Los Angeles, CA • (14.3 miles) • Full Time • $91,800 to $140,250 / yr • 10/30/2026

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. Responsibilities Structural design supporting vehicle subsystems such as hydraulics, fuel systems, propulsion, and avionics Perform structural and thermal analyses using both hand calculations and FEA Lead trade studies across mechanical, fluid, and avionics subsystems with an emphasis on mass efficiency, cost, and performance Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, a

Los Angeles, CA • (14.3 miles) • Full Time • 10/26/2026

ADDITIVE ENGINEERING INTERN (SUMMER 2027) Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits. As an Additive Engineering Intern at Freeform, you will contribute to the development and scaling of our advanced metal 3D printing processes, including design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) feedback, print file preparation, toolpath automation, part quality analysis, and end-to-end process improvement. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers to support all stages of print development

Los Angeles, CA • (14.3 miles) • Full Time • 10/25/2026

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built. Purpose As aSeniorMaterials & Process engineer, you will help accelerate the adoption and qualification of new manufacturing processes through first principles materials engineering and robust qualification testing. The Role Act as a

El Segundo, CA • (26.6 miles) • Full Time • $118,000 to $142,000 / yr • 10/24/2026

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate,

Hawthorne, CA • (28 miles) • Full Time • $140,000 to $230,000 / yr • 10/23/2026

Description Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way. As an Avionics Engineer at Astrolab, you will serve as the Responsible Engineer for avionics units on our planetary rovers, owning hardware from requirements definition through qualification, integration, and operation on the lunar surface. Ownership at Astrolab spans make and buy alike: for some units, the right answer is selecting a COTS component or pa

Redondo Beach, CA 90278 • (30.1 miles) • Full Time • $140,000 to $190,000 / yr • 10/23/2026

Description Impulse Space is building the next generation of in-space transportation. As a Senior Engineer - Propulsion Systems , you will lead the development of high-performance spacecraft propulsion systems from clean-sheet concept through on-orbit operations. You will be the Responsible Propulsion Engineer for one of our in-space propulsion systems, which may include bipropellant thrusters, pressure vessels, fluid systems, mechanical hardware, electrical interfaces, and flight or ground software. This is a highly hands-on, cross-functional role for an engineer who can set technical direction, make sound system-level decisions, and deliver hardware in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Own propulsion system development across requirements, architecture, design, analysis, impleme

El Segundo, CA • (26.6 miles) • Full Time • 10/20/2026

A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bu

Gardena, CA • (30.2 miles) • Full Time • $140,000 to $190,000 / yr • 10/17/2026

Manufacturing Process Engineer - Special Processes | Stand Up the Metal Processes Behind a New Air Defense Production Line Gardena, CA | On-site Opportunity Summary A Series A, venture-backed defense manufacturer is scaling production of low-cost air defense systems and is hiring one of the first manufacturing engineers on its ground systems team. This engineer will lead the in-house introduction of special processes for large metal structures, including welding, heat treatment, coatings, bonding and fastening, as vehicle-mounted launcher hardware moves from early prototypes to repeatable production of dozens of units per quarter. The role sits between design and the shop floor. You will run trade studies that steer design choices, give designers clear DFM feedback based on what each proce

Long Beach, CA • (40.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/9/2026

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. As aFluid ComponentIntern based at Rocket Lab's site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to support theComponentsteaminworking to design second generation devices to achieve the next level of maturity and reliability for future missions.TheFluid Components team designs and manufactures valves and actuators which manage fluid handling on our oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine and medium-lift launch vehicle. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO As an int

Torrance, CA • (33.2 miles) • Full Time • $106,000 to $181,000 / yr • 11/7/2026

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost. Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built. Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital

Long Beach, CA • (40.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/7/2026

At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across t

Torrance, CA 90501 • (33.8 miles) • Full Time • $155,000 to $180,000 / yr • 11/7/2026

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Job Description This role focuses on driving electrical systems manufacturing excellence across multiple product lines for grid-scale battery storage. The Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical will leverage advanced automation tools to optimize time-to-market, develop robust manufacturing processes, and ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient production of electrical assemblies and integrated systems. Responsibilities Own the build and inspection processes for electrical assemblies and systems integration across all product lines, ensuring consistent quality and reliability. Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes and detailed work instructions that meet design and business requirements, including safety, quality, efficiency, and del

Los Angeles, CA • (14.3 miles) • Full Time • 11/5/2026

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully

El Segundo, CA • (26.6 miles) • Full Time • $186,000 to $258,300 / yr • 11/3/2026

