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Relativity Space, founded in 2015 by Will Borowitz and Ramesh Raskar, is a private aerospace company that pioneered 3D‑printed rockets. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, it built the Terran 1, the first fully 3D‑printed orbital launch vehicle, and now scales production with its proprietary Stratasys SLS printers. The company is known for integrating additive manufacturing, software automation, and data‑driven design to shorten the launch cycle.
Relativity hires across engineering, software, manufacturing, design, operations, and business functions. Rocket propulsion and avionics engineers work side‑by‑side with software teams that build simulation and control systems. Manufacturing roles focus on printer maintenance, part inspection, and supply‑chain logistics. Candidates can expect project‑level ownership, cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and the chance to influence the entire launch chain from design to flight.
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Senior Antenna Engineer
Company: Astranis Space Technologies
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Dec 09, 2023
Experience designing waveguide components (OMT, MUX, diplexer, filters, polarizers, etc). amplifiers (TWTA), solid state power amplifiers (SSPA), and Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA). 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. Strong antenna and microwave engineering fundamentals including theory of impedance matching, filters, combiners, amplifiers, etc. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity, robust benefits, and bonuses.What we offer: Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, performance bonuses, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals. Experience with link budget and system calculations including EIRP, noise figure, and G/T. Bonus: Experience with digital beamforming, active feed networks, or reconfigurable antennas. Experience integrating RF power amplifiers. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.
FPGA Design & Verification Engineer Lead
Company: York Space Systems
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Dec 06, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Experience developing signal processing algorithms such as filters, (de)modulators, linear recursive sequence generators, correlators, phase-locked loops, error detection and correction encoders/decoders, timing & synchronization, framing/de-framing, packetization, etc. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Python, TCL, Make, and shell scripting. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Experience with UVM, Assertions, and Constrained Random Verification techniques. Design experience including design, debug, documentation, and review of RTL design blocks, including an understanding of reset and clocking architecture design. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact with customers, management, and peers. Experience using ModelSim and/or QuestaSim. Knowledge of design techniques for radiation upset mitigation.
Head of Avionics Engineering
Company: Inversion Space
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Dec 04, 2023
Equal Employment Opportunity: Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Our office headquarters is located in Torrance, CA. Desired Qualifications: Adeptness at getting hands-on with PCB design (Altium), CAD, and/or simulation tools. Proven track record in designing, developing, and certifying avionics systems for aerospace applications. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and software, to ensure integration of avionics systems into the overall spacecraft architecture. Learn more about the ITAR here. Extensive knowledge of the use of modern sate-of-the-art components, systems, and practices beyond traditional aerospace. ITAR Compliance: 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. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
Test Technician
Company: Inversion Space
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Dec 04, 2023
Equal Employment Opportunity: Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability. unassisted. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Desired Qualifications: Experience using work orders, inventory requests, schematics, and drawings. Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces. Ability to work non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required. Experience cleaning, inspecting, and rebuilding fluid system components. Our office headquarters is located in Torrance, CA. 2+ years of experience in aerospace, military, or automotive testing, fabrication, or a related field. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Senior Corporate Real Estate Project Manager
Company: Sierra Space
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Working Conditions:Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.Estimated Starting Salary Range: $138,634.92 - $207,952.37Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire. Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. U.S. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials Rarely exposed to loud noises IMPORTANT NOTICE:To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.
Head of Software Engineering
Company: Inversion Space
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Dec 04, 2023
Equal Employment Opportunity: Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Extensive experience in managing complex, real-time software engineering initiatives, working with sensors, actuators, propulsion systems, motors, engines, etc. Experience with Hardware in the Loop (HITL/HIL) systems, either working with, testing on, or setting up. Our office headquarters is located in Torrance, CA. Experience with real time Linux systems. Learn more about the ITAR here. 8-10+ years of experience in building robust software for critical systems such as aerospace applications, game engines, advanced networking systems, operating systems, and autonomous vehicles. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. ITAR Compliance: 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.
