Top Engineering Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Designs and develops satellite systems across their lifecycle, including requirements definition, interface coordination, system architecture, trade studies, compliance tracking, technical reviews, and integration and test support. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and customers, resolves cross-functional issues, manages requirements traceability using DOORS and Cameo, supports engineering change proposals, and may contribute to launch-site or mission-operations activities.

Develops and verifies vehicle management flight software for aerospace and autonomy platforms. Responsibilities include translating requirements into software designs, integrating functions, building simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments, creating automated test frameworks, executing manual and automated V&V activities, supporting CI/CD, investigating defects, maintaining technical documentation, and coordinating verification across multifunctional teams. The role is fully onsite and requires an active U.S. Top Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and up to 10% travel.

The role involves supporting EMC design and analysis for satellites, managing requirements, test plans, and technical oversight while interfacing with multiple stakeholders.

Executes and develops test procedures for satellite flight hardware and spacecraft subsystems. Operates and calibrates laboratory equipment, troubleshoots electronic equipment and test anomalies, analyzes and reviews test data, prepares reports, verifies requirements, designs test hardware and software, and presents results. The role supports multiple experience levels but requires work on second shift, with possible variable shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Develop and maintain six-degree-of-freedom simulations supporting GNC algorithm development, Monte Carlo analysis, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Integrate subsystem models, implement numerical solvers and physics models, build simulation interfaces and configuration capabilities, and improve development environments. Collaborate with analysis and hardware teams while contributing to cross-functional software packages for launch vehicle performance and flight operations.

Build, architect, and maintain Vast’s high-performance computing infrastructure for aerospace engineering analysis. Responsibilities include cluster lifecycle management, patching, performance optimization, reliability, application and user onboarding, and integration with NX/Teamcenter design workflows. The role supports engineering teams using structural, mechanical, dynamic, and computational fluid dynamics analyses, while leading HPC initiatives from concept through production deployment.

Deploys and operates classified terrestrial and cloud networks across on-premise, AWS GovCloud, and IL-6+ environments. Responsibilities include routing, switching, boundary protection, segmentation, encrypted communications, STIG implementation, RMF/ATO support, network documentation, and troubleshooting. The role also configures NSA Type 1 cryptographic devices, manages KEYMAT and CCI documentation, and collaborates with security, cloud, and engineering teams. An active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI are required, with occasional travel to government and classified facilities.

Designs and supports civil and structural infrastructure for aerospace launch and test operations. Responsibilities include producing engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports; coordinating multidisciplinary requirements; supporting procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance; reviewing construction documentation; and resolving technical issues. The role also coordinates projects, evaluates designs against applicable codes, and provides field and stakeholder support at launch facilities.

Develops process plans, work instructions, and work orders for aerospace hardware integration and testing. Collaborates with design and test engineers on testability, supports technicians with troubleshooting and corrective actions, coordinates component inspection and calibrated equipment, leads Test Readiness Reviews, analyzes test performance, drives continuous improvement, and maintains capacity and demand plans. The role supports propulsion, structural, fluid-system, and instrumentation hardware in hands-on test environments.

Designs and improves manufacturing operations systems for Terran R production. Responsibilities include analyzing safety, quality, productivity, logistics, and ergonomics; developing capacity plans, layouts, material flow strategies, metrics, dashboards, SOPs, and workflow designs; and implementing process enhancements, automation pilots, and data integrity improvements. The role partners cross-functionally to optimize scalable operations using Lean Six Sigma, simulations, and data analysis.

Leads advanced manufacturing strategy and process improvement across aerospace product development. Responsibilities include design for manufacturability, manufacturing readiness, APQP and production readiness reviews, cost and yield optimization, supplier and capital planning, tooling and assembly transitions, risk mitigation, and cross-functional milestone management. The role also supports team development, production transitions, and operational excellence across engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing functions.

Develop and optimize launch and orbital trajectory simulations for Terran R customer missions. The engineer will build software tooling, lead interdisciplinary vehicle and mission trade analyses, maintain trajectory and vehicle requirements, and collaborate across Vehicle Engineering. The role requires hands-on work with complex simulations, rocketry or space systems, and end-to-end ownership in a fast-paced startup environment.