About Radiant Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based company building the world's only mass-produced, transportable nuclear microreactors. The U.S. grid is under growing strain, with power demand accelerating, driving higher utility costs, rising carbon emissions, and interconnection backlogs. Radiant has a solution, transportable, on-site power. Our first reactor, Kaleidos, is 1 megawatt: small enough to be factory-built, transported by land, sea, or air, and deployed wherever power is needed. 1 MW can power 1000 homes for five years. Ship it back and we refuel for a 20 year operating life. We made energy a product that can be used for critical infrastructure like military bases, data centers, hospitals, and remote sites, as well as the commercial main street businesses that keep America runn

Los Angeles, CA • (14.3 miles) • Full Time • $138,550 to $187,450 / yr • 10/30/2026

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. About The Role: This role is primarily responsible for the design, build and test of next generation aircraft aerostructures including fuselage, empennage, control surfaces and landing gear. We are currently in the process of designing iterative airframes on the path to hypersonic flight and looking for a Senior Structures Engineer to lead hardware upgrades, clean sheet des

El Segundo, CA • (26.6 miles) • Full Time • $193,000 to $236,000 / yr • 10/24/2026

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate,

Los Angeles, CA • (14.3 miles) • Full Time • 10/24/2026

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built. Purpose Join our mission to redefine aerospace and automotive manufacturing through advanced Additive Manufacturing. We are seeking ahands-onAdditive Manufacturing Equipment Engineer tohelptransitionnext-generation Laser Powder Bed Fu

Los Angeles, CA • (14.3 miles) • Full Time • 10/24/2026

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, CNC MACHINING (NEW GRAD DECEMBER 2026) Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits. As a Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining), you will play a critical role in achieving Freeform's goal of becoming the world leader in the manufacturing of high-value metal 3D printed parts. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing CNC programs for precision machining operations as well as working closely with our engineers and machinist to establish machining standards for Freeform's hi

Hawthorne, CA • (28 miles) • Full Time • $155,000 to $175,000 / yr • 10/23/2026

Description Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way. Astrolab is looking for a team member who will support both the development of lunar rovers and development of our production processes and facility. You will collaborate with other Astrolab engineers to advance product design in tandem with advancing our means to build and test. You will be ultimately responsible for ensuring the timely build and test of

Redondo Beach, CA 90278 • (30.1 miles) • Full Time • $120,000 to $180,000 / yr • 10/22/2026

Description As a Structural Dynamics Engineer at Impulse, your core responsibility will be to determine and validate loads and environments for full vehicles and component subsystems. You will work closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design. Responsibilities Determine critical loads during launch, deployment, on-orbit operation, and ground handling Generate and apply forcing functions for engine-borne dynamic excitation Determine appropriate environments from vibration, acoustic, and shock sources Develop and improve finite element models of primary structures and mechanisms Develop and integrate Craig-Bampton reduced models for launch vehicle integration Generate rigid-body deployment simulations and validate with dep

El Segundo, CA • (26.6 miles) • Full Time • 10/20/2026

A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bu

Gardena, CA • (30.2 miles) • Full Time • $125,000 to $180,000 / yr • 10/17/2026

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Interceptor Assembly | Take an Air Defense Interceptor from Development Builds to High-Rate Production Gardena, CA | On-site Opportunity Summary A Series A, venture-backed defense company is moving its low-cost air defense interceptor out of development and into high-rate production, and is hiring a senior manufacturing engineer to own how that hardware gets built. Output is climbing from roughly a hundred units a month toward a thousand, and this engineer will define the processes, tooling, documentation and controls that make the ramp possible. This role lives on the production floor. You will partner every day with technicians and with design, quality and test engineers to stand up new capabilities, close out build problems and turn complex electromechani

El Segundo, CA • (26.6 miles) • Full Time • 11/11/2026

A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bu

Long Beach, CA • (40.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/9/2026

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SUPPLY CHAIN Rocket Lab's Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers' missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shi

Long Beach, CA • (40.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/7/2026

At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across t

Torrance, CA • (33.2 miles) • Full Time • $106,000 to $181,000 / yr • 11/7/2026

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost. Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built. Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital

Los Angeles, CA • (14.3 miles) • Full Time • 11/5/2026

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully

Torrance, CA 90501 • (33.8 miles) • Full Time • $60.00 to $75.00 / hr • 11/4/2026

Tooling Engineer Job Description Join our dynamic Special Projects division as a founding member, working closely with the CEO and engineering leadership. This role is integral to the design, development, and implementation of precision tooling systems that enhance large-scale manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate tooling solutions for large parts and assemblies, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability. Contribute both hands-on technical work and strategic input to support new production capabilities. Responsibilities Design structural and mechanical tooling to support large components and assemblies. Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to build, source, and implement tooling systems. Work with technicians and manufacturing te

El Segundo, CA • (26.6 miles) • Full Time • $200,500 to $314,475 / yr • 11/2/2026