Spacecraft Operations Engineer
Company: Momentus Space
Location: South Bay
Posted Dec 03, 2023
This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. Your actual base salary will be determined on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. This is a full-time position in San Jose, California. Required Skills and Experience: Experience with automating spacecraft operations Experience planning and executing mission con-ops Experience with Python software development Experience with FreeFlyer, STK, or similar software tools for mission design, analysis, and planning Experience with using basic data analysis to validate system performance and identify anomalies. To all recruitment agencies: Momentus does not accept agency resumes. Develop mission planning, orbit determination, and other software tools to support on-orbit operations. Experience interfacing with commercial ground station networks and a solid understanding of the ground to space communications chain Excellent technical communications skills Good written and verbal communication skills Desired Skills and Experience: Understanding of spacecraft avionics functions, failure modes and debugging strategies Understanding of orbital mechanics and orbit-determination strategies Experience simulating, testing, and debugging spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control systems. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.
Avionics Test Engineer
Company: Inversion Space
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Dec 09, 2023
Experience with environmental testing such as HALT, HASS, vibration, shock, thermal, TVAC, and EMI/EMC. Equal Employment Opportunity: Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Experience with launch vehicle, satellite, or aircraft harnessing design, construction, and standards. Experience with satellite flight computers, power systems, telemetry and communications, critical sensors, controllers, etc. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Experience with aerospace grade connector and harness standards (IPC-620, MIL-DTL-38999, etc.). Experience with developing custom test platforms such as test racks, electromechanical load simulators, and prototype flight systems. Desired Qualifications: Familiarity working with and testing common spacecraft ADCS sensors and propulsion components (star trackers, reaction wheels, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), pressure transducers, solenoid valves, etc.). Hands-on experience with soldering and harness assembly Familiarity using programming languages like Python, Lua, C/C++, MATLAB, etc. Experience with SPICE-based simulators.
Software Engineer III
Company: Sierra Space
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.Estimated Starting Salary Range: $104,827.91 - $157,241.88Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire. Working Conditions:Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Your technical duties involve the design and development of new software products throughout the product lifecycle.Sierra Space-based in Louisville, CO with operations in Madison, WI, Durham, NC, Huntsville, AL, Houston, TX, and Kennedy Space Center, FL-designs and manufactures the Dream Chaser spaceplane and other advanced spacecraft, commercial space destinations, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers, and international organizations. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. Learn more about Sierra SpacePhysical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. You'll perform coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting of systems and software throughout our development process.
Test Engineer: Electrical Systems
Company: Momentus Space
Location: South Bay
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Momentus is also an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, creed, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected class. This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. Experience using laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, network analyzers, and power supplies. Your actual base salary will be determined on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. This is a full-time position in San Jose, California. § 1324b(a)(3) is required. Experience working with embedded systems. Experience with embedded software regression testing. Ability to work independently.
Evergreen Requisition - Logistics Engineers(All Levels) - Space Destinations
Company: Sierra Space
Location: Houston, TX
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Working Conditions:Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Please visit http://www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products, and services.With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.Estimated Starting Salary Range: $104,827.91 - $157,241.88Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire. Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials Rarely exposed to loud noises Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems, and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs. Preferred:Experience with performing trades, thinking big picture, and weighing many potential impacts. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station.
Senior Propulsion Engineer
Company: Impulse Space
Location: Other US Location
Posted Dec 03, 2023
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. 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. 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. 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. Learn more about the ITAR here. Responsibilities Serve as Responsible Engineer for spacecraft propulsion systems including programmatic ownership of related fluids, mechanical, electrical and controls systems Work with wide ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing and procurement to deliver reliable and efficient propulsion systems Manage interface with external customers and drive toward shared mission success Ensure that the performance and function of hardware meets intent by performing analysis and design reviews Perform system validation test preparation, planning and execution Resolve technical issues with innovative resourceful solutions Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or science 5+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics and materials Hands-on experience working with fluid, mechanical, electrical and controls systems Demonstrated ability in conceptual design, fabrication and testing of hardware Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams Preferred Skills and Experience Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering Prior experience working on all phases of a spaceflight propulsion system Prior experience working with cryogenic propellants, saturated fluids and liquid rocket propulsion development Familiarity with NASA and DoD standards regarding spaceflight propulsion specifications and standards Experience in a startup or agile development environment Additional Information: Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Senior Propulsion Engineer Department: Propulsion Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Reporting To: Kevin Miller, VP of Propulsion Compensation: $140,000 - $190,000 / year Description As a Senior Propulsion Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of propulsion system hardware design, analysis, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.