Supports manufacturing operations engineering by improving safety, quality, productivity, logistics, ergonomics, capacity, material flow, and workforce efficiency. Develops operational metrics, dashboards, audit tools, standard operating procedures, layouts, and workflow designs. Uses data analysis, simulations, Lean Six Sigma, and process enhancements to scale rocket manufacturing operations. Collaborates across technical and operations teams and contributes to automation pilots and data integrity improvements.

The Senior Software Engineer will design and build scalable AI/ML backend systems, develop data pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement ML-driven features while ensuring system performance and documentation.

Leads electrical and systems engineering projects for electric aircraft and eVTOL systems. Designs and develops electrical systems, circuits, power electronics, and components; conducts feasibility studies and technical analysis; manages project budgets, timelines, and resources; troubleshoots circuit card failures; prepares BOMs, test results, investigation reports, and trade-study documentation; and provides technical guidance to cross-functional engineering teams while ensuring aerospace standards compliance.

Leads the design, development, testing, and implementation of electrical systems and circuit components for electric aircraft and eVTOL applications. Responsibilities include feasibility studies, technical analysis, project leadership, budget and resource management, circuit design, BOM generation, simulation, troubleshooting, fault isolation, compliance, and documenting test and investigation results. Provides technical guidance to engineering teams and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders.

Owns development, testing, and integration of GPS-based navigation avionics for a launch vehicle. Responsibilities include RF architecture, hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, qualification testing, antenna and communications systems, architectural trade studies, cross-functional integration, technical analysis, and mentoring engineers. The role supports critical navigation, telemetry, command, landing, recovery, and booster reuse systems.

Designs and reviews schematics, PCB layouts, stackups, flex and rigid-flex circuits. Tests and validates electrical designs, debugs power, signal integrity, interface, and coexistence issues, analyzes circuit variation, and develops prototypes. Collaborates with RF, product design, firmware, suppliers, and engineering teams through development and failure analysis. Requires up to 20% international travel to support supplier development builds.

Supports hands-on engine assembly, integration, testing, and transition from development to production. Creates assembly procedures, manufacturing plans, work instructions, and test plans; collaborates with design teams and technicians; resolves shop-floor blockers and nonconformances; procures tooling; and drives continuous improvement in aerospace engine manufacturing.

Own materials and processes engineering for launch vehicle fluid systems. Qualify materials and processes for flight and reuse, develop engineering standards, lead experimental design and process improvement, and support material selection, manufacturing, failure analysis, inspections, and risk assessments. Collaborate with materials, laboratory, fluid systems, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, fracture control, and leadership teams to resolve technical risks and enable reliable, cost-effective production.

Own mission design and trajectory analysis for a 2028 Mars Orbiter mission. Develop interplanetary and Mars orbital trajectories, navigation processes, orbit determination, maneuver analyses, and DSN tracking measurement interfaces. Build mission design tools, software requirements, architectures, and engineering practices while coordinating with GNC, spacecraft systems, communications, software, and mission operations teams. Provide technical ownership across mission design and flight navigation activities.

Design and develop RF and digital satellite communications systems, implement and verify multi-rate fixed-point signal processing algorithms, perform performance analysis and waveform development, conduct trade studies, support integration, test and HDL-level design/verification of payloads and spacecraft, and carry out detailed system design and verification activities.

Lead and perform systems engineering for MILSATCOM ground mission planning systems: define and verify requirements, design interfaces and architecture, support integration and test, ensure system security, reliability and maintainability, mentor teams, coordinate with suppliers and government stakeholders, and present technical material at program reviews.

Designs and develops digital circuit and unit hardware for aerospace and satellite applications. Responsibilities include requirements and interface definition, modeling, analysis, testing, design verification, technical support for production, schematic and circuit development, performance measurement, trade studies, and lifecycle engineering support. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional electronics teams and supports communication, control, embedded, and digital processing systems.

Designs, implements, maintains, and optimizes secure LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud network infrastructure. Leads deployment of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers; manages network security; develops resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans; and maintains technical documentation. Provides technical leadership and mentorship while collaborating cross-functionally to identify and manage network risks and opportunities. The onsite role requires U.S. citizenship, security-clearance eligibility, and Secret clearance after starting.