About Radiant Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based company building the world's only mass-produced, transportable nuclear microreactors. The U.S. grid is under growing strain, with power demand accelerating, driving higher utility costs, rising carbon emissions, and interconnection backlogs. Radiant has a solution, transportable, on-site power. Our first reactor, Kaleidos, is 1 megawatt: small enough to be factory-built, transported by land, sea, or air, and deployed wherever power is needed. 1 MW can power 1000 homes for five years. Ship it back and we refuel for a 20 year operating life. We made energy a product that can be used for critical infrastructure like military bases, data centers, hospitals, and remote sites, as well as the commercial main street businesses that keep America runn

Los Angeles, CA • (14.3 miles) • Full Time • $91,800 to $140,250 / yr • 10/30/2026

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. About The Role: This role sits at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration and test for flight vehicles. You'll be embedded with design and production teams, owning everything from hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness to process development and vehicle assembly. Responsibilities Lead detailed project planning and drive hardware de

El Segundo, CA • (26.6 miles) • Full Time • $118,000 to $142,000 / yr • 10/24/2026

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate,

Los Angeles, CA • (14.3 miles) • Full Time • 10/24/2026

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built. Purpose The Automation Engineer supports the daily operations across all of our Robotic Work Centers, including Assembly, Part inspection, Anodize, & post processing lines, for Divergent's flexible robotic manufacturing systems, core

Los Angeles, CA • (14.3 miles) • Full Time • 10/24/2026

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, CNC MACHINING (NEW GRAD SUMMER 2027) Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits. As a Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining), you will play a critical role in achieving Freeform's goal of becoming the world leader in the manufacturing of high-value metal 3D printed parts. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing CNC programs for precision machining operations as well as working closely with our engineers and machinist to establish machining standards for Freeform's high

Hawthorne, CA • (28 miles) • Full Time • $60.00 to $80.00 / hr • 10/23/2026

Description Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way. The Sr. CNC Programmer / Operator is a highly experienced machinist responsible for programming, setup, prove-out, and operation of advanced CNC equipment supporting precision aerospace and hardware manufacturing. This role will have a strong emphasis on 5-axis machining and mill-turn applications , including complex multi-sided components, tight-toleranc

Redondo Beach, CA 90278 • (30.1 miles) • Full Time • $115,000 to $185,000 / yr • 10/22/2026

Description As a Manufacturing Engineer for Tank Weldments at Impulse, you will be responsible for building the primary pressure boundary for Impulse’s new “Helios” kick-stage vehicle. This is a technical role in a development heavy environment, requiring execution on aggressive timelines and rapid design iterations. The manufacturing engineer is expected to own design for manufacturability of their hardware and development of the manufacturing process. Additional Note: Leveling will be commensurate with experience. Responsibilities Own the entire manufacturing life cycle for assigned projects & hardware Own selection of manufacturing processes during the hardware design phase. Identify manufacturing options to inform design. Own requirements associated with the manufacturing process. Prov

Long Beach, CA • (40.1 miles) • Part Time • $135,000 to $170,000 / yr • 10/14/2026

Lead NDE Engineer (UT Level III) - Build the Ultrasonic Inspection Program for Additive Flight Hardware Long Beach, CA | On-site Opportunity Summary An early-stage aerospace manufacturer is hiring its first dedicated nondestructive evaluation engineer to bring ultrasonic inspection in-house. The company produces large metal additive components for fatigue-critical and damage-tolerant applications, including titanium pressure vessels, where traditional inspection vendors trained on forged and cast material often lack experience with the defect types and grain structures unique to deposited metal. As the UT method Level III, you will set inspection strategy, write and defend procedures, stand up an immersion scanning cell, and sign off on fracture-critical flight hardware. You will also infl

Long Beach, CA • (40.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/9/2026

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-sp

Long Beach, CA • (40.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/7/2026

At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across t

Torrance, CA • (33.2 miles) • Full Time • $125,000 to $180,000 / yr • 11/7/2026

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost. Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built. Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital

Long Beach, CA • (40.1 miles) • Full Time • $150,000 / yr • 11/4/2026

Founding Electrical Engineer - Power a Fleet of Cooperative Heavy-Lift Robots Long Beach, California | On-site Opportunity Summary We are hiring our first dedicated electrical engineer to own the electrical system on our flagship robotic vehicle. These tracked, autonomous machines work in teams of four to lift and carry very large payloads together, first across rough terrain here on Earth and eventually on the Moon. Today the focus is power distribution, power management, and wiring the robot with commercial off-the-shelf components, working hand in hand with our autonomy and mechatronics engineers. A quarter-scale prototype is already running and a full-scale demonstrator is planned for early next year. You will join a small founding engineering team where everyone is their own technicia

Los Angeles, CA • (14.3 miles) • Full Time • 11/4/2026

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully