thermal and vibration loads), nondestructive inspection criteria, probabilistic analysis and uncertainty quantification, and non-linear finite element analysis * Demonstrated ability to represent the physics of structures during the analysis idealization stage, and to translate results into a conclusive assessment * Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical assignments and lead project teams * Proven capabilities in mentoring less experienced staff in multiple areas of structural engineering, providing orientation, technical guidance, and development insight * Demonstrated ability to work independently with both internal and external customers providing technical support, acting as a technical authority, consultant, and/or primary investigator * Proficient with NASTRAN, Abaqus, or other commercial finite element tools, and direct experience correlating finite element model predictions with test results * Understanding of flight qualification strategies from a structural perspective We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $117,300.00 - $226,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future space systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Structures Department within the Structural Mechanics Subdivision of VSD is seeking a well-qualified individual to serve as a Senior Structural & AI Engineer (Senior Engineering Specialist - Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning). Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in solid mechanics, practical experience in structural analysis using both hand calculations and finite element analysis techniques, a passion for the space industry, expertise in industry-relevant Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and data science, and a desire to apply their expertise and creativity to help solve a variety of technical challenges. The Structures Department has insight into the structural integrity of launch vehicles, spacecraft, hypersonic technologies, liquid rocket engines, solid rocket motors, pressurized structural systems, electronic components, and thermal protection systems being developed across the aerospace industry and develops technical assessments to help inform government customer decisions. This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA., requiring at least 4 days onsite. What You'll Be Doing * Provide technical leadership as part of mission assurance processes for U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, and NRO missions to assure structural integrity. Typical tasks include independent analyses and assessments, hardware reviews, review and evaluation of stress analysis reports, evaluation of flight data, and investigation of flight and test anomalies. * Lead and coordinate technical studies across organizational personnel * Assess program risk and advise program office and customers during certification, development, and/or operational phases of programs * Serve as senior mentor for the development of early career staff, providing technical guidance and insight. Conduct peer reviews of technical products and findings. * Act as the organization's lead representative at technical meetings, presentations, and symposia * Maintain authoritative expertise in the development, analysis, and verification of space structures, thorough knowledge of structural design criteria in combination with structural test methods * Identify, evaluate, and resolve issues/anomalies/challenges related to space vehicle structures * Publish clarifications, insights, and guidance on technical topics to assist industry in enhancing mission assurance practices or advancing the state-of-practice in structural verification and validation * Researches, identifies and refines project solutions/architectures to develop and enhance innovative technology What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field * 12 years or more years showing progressively increased responsibility * Expert knowledge in the failure mechanics of metallic and composite hardware associated with typical manufacturing and processing issues * Expert knowledge in using Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, or other commercial finite element tools * Experience and professional understanding of industry-relevant Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and data science to build cutting edge AI systems * Experience leading cross-organization teams through all phases of product execution * Willing to travel domestically approximately 20 percent of the time * Ability to obtain and maintain a current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Advanced degree in engineering with a focus in structural and/or solid mechanics or a closely related field * Experience collaborating across the contractor product lines and industry working groups * Technical proficiency in several of the following areas: * Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue Analysis (Damage Tolerance/Safe Life Analysis and Fracture Control) * Additive manufacturing design integration, evaluation, and assessment * Welded joint mechanical properties and analysis * Nondestructive inspection criteria development * Bonded and/or bolted joint failure criteria and analysis methodologies * Composite structure failure criteria and analysis methodology * Probabilistic analysis and uncertainty quantification * Structural stability margin assessment * Experience in the following areas: * Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance (STOP) analysis * Formulation and/or assessment of qualification test plans, procedures, objectives, and success criteria using a building block approach leading up to full-scale test * Real-time monitoring of test execution and evaluation of test results We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $166,400.00 - $249,600.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Vehicle Systems Software Department performs independent verification and validation of flight software embedded within avionics systems aboard launch vehicles, spacecraft, and other vehicle systems. Our multidisciplinary staff provides technical oversight throughout the flight software development process, from requirements definition to day-of-launch and on-orbit operations. We develop high-fidelity closed-loop hardware and software testbeds to test the software to assess its readiness for flight. VSSD is seeking an Vehicle Systems Software Engineer (Member of Technical Staff / Sr. Member of Technical Staff- Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control) with a passion for space and software development to be part of our team. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site in El Segundo, CA. What You'll Be Doing * Develop models of space system components such as sensors, actuators, and vehicle dynamics for use in software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and emulator-based simulators * Conduct tests and perform analyses of software systems embedded within launch vehicles, spacecraft, CubeSats, and other mission-critical components of space systems. * Participate in the development and maintenance of these simulations to support software validation, on-orbit anomaly resolution, and day-of-launch mission assurance activities. * Develop tools and techniques for enhancing analysis and simulation capabilities. * Design, develop, and execute software tests using high-fidelity hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testbeds * Deliver objective technical assessments that empower customers to confidently evaluate flight software safety and mission readiness What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for a Member of Technical Staff - Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control: * Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited college/university program in Engineering or a related STEM field * Two years or more of applicable professional or educational experience * Experience performing technical support in complex environments involving customers, program offices, engineering support, and contractors * Experience programming in Python and Java or C/C++ * Relevant project experience in dynamics, control systems, control algorithm design, or modeling & simulation * Proficiencywith software development processes and tools including compilers, IDEs, software engineering, and coding standards * Willingness to travel occasionally to customer site approx. 10 % of the time. * Ability to obtain and maintain a securityclearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. In addition to the requirements above, the minimum requirements for a Sr. Member of Technical Staff - Multidisciplinary Guidance Navigation & Control: * Four years or more of total experience * Experience in developing and/or testing real-time embedded software How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Active TS/SCI clearance * Advanced degree from an accredited program in engineering or a related STEM field * Familiarity with launch vehicle and satellite payloads, their relationships to other subsystems, and to mission-level performance is desirable * Experience with Linux/Unix systems, network architecture, and cyber security. * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) * Experience with VHDL/Verilog * Experience with GitLab, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools * Experience with machine learning and AI development We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $100,300.00 - $175,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Job Locations US-CA-El Segundo | US-CO-Denver | US-CO-Colorado Springs | US-CO-Aurora | US-CO-Boulder ID 2026-1933 Category Systems Engineer Required Security Clearance Secret (SBI) Type Full-Time Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized "Great Place To Work," delivers engineering solutions across commercial space and national security missions-from innovative new entrants to established space systems organizations. We bring talented, energetic, and immediately productive professionals to meet critical customer needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management, and strategic planning-helping teams deliver resilient capability to the mission with speed, quality, and focus. Stellar Solutions is seeking a Spectrum Management and System Safety professional to support mission-critical spectrum certification and system safety activities for space vehicle and ground systems programs. This role is responsible for coordinating regulatory, technical, and programmatic actions across the lifecycle of the system, while maintaining disciplined stakeholder engagement, status tracking, and reporting. The position supports a high-visibility customer environment requiring strong organization, technical judgment, and the ability to drive progress across multiple workstreams. This role is central to ensuring both spectrum supportability and disciplined system safety execution for space vehicle(s) and Ground Entry Points. The successful candidate will work across customer and program teams to manage certification activities, safety assessments, technical documentation, milestone tracking, and recurring coordination forums. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across technical and programmatic interfaces. Key responsibilities include: Manage activities to obtain NTIA frequency certification for space vehicle(s) and Ground Entry Points (GEPs) * Manage NDD coordination and submission of DD Form 1494 Application for Equipment Frequency Allocation across Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and Stage 4 with the SSC Spectrum Management Office * Coordinate the generation and review of frequency selection worksheets * Review Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments for both space and ground systems * Generate and maintain the Program Spectrum Plan of Actions and Milestones * Track Radio Frequency Interference analysis progress and provide status visibility * Manage ITU filing activities, including Advanced Publication Information * Manage system safety activities in support of the space vehicle lifecycle * Apply system safety engineering principles to the safety of the system, personnel, and space environment throughout the hardware lifecycle * Support qualitative and quantitative safety assessments, including FMEA, FMECA, and analyses aligned to MIL-STD-882E * Support understanding and application of DAFI 91-202 and end-of-life disposal requirements * Support flight software safety analysis and migration considerations in accordance with MIL-STD-882E methods * Communicate technical spectrum and system safety requirements across functional organizations * Manage ADRL reviews and maintain associated status tables * Lead weekly meetings with the customer and program stakeholders and document meeting minutes * Present spectrum, safety, and ADRL status during weekly Program Office reviews * Prepare and provide monthly program reports * Support cross-functional teams to maintain progress against schedules, program milestones, and contract activities Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in engineering, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline • 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including experience in spectrum management, system safety, or closely related mission assurance, systems engineering, or regulatory support functions 3+ years of experience in spectrum management and system safety support for space vehicle and/or ground systems * Experience supporting NTIA frequency certification activities and DD Form 1494 submissions * Experience applying system safety engineering principles across the system lifecycle * Understanding of MIL-STD-882E methodology, including qualitative and quantitative safety assessments such as FMEA and FMECA * Understanding of applicable safety and regulatory requirements for space or defense systems * Experience managing technical documentation, ADRLs, status tracking, and recurring customer reporting * Ability to communicate technical requirements across cross-functional organizations * Strong written and verbal communication skills Desired Qualifications * Experience supporting both space vehicle and ground system spectrum activities * Experience with Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments * Experience tracking Radio Frequency Interference analysis * Experience supporting ITU filing activities, including Advanced Publication Information * Experience developing or maintaining program action plans, milestone trackers, ADRL status tables, or recurring program reports * Practical understanding of design, development, manufacturing, and integration activities for Government and commercial programs * Experience leading cross-functional technical and support teams to achieve schedule and program milestone. Clearance & Additional Requirements * Secret level Security Clearance and clearable to TS/SCI, as required. Location This position is full-time, on site at a Government customer location with possibility for Remote / Hybrid arrangement. Can be onsite in El Segundo, CA and additional locations can be considered as Colorado Springs, Boulder and Aurora, CO (details provided during candidate engagement). Compensation: The typical annual salary range for this position is approximately, USD $170,000 - $200,000. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, profit sharing / retirement plan and other benefits (all in addition to annual base salary). Deliverables could be in the format of a report, software file, briefing, spreadsheet, or other document as directed by the Government, using government approved and/or mandated systems/software and processes governed by guidance/instructions/policy or direction. The nature of this work will, at times, require quick responses to stringent deadlines and always in a high quality, professional manner.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! The Emerging Systems business unit at Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide. As an Avionics Hardware Engineer, you will be at the heart of developing and integrating the advanced electrical and avionics systems for our satellite platforms. You willbe responsible forthe design, development, and integration of critical hardware, including payload control units and translator boards, while also defining the electrical interfaces that tie these complex systems together. This role requires a unique blend ofexpertisein FPGA development, avionics systems engineering, and hands-on electrical integration. Special Mentions: * Relocationassistanceis available for qualified candidates. * Travel expectations: Up to 25% travel may berequiredfor integration activities, launch campaigns, and customer/vendor meetings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Lead the hardware development and integration of the Payload Control Unit, from requirements definition to final implementation. * Design, develop, andmodifyFPGA logic for translator boards and payload control systems, ensuring robust performance and functionality. * Provide avionics systems engineering support, collaborating across teams to ensure cohesive system architecture and performance. * Define and develop electrical Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for avionics and payload integration, ensuring comprehensive documentation. * Design and implement power and data interfaces between payloads, avionics, and satellite bus systems,optimizingfor reliability and efficiency. * Lead the development of electrical harnessing designs, including wire routing, connectorselection, and harness assembly documentation. * Establish timing and synchronization architectures to ensure precise coordination between payload systems and satellite subsystems. * Develop and implement EMC/EMI mitigation strategies and grounding schemes to ensure electromagnetic compatibility across integrated systems. * Create andmaintainpower budgets for integrated payloads and avionics, ensuring power requirements are met throughout all mission phases. * Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and software engineers to ensure comprehensive system integration. * Support environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC) of electrical systems, including test planning, execution, and data analysis. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. * 5+ years of experience in avionics hardware design, FPGA development, or spacecraft electrical systems integration. * Demonstrated experience with FPGA/ASIC design and verification using VHDL or Verilog. * Experience in developing and integrating avionics hardware or complex circuit card assemblies. * Proficiencyin electrical design tools such as Altium, Cadence, or equivalent, and simulation tools like SPICE. * Strong understanding of power distribution systems, high-speed data interfaces (e.g.,SpaceWire, Ethernet, SerDes), and digital/analog signal processing. * Experience with EMI/EMC testing and mitigation techniques in space or aerospace applications. * Excellent technical documentation and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. * 7+ years of experience in a relevant avionics or payload integration role. * Experience with the complete lifecycle of avionics hardware, from concept and requirements to production and testing. * Hands-on experience with flight hardware integration and testing. * Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and mitigation techniques. * Experience with high-level synthesis (HLS) for FPGAs. * Familiarity with spacecraft command and data handling systems and protocols. * Experience with timing and synchronization protocols (e.g., PTP, GPS timing). * Background in developing and testing high-reliability electrical systems for space environments. Why Blue Origin: AtBlue Origin, we are driven by our company motto, GradatimFerociter, meaning "Step by Step,Ferociously." We believe in methodical innovation to achieve our vision of enabling millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. As an Avionics Hardware Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing the technologies that will expand humanity's presence in space.You'llwork with world-class teams on challenging problems, have access tostate-of-the-artfacilities, and contribute to missions that will shape the future of space exploration andutilization. Join us in our mission to build a road to space so our children can build the future. Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. 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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future space systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Launch Structures Section is part of the Structures Department within the Structural Mechanics Subdivision of VSD and seeks a Structural Systems Engineer (Sr. Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist - Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering) with a strong foundation in solid mechanics, practical experience in structural analysis using both hand calculations and finite element analysis techniques, a passion for the space industry, and a desire to apply their expertise and creativity to help solve a variety of technical challenges. The Launch Structures Section has insight into the additively manufactured, metallic, and composite structures being developed across the industry for the next generation of launch vehicles and develops technical assessments to help inform government customer decisions. This full-time position requires on-site work at least four days per week, with flexibility based on business needs. The position is based in El Segundo, CA, or Chantilly, VA. What You'll Be Doing * Space vehicle pressurized systems and propulsion systems, including pressure vessels, lines/fittings, manifolds, valves, bellows, and separation systems * Offer technical consultation to management, customers, contractors, and government organizations in formulating and assessing test plans, procedures, objectives, and success criteria * Develop and assess design and analysis criteria, requirements, and specifications for launch and space structures * Contribute to the development and execution of test programs for development, qualification, and acceptance of launch and space structures * Improve agility of the mission assurance process in assessing the structural integrity and survivability of launch and space structures * Maintain state-of-the-art skills in activities related to design, evaluation, and testing of launch and space structures; skills include expertise in structural mechanics analysis techniques, failure criteria, composite design criteria, fracture and fatigue, damage tolerance, concept ideation and development, and advanced finite element analysis methods * Communicate with both inter-organizational personnel, program offices, and customers when necessary to scope, plan, and resolve technical issues * Coordinate with technical experts at contractor facilities to address and resolve concerns * Work within interdisciplinary teams to address cross-disciplinary issues * Keep management and customers informed of emerging risks * Provide technical recommendations to line management and customers through technical briefing and reports What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for the Sr. Member of Technical Staff: * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field * 5 or more years of professional or academic experience in structural engineering * Experience performing finite element analyses * Experience in structural mechanics such as nonlinear materials, plates and shells, energy and finite element methods, fracture, and fatigue * Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required In addition to the requirements above, the Engineering Specialist minimum requirements are: * 8 years of experience or more in structural engineering How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Ph.D. degree from an accredited program in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related technical field * Design, qualification, and nonconformance assessment of pressurized systems including: * Stage Tanks * Pressure Vessels * Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels * Lines/Fittings, Flares, Bellows, Valves, and Manifolds * Technical proficiency in several of the following areas: * Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue Analysis (Damage Tolerance/Safe Life Analysis and Fracture Control) * Additive manufacturing design integration, evaluation, and assessment * Welded joint mechanical properties and analysis * Nondestructive inspection criteria development * Bonded and/or bolted joint failure criteria and analysis methodologies * Composite structure failure criteria and analysis methodology * Probabilistic analysis and uncertainty quantification * Structural stability margin assessment * Understanding of flight qualification strategies from a structural perspective * Demonstrated ability to represent the physics of structures during the analysis idealization stage, and to translate results into a conclusive assessment * Hands-on work which could include design, build, manufacturing and test of flight hardware * Proficient with Nastran, Abaqus, or other commercial finite element tools * Direct experience correlating finite element model predictions with test results * Demonstrated ability to disposition hardware nonconformances We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $100,300.00 - $175,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. The Structural Dynamics and Environments Department is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer (Engineering Specialist/Sr. Engineering Specialist - Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering). Our mission is to provide to our internal and external customers the highest quality technical expertise in the areas of analytical, experimental, flexible, and rigid body dynamics for the design, development, acquisition, and operation of space launch and orbital systems. We specialize in spacecraft and launch vehicle dynamics; mode survey test planning and independent data assessment; time series data analysis; independent integrated spacecraft/launch vehicle coupled loads analysis; and flexible system separation analysis and testing. This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA., allowing for one day a week working remotely. What You'll Be Doing * Perform structural dynamic analyses and evaluations of launch vehicle and spacecraft loads for all phases of flight * Develop simulation tools and processes to solve structural dynamics problems * Assemble coupled system models across a variety of launch vehicles and spacecrafts * Evaluate analytical predictions versus flight sensor data to develop recommendations to improve loads analysis methods * Plan and oversee the execution of mode survey testing for various launch vehicle and space vehicle components, including test data quality verification and finite element model correlation to test data * Conduct analyses and investigations to solve a broad range of structural dynamics problems requiring advanced treatment and/or coordination within the department and other technical disciplines * Provide technical support and expertise to program offices and external customers in the discipline of structural dynamics * Mentor peers and less experienced team members What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for the Engineering Specialist- Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering or similar field * 6 years applicable professional or educational experience * Experience with finite-element model development techniques and software * Knowledge of classical vibration and transient response analysis theory * Sound knowledge of Linear Algebra and its application in structural dynamic computations * Willingness to occasionally travel and to work off-business hours to support customer needs, approximately ~5%, as required * Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. In addition to the requirements above, the minimum requirements for the Senior Engineering Specialist- Aeronautical and Aerospace Structural Engineering are: * 10 years of total applicable professional or educational experience * Prior experience with leading teams or performing project management roles How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Advanced degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering or similar field with related coursework in structural dynamics is strongly preferred * Experience with high frequency data acquisition and signal processing * Skilled with mode survey and other dynamic testing * Knowledge of component-mode synthesis techniques and finite-element analysis programs, especially experience with Nastran and DMAP programming * Project management or team lead experience related to development of computational analysis tools and maintenance of finite-element analysis best practices/methodologies We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $117,300.00 - $226,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The divisionleveragesa broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. As a corecomponentof EED, the Earth Orbit Flight Dynamics Department (EOFDD) providesflight mechanicsexpertisefor launch vehiclesand space vehicles.Relevant skillsinclude orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, trajectory design and optimization, and atmospheric flight modeling and simulation.We are looking for aMember of the Technical Staff/Senior Member of the Technical Staffto join the EOFDD team.The selected candidate willprovideexpertisefor a wide range of customer flightmechanicsneeds,supporting both analysis and research and development requests. The work will require candidates to provide deep technical solutions while also collaborating with engineering partners tofacilitateintegrated solutions for our customers' hardest problems. Customers will includedefense, intelligence, and civil and commercialorganizations. Work Model * This position will be a hybrid work model based in El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Chantilly, VA, or Albuquerque, NM, with the expectation that the selected candidateworksat least4days a week onsite, as the business needs allow. WhatYou'llBe Doing Primary Support * Trajectory design and optimization for launch vehicles and spacecraft for missionsoperatingin LEO, MEO, HEO, GEO, and other earth-centric regimes * Astrodynamics and orbital mechanics analysis including orbit propagation and maneuver design and optimization for orbit transfer,stationkeeping, graveyard, disposal, and reentry events * Analysis of vehicles with chemical and/or electric propulsion * Evaluating contestedmissionsapplications for space systems to understand threat performance, assess vulnerabilities, and improve system resiliency * Exploring and defining the evolving Dynamic Space Operations (DSO) mission area * Maneuver and