Top Aerospace Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Lead planning, design, and execution of spacecraft operations for an interplanetary science mission. Define operations architecture, coordinate with science and instrument teams, automate operations and scheduling, and execute operations to maximize science return while managing cross-subsystem constraints, shift work, and on-call duties.

The role involves overseeing the assembly and production of AeonR engines, developing processes to enhance production, resolving build issues, and authoring test procedures.

Lead turbomachinery design and analysis for rocket turbopumps, advancing turbine technology for space. Perform aerodynamic and structural analyses, LCF/HCF assessments, and support turbopump assembly, testing, and manufacturing integration. Drive projects from concept through development, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and support test campaigns and flight development.

The Deputy Chief Engineer will lead technical execution for a missile defense program, ensuring integrity in structural analysis and promoting cross-functional teamwork.

The Staff GNC Engineer will develop spacecraft GNC systems, design algorithms, and lead integration efforts while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating cross-functionally.

The GNC Engineer II will develop GNC systems, algorithms, and software for spacecraft, focusing on testing, validation, and integration with other systems.

The Entry Level Maintenance Engineer analyzes engineering designs for maintenance requirements, develops fault isolation procedures, and collaborates with customers for technical solutions.

The Autonomy Engineer leads fault management and autonomy for satellites, defining architectures and requirements while ensuring mission success and spacecraft safety.

The DevOps Developer will apply DevOps practices to streamline processes, support cloud system design, maintain secure environments, and interface with cross-functional teams for high-stakes projects.

The Media Sales Coordinator manages media campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives, optimizing performance, and resolving operational challenges while collaborating across departments.

Support attorneys and a regulatory manager by preparing, filing, cataloging, and managing legal and regulatory documents and timelines. File licensing applications, respond to government requests, assist with closings, and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders. Use AI tools and project/document management software to streamline tracking, research, and document categorization.

Provide mid-level regulatory and transactional legal support: prepare and manage legal/regulatory documents, file licensing applications, organize records, assist closings, coordinate with business teams, and use AI and project management tools to streamline workflows.

Process and verify transactions accurately using established procedures and processing systems. Perform data entry, identify and resolve discrepancies to maintain data integrity, and collaborate with team and management to improve workflows, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Lead and manage complex aerospace programs from scope definition through delivery. Develop program plans, manage timelines, budgets, and resources, mitigate risks, coordinate stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with customer and business objectives.

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 vehicle engineering for Carryall and Airdrop, owning architecture, schedule, budget, and production readiness. Hire and develop engineering leaders, enforce design standards and flight readiness, manage make/buy and supplier strategy, and represent vehicle engineering to executives, customers, and government stakeholders.

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.

Owner of supplier quality for printed wiring boards: audit suppliers, lead failure analysis and corrective actions, perform source and first-article inspections (AS9102/FAI), use IPC and MIL standards, drive continuous improvement and supplier performance, and travel to suppliers to implement process controls and validations.

Designs, builds, and runs a quarterly enablement engine for GTM: bootcamp curricula, facilitator-ready content, role-based learning paths, certifications, readiness assessments, and measurement to drive seller behavior and productivity.

Deploy and integrate Shield AIs Hivemind autonomy software with customers worldwide. Provide on-site technical support, training, debugging, and documentation. Collaborate with sales and product engineering to support pre- and post-sales activities and improve autonomy products.

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.