Top Aerospace Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Lead and manage a materials discovery lab to develop high-temperature aerospace materials and thermal protection solutions. Plan and execute experiments, run and maintain test equipment, acquire and analyze data, mentor team members, and coordinate rapid prototyping to support Terran R missions and long-term space exploration goals.

Design, implement, and verify state-based vehicle automation for test, hotfire, and launch operations. Collaborate with subsystem engineers to define requirements, author and review code, validate automation with physics-backed models in CI/CD, and support console operations during pre/post-ops and tests.

Lead development of systems engineering tools, processes, and automation to enable Terran R design, verification, and certification. Manage vehicle design workflows, coordinate cross-functional integration, reduce technical risk, and drive decisions from development through launch.

Support C-17 electrical and electro-mechanical systems sustainment: develop wiring diagrams, schematics and block diagrams; perform analyses and design reviews; troubleshoot field issues and present corrective actions to USAF customers while following documented processes.

Design, develop, and sustain avionics lab hardware and test systems. Create and execute test procedures, analyze and document test data, troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues, and produce verification reports. Support calibration, instrumentation definition, and present results to internal and external customers.

Support engineering design check team by reviewing drawings/models for compliance with industry, regulatory, and company standards; maintain engineering data (eTEARS), provide metrics, assist with configuration management, documentation, and integration tasks, and collaborate with engineering stakeholders. Work onsite in Long Beach under general supervision, with occasional travel.

Lead planning, design, and execution of missile defense aerospace projects: manage schedules, budgets, resources, and risk; coordinate interdisciplinary engineering teams; oversee propulsion system development and test campaigns; validate designs via simulation and test; maintain technical documentation and compliance; serve as liaison between PMO, engineering, and external partners.

The role involves preparing regulatory applications, conducting legal research, drafting contracts, counseling business teams, and supporting an executive team on legal matters.

Lead the thermomechanical design, analysis, and validation of satellite payloads, ensuring thermal and structural integrity through simulations and testing.

The Geospatial Solutions Architect will design and implement geospatial data visualization solutions, develop operational dashboards, and oversee the integration of geospatial AI/ML models for a DoD customer.

The Director of Sales will drive revenue growth by pursuing new high-value drone OEM accounts, managing customer relationships, and overseeing complex commercial negotiations.

Lead the Optics Department in developing optical systems for AR headsets, overseeing design, R&D, customer integration, and supplier management.

The Deployment Lead will oversee product strategy to technical execution, ensuring successful delivery of ASI's products for clients in aerospace and aviation.

The role involves leading structural loads analysis and GFEM development for aerospace vehicles and propulsion systems, including verification, validation, and mentorship.