orbit design,selection, and optimization for missions that support Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)objectiveswith complex operational constraints * Developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), exploring Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and incorporating operational constraints into the design and maturation of space systems * Providing operational support for nominal launch and spacecraft deployment and transfer sequences, anomaly resolution, and on-call emerging events * Utilizingoptimalcontrol, flight mechanics, and computer science/algorithm development skills to create new capabilities to service customer requests as stand-alone services and/or ready-to-integrate submodules * Combining AI/ML/RL techniques with flight mechanics modeling for assessing complex analysis and decision-making trade spaces * Performing research and development and building new flight dynamics tools to cultivate andmaintaina healthy and modern internal tool base * Leveraging external tools like ASSET, GPOPS-II, SNOPT, POST, OTIS, Copernicus, GMAT, EMTG, etc. whereappropriate toaugment internally developed capabilities Additionalinter-department partnership collaborations opportunities: * Cislunar and exploration-class orbital mechanics analysis and trajectory optimization * Hypersonics, missiles, interceptors, and reentry vehicle trajectory design and optimization * Time-dependent Traveling Salesman Problems and Facility Location Problem analysis * Integrated, multi-disciplinary RPO system simulations What You Need to be Successful MinimumRequirements for the Member of the Technical Staff - Flight Mechanics position: * Bachelor's degree in aeronautical/astronautical engineering, physics or applied mathematics, or related disciplines * Two years of experienceinflight mechanics,astrodynamics,maneuver optimization,trajectory optimization, launch vehicle trajectory design,hypersonic vehicle modeling, orgeneraltrajectory modeling and simulation * Proficiencyin one or more of the following programming languagesand environments: C, C++, Fortran, Python,Linux, and/or MATLAB * Willing to traveldomesticallyapprox.10% * The ability to obtain andmaintainaUS security clearance isrequired. U.S citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance. * The ability to obtain andmaintaina TS clearance (SSBI) with SCI access is strongly preferred (applicant will besubmittedfor this clearance upon hiring if they do not currentlypossessit) In addition to the above, theminimumrequirements for the Senior Member of the Technical Staff - Flight Mechanics positioninclude: * Five or moreyears of experience of relevant technical workor PhD * Demonstrated technical excellence in the relevantjobcapabilitiesand functions * The ability tooperateindependently, often in the presence of ambiguity, and still deliver high quality, relevant end products to a range of customers How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if youhaveone or more of these: * Advanced degree inaeronautical/astronautical engineering, physics or applied mathematics, or related disciplines is strongly desired * Graduatelevelcourse work,researchand/or experience in one or more of the following areas:orbitalmechanics,astrodynamics, ascent trajectory modeling, hypersonic flight simulation,optimalcontrol, flight mechanics,and/ortrajectory modeling and simulation * Experienceusing orbuilding analysis software to combine numerical methods, orbital or flight mechanics, and optimization approaches for launch vehicles,missiles, interceptors,spacecraft, or reentry vehicles(hypersonics) * Experience with nonlinear programming (non-linear programming), direct methods, gradient-based optimization, parameter optimization, genetic algorithms, evolutionary algorithms, heuristic optimization methods, indirect methods, and/or calculus of variations * Advanced algorithm development skills to include parallel processing and scripting experience * Experience with contested space trajectory applications, military exercises,and wargaming events * Current TS/SCIand/orTS/SAP Access We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $95,200.00 - $165,500.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The divisionleveragesa broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. The RPO Analysis and Integration Department (RAID) is one of EED's premier orbital engagement and rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) modeling and analysis groups. We deliver impactful mission-level modeling, simulation and integration support to a variety of military and civil customers to enable the key missions that will service and protect critical space infrastructure.We are looking for anRPO Flight Dynamics Engineer(Member of Technical Staff/Senior Member of Technical Staff- Flight Mechanics)tojoin the RAID team. The selected candidate will provideexpertisefor a wide range of customer flight-mechanics needs, supporting analysis, research, and development requests.The work will require candidates to provide deep technical solutions while also collaborating with engineering partners tofacilitateintegrated solutions for our customers' hardest problems. Customers will includedefense, intelligence, civil,and commercialorganizations. Work Model This is afull-timeposition based inEl Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA,offering an in-person work model that combines 4 or more regular onsite workdays per week and remote flexibility as business needs allow. WhatYou'llBe Doing * Develop Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), exploreTactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and incorporate complexoperational constraints into the design and maturation of space systemsthat support RPO objectives. * Support evaluation of contested space mission applications to assess system vulnerabilities and contribute tothedevelopment of operational concepts. * Perform research and development and build new flight dynamics tools to cultivate andmaintaina healthy and modern internal tool basethat supports customer deliverables. * CombineAI/ML/RL techniques with flight mechanics modelingtoassess complex analysis and decision-making trade spaces. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate customer mission requirements into technical solutions and analysis products. * Occasional travel to support customer efforts. What You Need to be Successful MinimumRequirements forMember of Technical Staff- Flight Mechanics * BSdegreefroman accredited college/university programin engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field * Twoor moreyears ofprofessional,technical work experiencein one or more of the following subjects: space mission analysis and design, astrodynamics,trajectorysimulationand performance optimization of spacecraft conducting RPO, orbit determination,state estimation, relative navigation,algorithm design, software development, mathematical modeling * Proficiencywith one or more of the following programming languages/tools: C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Willing to travel domestically to customer and contractor facilities (approx. 10%) * This position requires ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance. In addition to the above, theminimumrequirements for theSenior Member of Technical Staff - Flight Mechanicsinclude: * Five or more years of experience of relevant technical workor PhD * Demonstrated technical excellence in the relevant job capabilities and functions * The ability tooperateindependently, often in the presence of ambiguity, and still deliver high quality, relevant end products to a range of customers How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * MS or PhDdegreefroman accredited college/university programin engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field * Graduatelevelcourse work,research,and/or experience in the following areas:space mission analysis and design, astrodynamics, trajectorysimulationand performance optimization of spacecraft conducting RPO, orbit determination,state estimation, relative navigation * Experience using or building analysis software to combine numerical methods, orbital or flight mechanics, and optimization approaches for spacecraftor related vehicles * Advanced algorithm development skills to include parallel processing and scripting experience * Experience with contested space trajectory applications, military exercises, and wargaming events * Current SSBI with an active TS/SCIand/or TS/SAPclearance We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $95,200.00 - $165,500.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architecture, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. The Software Architecture Engineering and Systems Software Engineering team support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) missions covering the Ground Weapons system (GWS), Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI), Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), and connected sensors. These programs include major system acquisitions, development, integration, and sustainment of their current and future architecture definition at the data/software/hardware levels, and research and technology for continuous evolution of Ground-Based Missile Defense warfighting capabilities. The MDA GWS program office seeks to update its Ground Weapon system to support the Next Generation Interceptor. Doing so will employ a Fire Control capability that is integrated with the overall multi-layered missile defense program. Aerospace's Missile Defense Software Program Office is seeking a Sr. Ground System Fire Control Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Software Architecture and Systems Software Engineering) to directly support the MDA GWS and NGI programs to advise the integration of the ground element with the Next Generation Interceptor capability. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Huntsville, AL or El Segundo, CA. What You'll Be Doing • Assist the government with interfacing the ground weapon system with external missile defense architectural elements, • Supporting test coordination between multiple contractors and government program offices in a fast-paced AGILE environment, • Develop testing software tools for processing and analyzing contractor tests, • Assess contractor fire control algorithms for ground and flight tests, • Analyze fire control requirements, plans, schedules, and architecture What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for Senior Project Engineer (Software Architecture and Systems Software Engineering): • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or closely related technical field is required, • 12 or more years of relevant professional or educational experience is required, • Experience providing technical expertise to the government in a variety of settings, • Background in ground architecture and software development, • Strong proficiency with command-and-control systems, • Experience coordinating and leading multidiscipline technical teams formed to solve complex technical aerospace issues, • Willingness to occasionally travel and support customer needs (domestically) approximately 25% (as required), • This position requires a current and active SECRET security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain security clearance How You Can Stand Out It's impressive if you have one or more of these: • Strong background in developing and managing interface control documents (ICDs) and/or Algorithm Design Document (ADD) with a focus on enabling interoperability within complex systems, • Experience ground system test event analysis and processing, • Proficiency in designing and operating cloud environments and antenna systems with the capability to integrate with fire control systems, manage command and control functions, and ensure seamless data handoff and updates within a secure infrastructure, • Proven ability to execute tasks in a matrixed environment and establish effective working relationships with customers, addressing their needs, building relationships, and communicating effectively, • Technical expertise in developing, testing, and sustaining flight software or ground systems for launch vehicles, spacecraft, or missiles, • Tool development experience with coding Python, C, C++ coding languages focused on command and message analysis We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $151,300.00 - $226,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: • Operate Strategically, • Lead Change, • Engage with Impact, • Foster Innovation, • Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: * Comprehensive health care and wellness plans * Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation * Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options * 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire * Flexible spending accounts * Variable pay program for exceptional contributions * Relocation assistance * Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Education assistance programs * An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. 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Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are seeking a PCB layout engineer III to participate in the design and development of next-generation, high-performance phased array RF front-end systems for mission-critical, high-reliability applications in space-based communications. This role will be a key technical contributor, turning electrical designs into physical circuit boards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PCB layout, with deep experience in mixed signal domains combining RF, IF, and digital signals onto a single board. The candidate will also have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Work closely with circuit designers to transform electronic circuit schematics into physical printed circuit board layouts, • Ensure compliance with signal integrity and EMI specifications, mechanical form factors, thermal constraints, and manufacturing requirements, • Producing prototype and engineering model layouts for testing and evaluation, • Producing flight ready layouts and board designs, • Building up necessary component libraries for schematics, • Conduct routing studies to help inform electrical designs and analyses, • Generate and manage a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the circuit boards Minimum Qualifications: • B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in RF and mixed signal PCB design, • Extensive experience with Altium printed circuit board layout tools, • Extensive experience with layout of complex multi-layered extremely high frequency boards design, • Extensive experience designing boards with RF, IF, analog, digital (mixed) domains, • Extensive experience with and knowledge of best practices for layout and routing of high frequency RF circuits and components, • Strong understanding of signal and power integrity and designing to optimize both, • Experience creating symbols and managing symbol libraries is a plus, • Experience implementing mechanical features on printed circuit boards, • Strong in depth knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT) principles. Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to work independently with loosely defined parameters and perform conceptual analysis., • Background in space- or flight-qualified hardware, • Ability to manage multiple board designs at a time, • Experience with Cadence Allegro/ORCAD, • Experience working with cross-functional teams Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. 