Top Aerospace Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Own aerothermal environment definition for a reusable Earth-return vehicle across its flight envelope. Run high-enthalpy CFD, engineering heating methods, and custom solver extensions; integrate CFD, test data, and uncertainty margins into databases supporting TPS, structures, and trajectory design. Validate methods through analytical, wind tunnel, arc-jet, and flight data, automate environment delivery, and manage computing resources.

Own loads, structural dynamics, and multibody dynamics analyses for a reusable orbital logistics vehicle across launch, separation, reentry, landing, refurbishment, and reflight. Define dynamic environments, loads, requirements, and spectra; perform structural and multibody modeling; support test planning; correlate simulations with hardware and flight data; and guide cross-functional design decisions. The role requires strong aerospace dynamics expertise, coupled loads analysis, finite element tools, and experience with high-consequence flight hardware.

Performs thermal, structural, dynamic, durability, fatigue, and fracture analyses for Aeon-R rocket engines and subsystems. Analyzes 3D-printed components, mechanical assemblies, and integrated engine structures; collaborates with design and manufacturing teams; and develops qualification tests involving test integration, instrumentation, and data processing.

Owns primary structure assembly work centers for Terran R rocket production, removes production barriers, drives process improvements, develops work instructions and manufacturing standards, and provides design-for-manufacturing feedback. Partners with engineering, production, reliability, and vendor teams to support prototype and flight builds. The role requires hands-on complex assembly experience, aerospace or manufacturing engineering expertise, and knowledge of tooling, machining, drilling, trimming, fastening, inspection, and GD&T.

Owns primary structure assembly work centers, removes production barriers, drives process improvements, develops work instructions and specifications, and provides design-for-manufacturing feedback. Partners with engineering, production, reliability teams, and vendors to advance aerospace builds. Requires hands-on complex assembly experience, manufacturing fundamentals, tooling and inspection knowledge, and the ability to make production risk decisions in a high-pressure environment.

Leads end-to-end supply chain projects from planning through execution and monitoring. Manages project risks, timelines, budgets, stakeholder communication, process improvements, KPI analysis, and digital solution implementation. Collaborates cross-functionally to improve procurement, planning, logistics, inventory management, efficiency, and cost optimization while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Leads logistics analytics and systems projects across transportation, warehousing, inventory, and integrated supply chain operations. Translates operational problems into process, data, and technology solutions; develops SQL analyses, Tableau dashboards, and Python automation; and improves KPI visibility, cost, productivity, service, and data integrity. Coordinates requirements, testing, training, change management, stakeholder communication, and benefits tracking across Logistics, IT, Finance, and external providers.

Provides technical leadership for advanced aerospace manufacturing, with a focus on welding processes, process optimization, automation, quality, and continuous improvement. Leads cross-functional teams, evaluates emerging manufacturing technologies, analyzes production data, implements corrective actions, and mentors engineers. The role requires extensive aerospace welding experience, knowledge of welding standards and GD&T, and capability in project execution, lean manufacturing, robotic welding, and advanced materials such as aluminum, titanium, and Inconel.

Supports astrodynamics, orbit, trajectory, and spacecraft maneuver analyses across mission lifecycles. Responsibilities include assessing requirements, optimizing trajectories, evaluating sensors and constellation designs, supporting system analysis, and developing mission operations tools. The role requires modeling and simulation experience, orbital analysis software proficiency, scientific computing skills, and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance. It is 100% onsite and supports national security space missions.

Lead satellite assembly, integration, and test activities through launch, develop and approve procedures, troubleshoot hardware/software integration, run environmental tests (EMI/C, Dynamics, TVAC), improve manufacturing throughput, monitor performance with statistical tools, and coordinate across programs, manufacturing, facilities, and quality to meet delivery targets.

Leads the Spacecraft Integration and Test organization, managing 20–25 employees and overseeing performance, staffing, development, recruiting, training, and process improvement. Drives spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, manufacturing throughput, workflow optimization, and cross-functional coordination with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams. Establishes performance metrics, onboarding programs, procedures, and knowledge management practices for aerospace production operations.

Build and manage vehicle-level finite element models for human-rated space stations. Perform structural dynamics analyses supporting structural sizing, mass and cost optimization, collaborate with design and test engineers, validate analysis methods, and support vibration testing across spacecraft development lifecycles.

Lead MEP engineering for advanced manufacturing infrastructure from concept through commissioning. Design and coordinate electrical distribution, industrial HVAC, process utilities, ventilation, exhaust, and specialized systems. Integrate utilities with manufacturing equipment, manage external engineering and vendor deliverables, support construction and commissioning, resolve technical issues, and develop scalable infrastructure standards focused on reliability, maintainability, efficiency, and lifecycle cost.

Designs and analyzes space missions, including rendezvous, proximity operations, and constellation performance. Builds simulation and modeling tools, conducts orbital mechanics and Monte Carlo analyses, optimizes spacecraft maneuvers, and supports system architecture decisions. Oversees mission-system integration, verification, testing, real-time mission support, and pre- and post-flight analyses. Collaborates with subsystem teams and stakeholders to assess performance, reliability, safety, risks, and mission success.

Supports enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure across multiple classifications. Installs, configures, troubleshoots, maintains, and upgrades Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, and Foundry network equipment. Resolves incidents, implements network changes, supports Tier III engineers, maintains topology and asset records, coordinates repairs and upgrades, and performs Layer 1–3 networking tasks. Requires strong routing, switching, firewall, ITSM, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills, with up to 20% travel and flexible weekend support.

Owns the end-to-end capture lifecycle for Department of Defense pursuits, including competitive assessments, win strategies, teaming, bid/no-bid decisions, customer engagement, proposal development, and post-award transition. The role coordinates engineering, contracts, finance, security, and proposal teams while shaping R&D and prototype opportunities into programs of record. It requires expertise in Shipley methodology, DoD acquisition pathways, training and simulation markets, and emerging AR/XR/LVC technologies.

Own a core Revel platform area from conception through launch. Develop product vision and roadmaps, identify user needs and market opportunities, write product requirements, define milestones, coordinate engineers, and align stakeholders. Work directly with leadership and customers, use real hardware configurations and test data, and ship products for technical users in complex hardware environments.