Top Aerospace Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Designs, integrates, tests, debugs, and leads development of embedded flight software for satellite and payload systems. Responsibilities include software-hardware integration, requirements analysis, cyber vulnerability analysis, cyber monitoring algorithms, configuration automation, documentation, quality assurance, and delivery coordination. The role interfaces with multidisciplinary engineering teams and supports safety, security, and performance objectives for commercial and government space programs.

Design and validate ASIC and mixed-signal subsystem architectures for space-based digital communication systems. Responsibilities include requirements derivation, verification planning, ADC/DAC performance analysis, technical trade studies, supplier coordination, hardware and software integration, qualification, unit sell-off, and risk mitigation. The role supports the full subsystem lifecycle and requires collaboration across engineering, program management, suppliers, and customers.

Leads configuration management for a defense aerospace program by reviewing software and hardware documentation, controlling work products, maintaining CM records, verifying deliverables, supporting change boards, responding to audits and customer inquiries, and managing extensive documentation. The role is fully onsite in Seal Beach, California, or Colorado Springs, Colorado, and requires an active U.S. Top Secret clearance.

As a Fluids and Propulsion Technician, you'll assemble, integrate, and test propulsion systems, collaborating with engineering and quality teams for flight readiness.

Defines and evolves software architectures for AR-based aerospace and mission systems. Leads architecture across embedded, real-time graphics, simulation, networking, cloud, edge, AI/ML, and aircraft integration. Establishes standards for secure, scalable, safety-critical software; supports DO-178 compliance, DevSecOps, CI/CD, containerization, and digital engineering. Collaborates with engineering, product, systems, and program teams on technical baselines, interfaces, verification, customer engagements, and proposals.

Leads Vast’s People Business Partner function, including team development, operating model strategy, executive advising, organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, change leadership, performance programs, engagement, people analytics, and compliant HR practices across multiple domestic and international locations. Partners with leaders across engineering, manufacturing, mission operations, and corporate functions to scale teams and culture during rapid growth.

Leads advanced machining and manufacturing process optimization at Honeywell Aerospace. Responsibilities include improving production workflows, implementing lean and continuous improvement initiatives, analyzing manufacturing data, supporting compliance and quality standards, adopting advanced manufacturing technologies, and mentoring team members. The role collaborates cross-functionally to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality while supporting aerospace component machining, inspection, and first article requirements.

Develop and mature R&D manufacturing processes from technical demonstration through production transfer. Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing process variation, establishing operating windows and controls, qualifying measurement methods, conducting risk assessments and FMEAs, documenting procedures, and supporting validation, training, and initial production. The role focuses on achieving repeatability, yield, capability, throughput, cycle time, cost, and commercial practicality in collaboration with R&D, equipment engineering, mechatronics, and production teams.

Manage Relativity Space’s metrology and calibration program for electrical, mechanical, optical, RF, and precision test equipment. Lead technicians, quality engineers, operations teams, and vendors; develop calibration strategy and evaluate in-house capabilities. Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, AS9100, and NASA requirements. Review calibration records, maintain equipment tracking databases, provide technical guidance on measurement integrity, and support aerospace manufacturing and reliability objectives.

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.

Own Outpost’s earned media and editorial function, including proactive pitching, press operations, messaging, press materials, executive communications, social content, campaigns, and event support. Translate complex aerospace and deep-tech programs into compelling narratives for media, customers, investors, and government stakeholders. Track communications performance, support major company milestones, and collaborate with leadership, engineering, operations, and marketing.

Develop and maintain scalable Java and Spring Boot REST services, APIs, and microservices for mission-critical geospatial systems. Support containerization, orchestration, CI/CD, DevOps automation, testing, infrastructure deployment, data platforms, and third-party integrations. Contribute to architecture, performance optimization, troubleshooting, documentation, stakeholder demos, and Agile delivery. The role requires onsite work in Herndon, Virginia and collaboration on national security missions.