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Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. As part of a hardworking team of engineering professionals, you will design, analyze, and testavionics enclosures for electronic componentson various spacecrafts. This opportunity reports to theSpacecraft Avionics section inside of the Blue National Security business unit.As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team ofdesign engineers,you'll be deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin. As an Avionics Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer, you own the design of avionics enclosure solutions for harsh environments to ensure high reliability of flight and mission-critical systems. Working in cross-disciplinary teams within a dynamic design environment, you will collaborate with electrical engineers to design PCB systems, support electronics development, conduct trade studies, and create the associated technical data packages. Your responsibilities include performing thermal and structural analyses, validating requirements through various methods, creating engineering detail and assembly drawings, and managing product configuration through its lifecycle. You will also support test planning and execution. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Special Mentions: • Relocation assistance provided Qualifications: * Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical or Aerospace Engineeringor related technical subject area * 2+ years of experience with design of electro-mechanical avionics assemblies (level commensurate on experience) * Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred) * Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5) * Experience designing ruggedized electronics enclosures or similar high-performance hardware. * Experience in PCBA integration (ECAD/MCAD), connector selection and manufacturing. EMI, thermal and structural protection of PCBA components. * Experience in bonding, grounding, sealing and venting of electrical components and enclosures. * Familiarity with PCB related IPC standards, SMC-S-016 and MIL-STD-810. * Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time. * Ability to communicate analysis results effectively. Desired: * Thermal and Structural analysis of avionics enclosures and PCBA components. * Experience with Steinberg orEngelmeierSolder fatiguecalculations. * Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS preferred). * Experience withWindchill or other PLM systems. * Familiarity with harness design per IPC-A-620 Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 CO applicants is $98,208.00 - $137,491.20 WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. 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Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are seeking a senior mixed signal design engineer to participate in the design and development of next-generation, high-performance phased array RF front-end systems for mission-critical, high-reliability applications in space-based communications. This role will be a key technical contributor and thought leader, driving system architecture from concept through qualification. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mixed signal circuit design. The candidate will also have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Develop and implement RF, analog, digital, and power circuits to be used in an active phased array., • Developing efficient power management solutions, such as DC/DC converters for high-performance, compact, or harsh environments, • Work with systems engineering to define and decompose requirements into functional designs, • Identification, consideration, and selection of suitable parts to be used on mixed-signal boards to conduct schematic capture, • Perform circuit simulations analyses such as transient analyses and signal and power integrity, • Lead system level analyses such as worst-case circuit analysis (WCCA) and failure modes, effects, and criticality analysis (FMECA), • Work closely with layout engineers by providing guidance for matching and high-speed routings, • Provide support for board bring up, test, and debugging Minimum Qualifications: • B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience in RF, DC power and mixed signal design., • Experience with working with high frequency signals and high frequency circuit designs, • In-depth knowledge on component selection, • Experience with analyses such as simulation for noise analysis, AC, DC, and transient analysis, monte-carlo, and signal and power integrity, • Experience with conducting worst case circuit analyses and failure modes, effects, and criticality analyses, • Experience with design, simulation, and verification tools, such as HSpice, HyperLynx, • Behavioral modeling of analog and digital circuits, • Experience with Altium/Cadence OrCAD / Allegro (or similar tools) for schematic capture, • Experience in bench level testing with strong debugging and analytical skills, • Experience working with cross-functional teams, • Excellent verbal and written communications skills Preferred Qualifications: • 10+ years of experience in engineering roles designing mixed signal circuits and boards, • Experience creating symbols and managing symbol libraries is a plus, • Background in space- or flight-qualitied hardware, • Experience with scripting for automation of circuit design verification Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite) Role Summary: The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer will serve as the technical lead for mechanical design, structural analysis, and line-of-sight (LOS) stability of optical communication systems for space environments. You will own mount and cell design, telescope design with precision alignment, environmental qualification, and volume production ramp-up for TeraWave's satellite communications payload. Special Mentions: • This position requires relocation to Los Angeles, CA, • Travel expectations: Up to 10% of travel may be required for technical reviews and test campaigns Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Opto-Mechanical Design Leadership • Lead the optomechanical design of precision optical assemblies, subsystems, and payloads for space-qualified laser communication terminals., • Define mechanical architectures for optical mounts, structures, mechanisms, and interfaces that preserve alignment and optical performance through launch environments (random vibration, shock) and on-orbit thermal cycling., • Establish datum points, fiducials, build-to tolerances, and align-to tolerances with clear acceptance criteria., • Generate interface control drawings (ICDs) and production-ready engineering drawings with comprehensive geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) specifications. Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Production Integration • Embed Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles throughout hardware design to enable reliable, cost-effective production while maintaining optical performance., • Partner with internal manufacturing, tooling, and ground support equipment (GSE) teams to optimize assembly sequences, reduce part count, and simplify alignment fixtures., • Support tolerance stack-ups and dimensional metrology planning to ensure designs meet production quality standards., • Interface with component vendors on manufacturing feasibility, schedule, and technical requirements. Verification, Qualification, and AI&T Support • Define alignment strategies, tooling requirements, fixtures, and assembly procedures for precision optical systems., • Lead or support environmental test campaigns (thermal-vacuum [TVAC], random vibration, shock) and direct root-cause analysis for structural or mechanical anomalies., • Execute hands-on optical alignment and integration activities in Class 100/1000 cleanroom environments, providing mechanical expertise to resolve fit-and-function issues., • Develop contamination control procedures and validate assembly processes to meet cleanliness specifications. STOP Integration & Optical Performance Optimization • Work with Optical and Thermal teams to define line-of-sight (LOS) jitter and wavefront error (WFE) budgets. Set mechanical design margins and tolerances that survive launch vibration, thermal cycling, and on-orbit operations., • Minimize optical performance degradation by optimizing material selection, stiffness, interface design, and mount geometry. Account for thermal expansion, mount compliance, and structural damping across temperature extremes and load conditions., • Iterate Design Based on Analysis: Collaborate with Optical, Thermal, and Structural Engineers to translate predicted optical performance into mechanical design changes and tolerance requirements. Minimum Qualifications: • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline (MS preferred), • 10+ years of professional experience in opto-mechanical engineering for space payloadsor comparable high-reliability precision systems, • Hands-on experience designing kinematic mounts and mechanical interfaces for contamination-sensitive optical hardware, • Expert-level proficiency in CAD software (PTC Creo, NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent) for complex opto-mechanical assemblies and production drawings, • Strong command of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack analysis, and DFM/DFA principles, • Direct experience planning and executing environmental qualification tests, including thermal-vacuum (TVAC), random vibration, and shock campaigns Preferred Qualifications: • Prior flight hardware qualification, successful environmental test campaign leadership, or on-orbit anomaly resolution, • Demonstrated experience designing telescopes or similar precision reflective optical systems for space or aerospace applications, • Hands-on experience with precision optical alignment tools (autocollimators, laser trackers, interferometers), • Proven expertise in structural FEA (ANSYS/Nastran) for modal, random vibration, and shock analysis, • Proven proficiency in STOP (Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance) methodology; design of athermalization strategies; modeling thermal effects on optical performance Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are seeking an Principal Microwave Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation, high-performance phased array RF front-end systems for mission-critical, high-reliability applications in space-based communications. This role will be a key technical contributor and thought leader, driving system architecture from concept through qualification. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in RF circuit theory, extensive experience in phased array front-end design, development and electromagnetic simulation, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Lead the design, simulation, and validation of next generation RF microwave components for advanced phased array antenna applications in microwave and millimeter-wave bands (e.g., X, Ku, Ka)., • Architect scalable, phased array antenna RF front-end tailored to platform-specific constraints including size, weight, power, thermal, and environmental factors., • Lead the development of RFIC/MMIC and T/R modules for beamforming architectures-including analog, digital, and hybrid approaches-collaborating closely with antenna and systems engineers to define the complete RF signal chain., • Perform advanced RF circuit/system simulations, using tools like ADS, Cadence AWR, and MATLAB., • Lead the integration and test of component level and system level phased array hardware., • Lead RF front-end modules integration into phased array antenna and support environmental qualification efforts (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, radiation tolerance) for space-capable platforms., • Mentor junior engineers and provide peer review of design artifacts, test plans, and results to ensure technical excellence., • Interface with systems engineering, mechanical, firmware, and program leadership to align technical execution with product goals and timelines., • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to propose architectural improvements and innovation pathways. Minimum Qualifications: • BS., M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field., • 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and validating phased array antenna systems., • Background designing and testing analog Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), including frequency conversion, automatic gain control, amplifier design and analog filter design., • Experience designing high-frequency CCAs design/development for space applications., • Understanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level, • Familiarity with RFIC/MMIC design or selection for T/R modules for RF front-end development., • Demonstrated expertise with commercial RF simulation tools (ADS, Cadence AWR, HFSS, CST, MATLAB)., • Experience integrating RF circuit and phased arrays antenna into systems with environmental constraints such as thermal cycling, radiation, or vibration for space environment., • Strong hands-on experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs) Preferred Qualifications: • Solid understanding of beamforming theory, array calibration, and electromagnetic propagation in complex environments., • Strong academic background that includes courses in: Microwave Engineering, Microwave Systems, Electromagnetic Theory and Radar Systems, • Background in space- or flight-qualified hardware and environmental testing protocols., • Experience evaluating third party solutions for integration and or trade vs in-house development., • Publications or patents in the field of phased arrays or antenna systems. Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $183,193.00 - $256,469.85 WA applicants is $183,193.00 - $256,469.85 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are seeking a Test Engineer III to architect and lead the testing of advanced phased-array RF front-end systems designed for mission-critical, high-reliability space-based communications. This position will be a key technical contributor, responsible for driving validation strategy and execution from concept development through final qualification. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in testing RF units, including active phased arrays, using common RF test equipment, developing and automating test procedures, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Plan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for phased array antennas and RF subsystems, • Work with benchtop test sets to evaluate prototype RF devices and flight hardware units, • Be the driving force in developing, optimizing, and standardizing automated test suites geared towards high volume production, • Own test related issues and work towards expedient resolutions, • Provide inputs on testability of phased array designs, • Review subcontractor test plans and programs for RF units to be used in payload, • Assist in building out RF test labs and provide input to test capabilities needed at production sites, • Interact with vendors as part of lab build out and hardware development Minimum Qualifications: • B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in RF antenna testing or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of experience in RF antenna design., • Strong background in RF test procedure development and execution, • Extensive experience with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, power meters and network analyzers, • Knowledge of RF calibration techniques (SOLT, TRL, etc.), • Experience to automate test processes using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools, • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills, • Extensive experience in characterizing RF units, such as Power Amplifiers and Low Noise Amplifiers, • Experience with environmental testing needs and standards, • Excellent verbal and written communications skills Preferred Qualifications: • Familiarity with RF simulation tools (ADS, HFSS, CST, etc.), • Experience in aerospace, satellite, defense, or telecommunications industries, • Understanding of EMI/EMC testing, • Experience with RF hardware development and hardware troubleshooting and debugging Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. In this hands-on role, you will be based entirely on-site at our Los Angeles Facility, collaborating closely with the Space Resources Program team. We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and hands-on software engineer. Your responsibilities will include ownership of subsystem-level scope with minimal day-to-day oversight, communication of technical rationale and risk trade-offs, and delivery of high-quality software in a safety- and mission-critical environment. We seek a candidate who brings technical know-how, leadership capabilities, and a dedication to quality, all of which are vital in making a positive impact on our mission. The pace at Blue Origin is brisk, with rapid cycles of design, analysis, and integration, aimed at delivering scalable solutions. Therefore, we need someone who is adaptable, proactive, eager to learn, and uncompromising on safety and quality. Creativity, a spirit of innovation, and the ability to manage changing requirements are key to thriving in this role. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! • Own the design, implementation, and verification of assigned real-time flight software components (e.g., command handling, telemetry, mode/state management, timing/synchronization, device control, health monitoring)., • Implement and verify fault management behaviors for your scope (limit checks, safe responses, retries/timeouts, watchdog patterns, degraded modes) aligned to system hazards and mission objectives., • Deliver configuration-controlled flight software releases including unit/integration tests, as-built notes, and release documentation., • Develop and maintain ground software for commanding, telemetry ingest/display, data archiving, and operator tooling, with an emphasis on reliability and repeatability for mission operations., • Support end-to-end connectivity and compatibility testing (lab systems, radios, ground interfaces as applicable); produce test reports and operator procedures for your scope., • Lead troubleshooting at the hardware/software interface; perform root-cause analysis on significant anomalies within your scope and drive corrective actions to closure with cross-functional partners., • Develop and maintain software requirements, acceptance criteria, and ICDs for owned components; ensure traceability to higher-level system requirements and ConOps., • Contribute to the software V&V plan and verification matrix; execute verification, document results, and support gated reviews/change control with audit-ready artifacts., • Operate in an agile rhythm: provide estimates, support sprint planning/backlog grooming, communicate progress/risks, and coordinate dependencies across systems, GNC, avionics/instruments, mission ops, and quality/mission assurance., • Participate in and help raise the bar for code reviews, coding standards, branching/release practices, and test/coverage expectations, mentor junior engineers through reviews and lab support., • B.S. degree or higher in computer science, computer/electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)., • 5+ years of professional experience delivering embedded and/or mission/safety-critical software, owning features from design through verification., • Proficiency in C/C++ (embedded/RTOS/Linux) and Python (tools/automation); strong experience with Git and collaborative development workflows., • Demonstrated experience with real-time concepts (concurrency, timing, determinism), robust error handling, and operational reliability., • Demonstrated ability to integrate and debug across software/firmware/hardware boundaries and to lead root-cause investigations within your scope., • Experience working in a structured environment with requirements, interfaces, verification planning, and test evidence (tooling such as DOORS/Jama is a plus)., • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present technical rationale and risk trade-offs for peer/senior review., • M.S. degree in a related field., • Flight/mission software experience (command/telemetry frameworks, time sync, data handling pipelines) and/or ground segment experience (mission control tooling, link testing, ground station integration, CCSDS-like protocols)., • Hands-on experience building/operating HIL and automated regression in CI/CD; familiarity with static/dynamic analysis and code quality tooling., • Experience implementing or validating fault management approaches informed by hazard analysis/FMECA/FDIR concepts., • Familiarity with secure communications practices and/or implementing cybersecurity controls for mission/ground systems. Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. Oxygen Compatibility Assessment Materials Engineer to provide Primary support to the Crew Systems product team, as well as ECLS, Avionics, Thermal, Structures, and Mechanisms, and whose responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Serve as the subject matter expert by leading oxygen compatibility assessments (OCA) for liquid oxygen lines, and flammability testing for metallic and non-metallic materials, components, and systems used in pressurized, human-rated spacecraft., 2. Previous experience and direct involvement with NASA OCA processes with WSTF. OCA training with WSTF or WHA is preferred., 3. Perform assessments of component ignition risk, heat of combustion, flame propagation, and reaction in oxygen-enriched environments to support NASA MUA processes., 4. Apply and interpret standards ASTM MNL36, NASA-STD-6001B, NASA-STD-6016 review and approve materials for use in or near oxygen systems (e.g., ECLS, valves, seals, fittings). Develop and execute test plans for oxygen compatibility, including ignition testing, heat of combustion, and promoted ignition., 5. Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce a human-rated space capsule., 6. Review and approve drawings for conformance to the Lunar Crew Lander Parts, Materials, and Process Plan., 7. Assist in addressing and dispositioning nonconformances and implementing corrective actions., 8. Find opportunities for improvements to quality, cost, and schedule., 9. Coach, mentor, and technically assist other engineers. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Qualifications: • Minimum of a B.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical or related field., • 10+ Years of demonstrated M&P or Engineering experience on a production flight or space program, • Direct signatory experience for OCAs and associated NASA training and certifications, • In-depth knowledge of aerospace-grade materials characterization and NDI techniques, • Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis, • Experience organizing and managing materials and process-related data in a company accessible database, • Ability to travel to support development and testing opportunities at other Blue Origin and vendor sites. Desired: • 15+ years of experience in Oxygen environments for space, • MS/Ph.D. Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical or related field Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95 WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will be responsible for several aspects of welding engineering for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of materials, process, and manufacturing support in the Lunar program. As a Natural & Induced Environments Engineer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 1. Provide environment definition and guidance for compliance with space environment effects to hardware owners (SLS-SPEC-159, Cross-Program Design Specification for Natural Environments (DSNE)) in terms of designs and materials., 2. Serve as subject matter expert for radiation environment, including UV exposure, overall mission phases; serve as liaison between hardware owners and test capability to support completion of testing as needed. Identify any risks to the lander and express to the team., 3. Serve as POC for atomic oxygen environment definition and effects over all mission phases, define potential risks to hardware, provide support in test and design as needed for deep space systems., 4. Serve as POC for neutral atmosphere environment, define the environment, identify expected effects to the vehicle, work with hardware owners to address, design, and test as needed., 5. Review and sign off on material selections for hardware exposed to these environments., 6. Current with space environment models (AE9/AP9/SPENVIS) and integrate results into materials risk assessments. 7.Supporting all product teams with hardware exposed to these environments. 8. Review and approve drawings for conformance to the Lunar Crew Lander Parts, Materials, and Process Plan., 9. Assist in addressing and dispositioning nonconformances and implementing corrective actions., 10. Find opportunities for improvements to quality, cost, and schedule., 11. Coach, mentor, and technically assist other engineers. 12 . Support design, analysis, and materials selection; drive process development, allowable generation, and qualifications. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Qualifications: • Minimum of a B.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, or related field., • 10+ Years of demonstrated Space environments experience on a production flight or space program, • In-depth knowledge of aerospace-grade materials characterization and NDI techniques, • Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis, • Experience organizing and managing materials and process-related data in a company accessible database, • Ability to travel to support development and testing opportunities at other Blue Origin and vendor sites. Desired: • MS/ Ph.D. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering., • 15+ Years of demonstrated space engineering experience on a production flight or space program Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, flight validation, assembly, integration, testing, and in-flight performance of the Terwave Payloads. This role will support payload hardware development from initial concept through flight. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work closely with Structures, Thermal, Electrical, and RF Engineers to develop RF components, phased-array and parabolic antennas, and related assemblies that meet high system performance requirements and can be manufactured at scale. Your role is to be the mechanical authority for turning antenna concepts into reality. This involves everything from the micro-packaging of Antenna-in-Package (AiP) modules to the large-scale structural integrity of reflector systems. You will collaborate daily with antenna engineers to ensure their RF designs can be built, tested, and withstand the rigors of launch and operation in space. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Collaborate closely with RF and Electrical engineers to co-design and develop mechanical solutions for phased array antennas, reflector antennas, and their associated feed systems., • Lead the mechanical design and layout of complex, multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) and antenna substrates, ensuring compatibility with high-frequency RF performance requirements., • Design and develop advanced Antenna-in-Package (AiP) solutions, focusing on micro-packaging and thermal management., • Serve as the primary mechanical owner for Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT), generating detailed fabrication packages (Gerbers, ODB++, 3D models, drawings) for external PCB and mechanical fab houses., • Perform detailed structural, thermal, and vibration analysis on antenna assemblies-from the component level (AiP, RFICs) to the full array or reflector system-ensuring performance and survivability during launch and in the orbital environment., • Conduct critical tolerance stack-up and sensitivity analyses to ensure that mechanical deviations (e.g., reflector surface RMS, feed alignment, PCB layer registration) do not degrade RF performance., • Select and qualify advanced materials, including low-CTE metals (e.g., Invar), composites, and RF substrates, to maintain dimensional stability and electrical performance across extreme temperatures., • Own the end-to-end mechanical design lifecycle in a CAD (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks) and PLM environment, from concept and detailed design to drawing creation, release, and manufacturing support. Minimum Qualifications: • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline with 7+ years of experience in the design of electronic or RF systems., • Demonstrated experience in the mechanical packaging of electronic components, including PCB layout, substrate selection, and housing design., • Proven ability to translate electrical schematics and RF design constraints into manufacturable mechanical packages for fabrication., • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)., • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for PCBs and precision mechanical components (e.g., CNC milling, lamination, bonding)., • Proven experience working within interdisciplinary teams on highly integrated antenna packages, serving as the primary mechanical interface between RF/Antenna, Spacecraft Bus, and Thermal engineering teams to resolve competing design constraints and drive integrated solutions., • Direct experience in the mechanical design of phased array antennas and reflector antenna systems for space or aerospace applications., • Specific expertise in Antenna-in-Package (AiP) or System-in-Package (SiP) design, including familiarity with wire bonding, flip-chip, and BGA packaging technologies., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams., • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Preferred Qualifications: • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field., • Experience creating and delivering complete fabrication data packages to external vendors and managing vendor communication., • Experience with tolerance analysis that incorporates RF performance sensitivities., • Experience with structural and thermal analysis and/or working with these teams to realize using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN)., • Familiarity with the design challenges associated with mm-Wave frequencies (e.g., E-band, V-band)., • Knowledge of low-CTE materials (e.g., Invar, Graphite-Cyanate Ester) and their application in dimensionally stable structures. Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. We believe that to preserve our planet, humanity must expand beyond our current limits, venturing into space to explore and harness new energy and material resources. In pursuit of this vision, we invite you to join our Space Resources Program, working alongside Blue Alchemist, Blue Origin's initiative to enable lunar surface power production and building blocks for humanity from local materials. The Space Resources Program encompasses multiple projects; in this role, you will contribute across the portfolio, including the current Blue Alchemist effort and future initiatives. We're dedicated to developing and demonstrating Prospecting and In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technologies for the Moon, Mars, and beyond. If our mission resonates with you and you are eager to contribute, you could be the perfect addition to our inclusive, open-minded, and forward-thinking team. In this hands-on role, you will work in a fully in-person capacity at our Los Angeles facility. You will serve as a GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Engineer, designing, implementing, and validating guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for a lunar prospecting mission, Oasis-1. You will develop attitude and orbit determination and control; perform trajectory dispersion modeling, implement data integration across flight sensor and ground station measurements; define control mode logic ; build closed-loop and Monte Carlo simulations; and integrate with flight software and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) benches. You will own GNC performance budgets and acceptance criteria, contribute to ConOps for navigation, support operations readiness, and provide on-console support during commissioning and anomaly resolution. You will collaborate closely with Software, Systems, Instruments, Design & Integration, Mission Assurance/Quality, and external partners to deliver secure, reliable end-to-end operations. We value self-motivated, hands-on leaders who can find practical solutions to abstract problems. Our teams work in fast-paced cycles of design, analysis, and operations to deliver scalable solutions. We're looking for someone adaptable, willing to take action, eager to learn, and committed to a highly dedicated and open-minded team of team players working together, all while embracing a culture of safety and quality. Your creativity, innovative spirit, and ability to navigate changing requirements are crucial. Conditions of Employment: Offer and start are contingent upon contract award/funding and required internal approvals. If the contract is not awarded, the role may be paused or canceled. Location: Fully in-person role based at our Los Angeles (North Hollywood) SRCE facility. Key Responsibilities and Core Deliverables: • GNC architecture, algorithms, and performance, • Define and implement guidance laws, navigation filters (e.g., EKF/UKF), position/velocity sensor integration, and control mode logic aligned to mission ConOps and navigation needs., • Deliver configuration-controlled GNC architecture, algorithm descriptions, performance budgets (pointing, stability, settling time, V), and acceptance criteria., • Simulation, analysis, and HIL, • Build and maintain SIL/HIL environments and closed-loop simulations; develop high-fidelity sensor/actuator models (IMU, sun sensor, star tracker, context camera, reaction wheels, torque rods); run Monte Carlo and corner-case analyses., • Deliver HIL readiness reviews, regression suites, coverage reports, stability/robustness analyses, and test reports with anomaly investigations and closures., • Flight software integration and verification, • Integrate GNC algorithms with flight software (real-time C/C++ on RTOS/Linux); define interfaces, timing, and telemetry; tune controllers and filters; conduct unit/integration tests., • Deliver verified GNC builds, interface control documentation (ICDs), test evidence, tuning matrices, and as-built release documentation., • Attitude/orbit determination and operations support, • Execute attitude/orbit determination using onboard sensors and radiometric data; support pass planning inputs and commissioning; provide on-console support for GNC during rehearsals and operations; lead anomaly triage and recovery procedures., • Trajectory dispersion modeling to calculate envelope of possible trajectories., • Orbital maintenance planning and execution., • Deliver operations procedures/playbooks, commissioning reports, performance telemetry analyses, and updates to tuning/coefficients based on flight data., • Requirements, verification, and reviews, • Define GNC requirements, acceptance criteria, and verification methods; maintain traceability to system requirements; contribute to FMEA/FTA and reliability analyses with Systems., • Deliver verification matrices, test results, discrepancies/closures, and GNC content for gated reviews., • Cross-functional collaboration, • Coordinate interfaces and schedules with Software, Systems, Instruments, Design & Integration, Mission Assurance/Quality, and ground station providers; align change control and configuration management., • Deliver interface agreements, change-control submissions for GNC impacts, and contributions to integrated milestone plans. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical/computer engineering, physics, or related field., • 5+ years of experience delivering and operating GNC systems for spacecraft or similarly safety/mission-critical vehicles., • Demonstrated proficiency in guidance laws, attitude and orbit determination, sensor integration, and control algorithm design and tuning (e.g., EKF/UKF, quaternion/rotation math, reaction wheel/torque rod control)., • Hands-on experience building closed-loop simulations and HIL benches; high-fidelity sensor/actuator modeling; Monte Carlo robustness analyses., • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded/real-time systems and Python/Matlab/Simulink for modeling, analysis, and tooling; experience with version control (e.g., Git)., • Experience defining GNC requirements/ICDs, verification plans, and acceptance criteria; operating within formal reviews and change-control processes., • Familiarity with small satellite ADCS hardware and RF/radiometric navigation data integration., • Strong collaboration skills in fast-paced environments; ability to coordinate cross-functional teams (software, systems, instruments, mission ops, quality). Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree in a related field; 8+ years of relevant experience., • Experience with lunar or interplanetary missions; small satellite ADCS hardware and supplier integration (e.g., reaction wheel sets, torque rods, star trackers)., • Depth in estimation and control methods (e.g., robust/optimal control, nonlinear methods, covariance analysis, FDIR/FMECA-driven fault management)., • Experience with test automation and CI/CD for GNC simulations; static/dynamic analysis and code quality tooling., • Experience leading GNC content through SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR/FRR with audit-ready artifacts., • Familiarity with CCSDS and ground station ranging/radiometric data processing; time synchronization and performance telemetry integration. Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! As a Senior Photonics System Engineer, you will own the end-to-end modem photonics architecture for a state-of-the-art space laser communication terminal. You will define and integrate the full optical chain-including seed and LO lasers, modulators, optical amplifiers, filters, polarization control, and receivers-to deliver high-reliability, high-throughput optical links for a growing range of customer missions. Your technical leadership will set the standard for capability, manufacturability, and on-orbit performance. Special Mentions: * Relocation assistance may be available for this position. * Travel expectations: Occasional travel may be required for technical reviews and supplier visits. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: System Architecture & Design * Define requirements, own optical link budgets and conduct architecture trade studies for space laser communication modem photonics. * Architect and select narrow-linewidth lasers, electro-optic modulators and bias control, optical amplifiers, optical filters/WDM, polarization management, isolators, and coherent/Direct-Detect receiver front-ends. * Allocate optical, electrical, thermal, and radiation margins; define interfaces to DSP/modem electronics, drivers/TIAs, power, and thermal/mechanical teams. * Lead make/buy decisions and guide supplier selection, qualification, and performance management for critical photonic components. * Establish redundancy and reliability strategies appropriate for spaceflight. Development, Integration & Test * Lead breadboard and brassboard development to de-risk architecture choices and mature to flight design. * Define and execute verification and validation plans, including optical performance (OSNR, linewidth, RIN, extinction ratio, EVM/BER), stability, and latency. * Analyze test data to characterize impairments (e.g., phase noise, SBS/thermal effects) and drive corrective actions. * Validate system performance through environmental test (TVAC, vibration, shock, and radiation considerations) and ensure compliance to requirements. * Maintain rigorous documentation of requirements, designs, ICDs, procedures, and results; contribute to FMEAs and design reviews. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (DSP/software, RF/electronics, optics, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain) to achieve design-for-manufacture and design-for-test. Minimum Qualifications: * Minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering roles supporting complex systems such as lasers, optics, electronics, or aerospace hardware, with at least 3 years in lead/architect roles. * Demonstrated experience with photonics systems involving fiber-based electrooptic modulators and optical receivers. * In-depth knowledge of lasers and photonics (e.g., narrow-linewidth lasers, photodiodes, nonlinear optics, fiber components/assembly, and laser system fabrication). * Experience developing functional specifications, verification plans, and functional test procedures for optical communication systems. * Proficiency in system characterization, environmental testing, and data analysis for photonic subsystems. * Ability to communicate complex technical information to broad audiences and collaborate across disciplines to drive decisions. * Hands-on experience with test frameworks and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB and/or Python; familiarity with LabVIEW). Experience with optical system simulation tools (e.g., VPIphotonics, OptiSystem, or similar) is a plus. * MS degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Optics/Optical Sciences, or a related field; OR equivalent work experience. Preferred Qualifications: * 10+ years of experience in lasers/optics/electronics/aerospace hardware with 5+ years in lead architect roles * Expertise in high data rate optical communications, including advanced modulation, DSP interfaces, and coherent reception techniques. * Direct experience deploying systems in spaceflight environments and qualifying photonic hardware for launch and on-orbit operation. * Experience with Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA), fiber handling/assembly, contamination control, and process improvement in production environments. * PhD in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics/Optical Sciences, or a related field. Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence. Honeybee Robotics' Exploration Systems division is seeking an Electrical Engineer. In this role you will be interfacing with customers and inter-disciplinary project teams to develop electrical components and avionics systems. You will be responsible for flight avionics development, sample acquisition, handling devices, and other instruments used in planetary exploration and space applications. In this role you'll interface with mechanical design, test, systems, integration, software and control engineering disciplines throughout the entire product lifecycle from conception to flight ready hardware. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Special Mentions: * This is an onsite role at our Altadena, CA office * Relocation assistance is provided Responsibilities: * Serve as a technical leader within the organization. This includes technical, budgetary and schedule oversight of a small team of engineers, as well as mentoring junior engineers and refining/defining standardized processes * Design, manufacturing, and checkout of custom high-reliability PCBs for various avionics applications * Harness design and assembly instructions for high-reliability applications * Electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) design and documentation * Define and execute tests at the integrated assembly level in avionics development labs, environmental test labs, radiation test labs and vendor test labs * Apply technical expertise to problem solving throughout product lifecycle, including design review support and verification planning and execution, scheduling, etc. * Collaborate with avionics product development team members to identify current technology capabilities, risks, opportunities and challenges and identify and develop solutions Minimum Qualifications: * Minimum of a B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field * 9+ years of developing and testing complex hardware equipment over the entire product lifecycle * Passion for hands-on problem solving and avionics integration and test * Ability to work independently on rapid development programs * Demonstrate a strong solid understanding of electronics product development with expertise in systems integration * Familiarity with use of complex computational devices (combinational and sequential logic) to monitor sensors and drive actuators, including design and verification * Highly organized, safety and quality conscious, with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: * GNC experience * Experience with radiation testing of EEE components * Graduate degree in related engineering or technical field * 12+ years of experience in developing hardware across entire product lifecycle * Experience developing and testing complex electronic systems combining hardware, firmware, and software * Experience leading the development and testing of embedded/motorized/power systems * Experience doing Worst-case analysis, circuit Finite Element Analysis, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) * Familiarity with EEE-INST-002 parts classification, selection of radiation-hardness-assured components, and radiation-mitigation strategies * Proficiency with scripting; programming and analysis/modeling tools: Python, Linux/Windows shell scripting; assembly language, C, C++; MATLAB / Simulink / SPICE (or similar) * Experience using Altium to design complex printed circuit boards Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! As aSenior Antenna Engineer, you will design the physical hardware that forms the backbone of our in-space communication network. You will be a foundational member of a new, in-house team tasked with creating the next generation of high-frequency antennas for Blue Origin's space vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to own the antenna system design from the ground up, making critical architectural decisions that will directly impact our ability to communicate in deep space. Join our dynamic team as a Reflector Engineer, where you will play a key role in the design, analysis, simulation, testing, and integration of high-performance reflector antenna systems for our next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. In this role, you will address complex technical challenges related to reflector geometries, feeds, and RF performance, ensuring reliable, high-throughput connectivity for users worldwide. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Architectural Design: Lead the design and trade-off analysis of high-gain reflector systems (e.g., Cassegrain, Gregorian, or Offset-fed) to meet stringent gain, beamwidth, and sidelobe requirements at E-band., • Feed Chain Development: Own the end-to-end design of the mm-Wave feed system, including high-efficiency corrugated horns, Orthomode Transducers (OMTs), and diplexers to support simultaneous dual-circular polarization for uplink (81-86 GHz) and downlink (71-76 GHz)., • EM Simulation & Modeling: Utilize Physical Optics (PO) and Geometrical Theory of Diffraction (GTD) tools (e.g., GRASP/TICRA) alongside Full-Wave solvers (HFSS/CST) to model large-aperture performance and spillover efficiency., • Precision Tolerance Analysis: Perform critical sensitivity studies on mechanical tolerances, including reflector surface RMS errors, feed alignment/vertex offsets, and thermal-induced structural deformations., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Mechanical and Thermal engineers to select low-CTE materials and manufacturing processes (e.g., EDM, precision milling) that maintain electrical performance in space environments., • Test & Verification: Define test plans and lead the RF characterization of flight hardware in anechoic chambers, focusing on axial ratio, isolation, and high-frequency gain patterns., • Vendor & Lifecycle Management: Interface with specialized mm-Wave fabrication vendors to ensure design-for-manufacturability and oversee the transition from initial EM concept to flight-ready hardware. Minimum Qualifications: • Education & Experience: B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience in RF antenna design, or M.S./Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience., • Electromagnetic Expertise: Deep understanding of electromagnetic theory and its application to high-gain reflector systems (Cassegrain, Gregorian, or Offset geometries) and aperture efficiency optimization., • Design Leadership: Proven track record of leading a reflector antenna or complex feed system project from initial concept through hardware realization., • Simulation Toolset: Proficiency with Physical Optics (PO) and GTD tools (e.g., TICRA/GRASP) for large-aperture analysis, as well as full-wave 3D solvers (e.g., HFSS, CST)., • Feed Chain Fundamentals: Practical experience designing dual-circular polarized (CP) feed systems, specifically focusing on axial ratio performance and port-to-port isolation., • Test & Measurement: Familiarity with mm-Wave measurement techniques (70 GHz+) including far-field or near-field anechoic chamber testing and VNA calibration for high-frequency waveguide interfaces. Preferred Qualifications • Advanced Degree: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a research focus on mm-Wave Electromagnetics, Antennas, or Quasi-optics., • E-band & Space Heritage: Direct experience designing flight hardware for the 71-76 GHz (Downlink) and 81-86 GHz (Uplink) bands, including an understanding of orbital thermal stability., • Component Level Mastery: Specialized design experience with Orthomode Transducers (OMTs), septum polarizers, corrugated feed horns, and high-rejection diplexers for TX/RX separation., • Mechanical & Tolerance Sensitivity: Demonstrated ability to perform POGO/Sensitivity analysis on reflector surface RMS errors and feed alignment tolerances., • Advanced Manufacturing: Experience with precision fabrication for E-band components, such as CNC micro-milling, Diffusion Bonding, or Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) of RF components. Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, specialists, and technicians, you will work on systems and operational engineering for the New Glenn Upper Stage and Payload Accommodations (GS2PA) Program. Your activities may include engagement in supporting launch operations in mission control, conducting post flight data reviews, supporting anomaly investigations, conducting trade studies, developing margins for allocations, risk management, gated reviews, system safety analysis, technical performance management, configuration and data management, payload integration, and regulatory compliance. Our team is also responsible for verifying that our customers will have a phenomenal ride to space. You will be the authority on all aspects of your subsystem's operations, including CONOPS, functional architecture, and integrated hardware/software functionality. You will follow the development component hardware, autonomous software, and integrated development testing, and will be accountable for feeding forward lessons learned into the integrated operation of your subsystem on the flight vehicle. You will collaborate with the stage-level lead engineer, and you will create a comprehensive set of constraints, alerts, and limits for the New Glenn integrated test and launch teams. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Support Vehicle and Ground System Project Leads by carrying out systems engineering activities in accordance with Blue Origin standards and practices, • Build detailed CONOPS for pre-launch and flight operations, • Requirements authoring, decomposition, analysis, traceability, and verification, • Negotiate interfaces and coordinate between internal and external stakeholders, • Develop and implement verification plans and strategies to complete verification of requirements, • Define operational constraints for the end-to-end safe handling and successful operation of the subsystem, • Support post flight data reviews and anomaly investigations, • Collaborate with integrated test, launch operations, and autonomous flight operations customer teams to incorporate operational constraints into downstream procedures and flight plans, • Provide real-time engineering anomaly resolution during integrated test and launch operations Minimum Qualifications: • Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering or other technical field, • 5+ years of current technical hands-on experience in: Fluids, Thermal, Propulsion, Cryogenics, Pneumatics, • Technical hands-on experience in at least one of these areas: Analysis, Design, Testing, Launch operations, • Hands-on experience in developing, authoring, and implementing integrated tests or operating launch vehicles, • A passion for understanding the bigger picture, • Good written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to work effectively in teams as well as lead through influence, • Experience in system engineering on launch vehicles, spacecraft, or in other highly regulated industries, • Experience writing or consuming requirements, • Ability to operate, make decisions, lead, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments Preferred Qualifications: • Launch vehicle controller (front room or engineering back room) experience, • Experience with system safety, • System integration experience, preferably with aerospace hardware, • Knowledge of current systems engineering processes and methodologies, • Experience with DOORS Next Generation or equivalent requirements management software, • Experience in reliability, maintainability and operability analysis and execution Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! As a Embedded Systems Engineer at Blue Origin, you will be instrumental in bringing our next-generation phased array and software-defined radio systems to life. You will be a foundational member of our in-house RF communications team, responsible for the embedded software and firmware that controls and orchestrates our advanced beamforming ASICs and digital communication systems. In this role, you will bridge the gap between hardware and high-level control systems, developing the embedded software stack that enables our spacecraft communication systems to operate autonomously and efficiently in the harsh space environment. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical embedded systems from concept through flight qualification. Responsibilities: • Design and develop embedded firmware for FPGA-based and ASIC-based digital communication systems, including control interfaces, configuration management, and telemetry collection, • Implement real-time control algorithms and state machines for beamforming systems, phased array calibration, and adaptive communication protocols, • Develop device drivers and board support packages (BSPs) for custom RF and digital hardware, • Create and maintain embedded software architecture for spacecraft communication subsystems, ensuring deterministic behavior and fault tolerance, • Interface with DSP engineers to integrate signal processing algorithms into embedded runtime environments, • Implement health monitoring, diagnostics, and telemetry systems for communication hardware, • Collaborate with systems engineers to define and implement command and data handling (C&DH) interfaces, • Conduct software integration testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and system-level validation, • Support hardware bring-up activities and debug complex hardware-software integration issues procurement. Minimum Qualifications: • B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development, • Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems with constrained resources, • Experience developing firmware for real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, FreeRTOS, or equivalent, • Hands-on experience with embedded Linux and/or bare-metal firmware development, • Familiarity with hardware interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, and memory-mapped I/O, • Experience with embedded debugging tools, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes, • Understanding of memory management, interrupt handling, and real-time constraints in embedded systems Preferred Qualifications: • M.S. in a related field, • Experience with FPGA co-processing and hardware acceleration, • Knowledge of space-grade processors (e.g., RAD750, Leon, ARM Cortex-R/M for space), • Experience with DO-178C, MISRA-C, or other safety-critical software standards, • Familiarity with digital communication protocols and RF system control, • Experience with version control (Git), continuous integration, and automated testing frameworks, • Previous work on aerospace, satellite, or mission-critical communication systems Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. * Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. * Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see ___. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at___. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice ___.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Software Product Line lead, NG Fellow 1to provide visionary technical leadership for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit (AW BU) for our location in Northridge, CA . This influential role will be the authoritative owner of the AW BU software technical baseline, driving technical rigor by empowering the right technical leaders to focus on the most critical software challenges. This position will ensure a rigorous, traceable software foundation that delivers predictable performance, rapid integration, and secure, maintainable code throughout the product lifecycle. General Responsibilities: - Define, maintain, and evolve the baseline software architecture and roadmap for the Advanced Weapons business unit, including critical interfaces and performance specifications. - Establish and modernize integrated development environment standards that promote efficiency and technical excellence. - Develop and enforce rigorous software-quality metrics, govern configuration management of source code and binaries, and oversee verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with the established architecture. - Drive technical rigor by coordinating with senior technical leaders and focusing on resolving the most demanding software challenges. - Collaborate closely with program Chief Engineers and program software leads to enforce software release quality and drive continuous process improvement. - Serve as the strategic owner for the software technical baseline, ensuring that the software architecture remains current, secure, and aligned with long-term organizational goals. - Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and thought leadership to software teams across the Advanced Weapons portfolio. - Partner with AW engineering functional and product line leaders to ensure alignment of technical strategies and to drive integrated solutions that support both software and hardware objectives. - Influence annual operating plans (AOP), long-range strategic plans (LRSP), and the Technology Roadmap through data-driven insights and strategic vision. Leadership Skills: - Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and inspire cross-functional teams while maintaining a focus on resolving critical technical challenges. - Proven track record of strategic planning, effective resource allocation, and driving organizational change in complex, technology-driven environments. - Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with a talent for articulating technical strategy and gaining buy-in from key stakeholders. - Strong mentorship skills, with the ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams that consistently deliver engineering excellence. Technical Skills and Core Competencies: - Deep expertise in software architecture, configuration management, and modern integrated development environments. - Proven experience in establishing and implementing rigorous software-quality metrics and verification and validation practices. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data-driven insights to drive innovation and ensure quality. - Extensive knowledge of advanced software engineering methodologies, agile practices, - DevSecOps principles, and digital transformation initiatives in complex, mission-critical environments. - Ability to work in collaboration with stakeholders focused on both software and hardware to deliver integrated, secure solutions. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field with 20+ years of relevant experience; 18+ years with a Master’s degree; or 15+ years with a PhD. - Demonstrated experience in software engineering leadership within defense or aerospace environments, with a proven track record in defining and managing software technical baselines. - Active Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance. - Extensive experience driving large-scale, complex software initiatives from conception through deployment, ensuring secure and maintainable solutions. Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree or PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - Prior experience serving as a Software Chief Engineer or in a similar leadership role in the defense or aerospace industry. - Proven success in establishing independent test and verification authorities to ensure compliance with architectural standards. - Familiarity with emerging trends in digital engineering, agile transformation, and DevSecOps practices. - The ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, as required by the role. Primary Level Salary Range: $219,300.00 - $328,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 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We're looking for a Flight Software Engineer to develop mission-critical software for next-generation spacecraft and satellite systems. This role sits at the intersection of embedded systems, real-time software, and space-grade engineering. Flight Software Engineer – Space Systems.

