Top Aerospace Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Design, build, integrate, test, and debug embedded flight software for satellite and payload systems. Perform requirements analysis, cyber vulnerability analysis, develop monitoring algorithms and automation tools, produce design/test artifacts, and lead or contribute to multi-disciplinary teams ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and performance.

Monitor Boeing 777X fleets to identify and troubleshoot in-flight technical issues, use wiring diagrams and fault isolation manuals, develop data analysis tools, coordinate with Service and Design engineering, create customer correspondence and on-site support plans, deliver technical briefings and training, and drive process improvements and team mentoring in a 24/7 operational environment.

Lead integrated product teams and cost accounts to manage cross-organizational programs. Develop and analyze integrated cost, schedule, technical, and risk plans; maintain budgets and EACs; coordinate resources, track performance, run reviews, and deliver lessons learned and ROI for portfolio optimization.

The Senior Cost Accountant will manage program costs, perform variance analysis, support budgeting, and enforce inventory controls while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Design and implement algorithms for image processing and object tracking for spacecraft, integrating with flight software and conducting simulations.

Design and develop RPO estimation and optimization algorithms, conduct trade studies, and support integration with the Space Operations team.

Lead development and management of technical requirements, ICDs, MBSE products, and integration/test plans for space sensing systems. Provide technical guidance to program leadership, perform systems engineering and program management activities, analyze issues, produce technical reports, and coordinate changes across large stakeholder groups to support acquisition and development.

Provide spectrum management expertise for Space Force programs: prepare frequency use plans and certifications (DD1494, RFA, ITU), coordinate with SV/LV/ground teams, develop radio network designs and supportability strategies, and ensure compliance with DoD/DAF/NTIA policies. Serve as technical authority, resolve RF issues, and support AFSMO/NTIA submissions.

Lead test, evaluation, verification, and validation of missile warning and space-based remote sensing systems. Plan and execute DT&E, develop TEMPs/STPs/RVPs/RVRs, perform data analysis and test reporting, conduct system-of-systems integration tests, facilitate ITTs/DRBs/MIPRBs, decompose requirements, define SUTs, establish acceptance criteria, and collaborate with government clients, FFRDCs, and prime contractors.

Lead development and maintenance of electromechanical product and process design guidelines. Develop analytical methods, modeling, and architectures for dynamics and control. Chair dynamic performance and control design reviews, support program execution and RCA for dynamics/control issues, drive process improvements, and mentor the engineering workforce across cross-functional teams.

Lead global supply chain planning to develop and maintain production schedules, optimize resources, manage SIOP/MRP processes, resolve supply issues, coordinate procurement/logistics, and drive process improvements to meet customer demand and production targets.

Design, develop, model, integrate, validate, and test environmental control systems for commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft. Develop ECS performance simulations and steady-state models, conduct thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics analyses, define system requirements, validate models against test data, and collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software engineering teams.

The role involves leading a Supplier Development Engineering team, developing supplier strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring quality compliance in manufacturing processes.

Responsible for thermal, structural, dynamic, and durability analysis of turbomachinery products, guiding design decisions, troubleshooting system interactions, and collaborating with teams on engine and vehicle programs.

The Senior Structural Analyst will perform thermal, structural, and durability analyses on turbomachinery products, troubleshoot system interactions, and support testing processes.

Lead electrical architecture, design, test, integration, and manufacturing for next-generation AR airborne systems. Derive subsystem requirements, perform trade studies, prototype and verify designs, produce documentation, mentor the electrical team, and ensure compliance with military environmental and EMI/EMC standards.

Evaluate supplier performance, conduct audits and process verifications, lead corrective and preventive actions, and drive supplier quality improvement. Analyze defect and performance data, review technical documentation, support PPAP and structured problem-solving activities, and collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Quality teams. The role focuses on supplier compliance, risk mitigation, continuous improvement, and zero-defect manufacturing across interconnect components and processes.

Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and President, including calendar and inbox management, travel booking, briefing materials, meeting logistics, document editing, expense reporting, reception support, and handling sensitive information. Anticipate needs, track follow-ups, and be available outside standard hours for urgent tasks.

The Director, Sourcing & Procurement leads procurement operations in aerospace and defense, focusing on supplier management, strategic sourcing, and quality compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain efficiency.

Lead sourcing and execution of strategic partnerships, investments, and M&A. Drive deal structuring, negotiation, financial modeling, diligence, and integration planning. Advise executives on corporate strategy, build industry and government relationships, and deliver market intelligence on defense, autonomy, and AI to inform long-term planning.