Job DescriptionDescriptionAs a Weld Engineer at Impulse you will help develop, qualify and optimize welding designs and processes with both laser beam, gas tungsten arc welding, friction stir welding, and orbital tube welding. This role will integral to performing weld developments on Helios' main structural tank, Deneb’s thrust chamber and preburner assemblies, and valve components across all of our vehicles. The welding engineer in this role will interface daily with design and manufacturing engineers to make welding judgment calls and improvements and will enforce standardized practices and procedures on multiple welded assemblies. Helios is Impulse's new vehicle, a 3rd stage/kick stage. Launching in 2026, it is designed to take satellites & payloads to GEO for 1/3rd of today's current cost. Deneb is Impulse’s 15k lb thrust lox methane staged combustion engine. Responsibilities • Develop, optimize, and qualify weld processes and parameters for multiple welding processes including but not limited to: laser beam welding, friction stir welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding., • Work closely with design, tooling, automation, and development engineers to improve welded designs for manufacturing, • Develop and implement improved process control where possible using test and NDE results as feedback loop, • Support production operations on full scale welded assemblies, providing direction to manufacturing engineers and welders on correct techniques in a fast paced manufacturing environment, • Support on-site manufacturing and development of Helios tank, Deneb engine weldments, and Mira components., • Set up welding qualification test campaigns and interpret mechanical testing and NDE results, • Work closely with NDE personnel to interpret weld quality on development and flight hardware in addition to developing and implementing innovative state-of-the-art NDE techniques, • Set up automated welding solutions in an effort to drive process consistency, • Scope out new welding technologies that may be employed to improve rate/quality/efficiency, • Support design, manufacturing, and materials engineering with root cause analysis Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related field, • 2+ years of experience with hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience of welded assemblies Preferred Skills and Experience • Master’s degree in welding engineering or related technical program, • 2+ years' of demonstrated hands-on welding experience of aluminum, nickel-based, stainless steel, titanium, and copper alloys., • 2+ years' of demonstrated experience with brazing, joining, and metallographic interpretation, • Fundamental understanding of welding processes including, but not limited to, laser beam, friction stir, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, electron beam, plasma arc, and resistance welding, • Robot programming experience for automated welding solutions, • Tooling design experience for welded assemblies to reduce part distortion and improve part consistency, • Understanding of weld strength testing methodologies, standards, and data acquisition systems used to make informed welding decisions (ASTM E8, E399, E740, ISO 15653, AWS D17.X, AWS C7.X, thermos-couples, strain gages, etc.), • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions including, but not limited to, optical and SEM fractography/metallography, hardness, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan. Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Job DescriptionHermeus 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 Welding Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in enabling rapid development, fabrication, and integration of advanced hardware across our R&D and prototype manufacturing environments. You’ll be responsible for developing weld processes, fixtures, and joint designs that bridge early design concepts to flight-ready hardware. This position is hands-on and deeply cross-functional, working directly with design, manufacturing, and test teams to bring complex systems from concept to reality.Responsibilities • Develop, qualify, and optimize weld processes and parameters for multiple techniques including, but not limited to, electron beam, laser beam, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, plasma arc, resistance, friction-stir, and orbital tube welding., • Support R&D and production builds of welded aircraft structures, tanks, and propulsion assemblies, providing direct guidance to technicians and manufacturing engineers., • Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering to drive weld joint design, fixture development, and assembly methods optimized for manufacturability, precision, and repeatability., • Lead root cause investigations related to weld performance, material compatibility, and process deviations; implement corrective actions based on metallurgical and mechanical findings., • Plan and execute weld qualification campaigns, including mechanical testing, NDE inspection, and data interpretation., • Partner with NDE specialists to evaluate weld quality and develop advanced inspection techniques tailored for high-performance aircraft applications., • Implement process control improvements using feedback from weld tests, NDE, and production data to increase reliability and consistency., • Identify and integrate automated or robotic welding solutions to improve throughput, consistency, and quality., • Research and evaluate emerging welding technologies and materials for potential application in hypersonic vehicle manufacturing., • Collaborate closely with tooling, automation, and integration teams to develop solutions that minimize distortion, improve accuracy, and accelerate production timelines.Basic Qualifications, • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related technical discipline., • Hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience with welded aerospace assemblies., • Strong understanding of weld design principles and mechanical tolerances under thermal and structural loads.Preferred Skills and Experience, • Master’s degree in Welding Engineering or related technical field., • Hands-on welding experience with nickel-based alloys, stainless steel, titanium, copper, and aluminum., • Experience with brazing, joining, and metallographic interpretation., • Deep understanding of welding processes including, but not limited to, electron beam, laser beam, plasma arc, resistance, friction-stir, gas tungsten arc, and gas metal arc., • Robot programming experience for automated welding applications., • Tooling design experience for welded assemblies to minimize distortion and improve repeatability., • Knowledge of weld strength testing methodologies, standards, and data acquisition systems (ASTM E8, E399, E740, ISO 15653, AWS D17.X, AWS C7.X, thermocouples, strain gages, etc.)., • Experience performing root cause analysis and corrective actions using techniques such as optical and SEM fractography, hardness testing, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing., • Demonstrated success applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to transition welded designs from prototype to production., • Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and communicate results across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams., • Highly detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills., • Proven track record of success in fast-paced, high-growth, technically demanding environments.Additional Requirements, • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support build schedules and testing operations., • Occasional travel may be required to support suppliers or test campaigns., • Ability to perform hands-on work in fabrication and prototype build environments, including climbing, lifting, and working in confined areas as required. 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Job DescriptionDescriptionAs a Tooling/Ground Support Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for designing tooling, fixturing, and support equipment, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. Responsibilities • Own the design, development, and implementation of tooling and fixturing for metallic and composite structures, • Own design, development, and implementation of test equipment for to support testing of metallic and composite flight structures, • Collaborate with designers, analysts, and engineers to support development and prototype of spacecraft designs and test stands, • Work with manufacturing and supply chain groups to produce designs, • Solve complex technical challenges with emphasis on speed of execution Minimum Qualifications • Bachelors' degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field, • 5+ years professional experience designing fixtures or tooling, • Demonstrated experience using CAD and preparing manufacturing drawings, • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns Preferred Skills and Experience • Proven experience working with metrology systems such as ROMER Arms, optical scanners, and laser trackers, • Machining, fabrication, welding, or composite manufacturing experience, • Ability to work with and manage large assemblies, • Working knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), • Familiarity with lifting and rigging methods, • Experience with NX/Teamcenter, • Experience in a startup or agile development environment Additional Information: Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are looking for you to join our team as a Software Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation. For this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Develop software utilizing C/C++ to modernize and productionize a research codebase * Develop software infrastructure to support CI/CD, software metrics collection, and MLOps * Implement software-systems, applications, and architectures that leverage techniques to support achieving increased modularity, scalability, and reliability, while also maintaining precision, accuracy, and speed to meet performance requirements * Ensure industry software engineering best practices and standards are applied and maintained * Work closely with Software Leads to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0+ years of relative experience * Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation * Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management * Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time * Experience working in C/C++ Proven ability to code new software and modify existing software to add new features * Ability to debug existing software and correct defects * Experience with open software/system architecture solutions * Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders * Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines * Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools Preferred Qualifications * Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) * Experience with Linux operating systems * Experience with CUDA and GPUs * Experience with high performance numerical/scientific computing, parallel computing * Experience with developing for SWaP-constrained environments * Familiarity with signal-processing algorithms * Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum and DevSecOps This position is contingent upon clearance and special program access. Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job DescriptionDescriptionAs a Principal Weld Engineer at Impulse you will help develop, qualify and optimize welding designs and processes with both laser beam, gas tungsten arc welding, friction stir welding, and orbital tube welding. This role will integral to performing weld developments on Helios' main structural tank, Deneb’s thrust chamber and preburner assemblies, and valve components across all of our vehicles. The welding engineer in this role will interface daily with design and manufacturing engineers to make welding judgment calls and improvements and will enforce standardized practices and procedures on multiple welded assemblies. Helios is Impulse's new vehicle, a 3rd stage/kick stage. Launching in 2026, it is designed to take satellites & payloads to GEO for 1/3rd of today's current cost. Deneb is Impulse’s 15k lb thrust lox methane staged combustion engine. Responsibilities • Develop, optimize, and qualify weld processes and parameters for multiple welding processes including but not limited to: laser beam welding, friction stir welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding., • Work closely with design, tooling, automation, and development engineers to improve welded designs for manufacturing, • Develop and implement improved process control where possible using test and NDE results as feedback loop, • Support production operations on full scale welded assemblies, providing direction to manufacturing engineers and welders on correct techniques in a fast paced manufacturing environment, • Support on-site manufacturing and development of Helios tank, Deneb engine weldments, and Mira components., • Set up welding qualification test campaigns and interpret mechanical testing and NDE results, • Work closely with NDE personnel to interpret weld quality on development and flight hardware in addition to developing and implementing innovative state-of-the-art NDE techniques, • Set up automated welding solutions in an effort to drive process consistency, • Scope out new welding technologies that may be employed to improve rate/quality/efficiency, • Support design, manufacturing, and materials engineering with root cause analysis Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related field, • 10+ years of experience with hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience of welded assemblies Preferred Skills and Experience • Master’s degree in welding engineering or related technical program, • 8+ years' of demonstrated hands-on welding experience of aluminum, nickel-based, stainless steel, titanium, and copper alloys., • 8+ years' of demonstrated experience with brazing, joining, and metallographic interpretation, • Fundamental understanding of welding processes including, but not limited to, laser beam, friction stir, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, electron beam, plasma arc, and resistance welding, • Robot programming experience for automated welding solutions, • Tooling design experience for welded assemblies to reduce part distortion and improve part consistency, • Understanding of weld strength testing methodologies, standards, and data acquisition systems used to make informed welding decisions (ASTM E8, E399, E740, ISO 15653, AWS D17.X, AWS C7.X, thermos-couples, strain gages, etc.), • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions including, but not limited to, optical and SEM fractography/metallography, hardness, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan. Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.