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<div>Mechanical Engineer - Hawthorne, CA
Location: Hawthorne HQ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Department: Engineering
Compensation: My client welcomes candidates across a broad range of experience levels. Final compensation, title, and seniority will be determined based on qualifications. All levels include equity.<ul><li>
Level 1: $90K &ndash; $110K</li><li>
Level 2: $100K &ndash; $125K</li><li>
Level 3: $130K &ndash; $160K</li><li>
Level 4: $150K &ndash; $180K</li></ul>
About the Role My client is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, prototyping, and flight validation of spacecraft components. This is a fast-paced, high-ownership environment where your work directly impacts mission success. You&rsquo;ll be expected to deliver elegant, reliable hardware under tight timelines&mdash;balancing simplicity, analytical rigor, and creative problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Own the full lifecycle of spacecraft hardware&mdash;from concept to orbit</li><li>
Design, prototype, and qualify mechanical systems for flight</li><li>
Integrate subcomponents into complex assemblies with precision and speed</li><li>
Perform and correlate analysis to ensure reliability in extreme environments</li><li>
Collaborate across disciplines to deliver interdependent systems that work flawlessly</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For<ul><li>
Proven ownership of spacecraft components from clean-sheet design to flight</li><li>
Deep proficiency in CAD and mechanical design fundamentals</li><li>
Expertise in bolted joint design and mechanical fasteners</li><li>
Strong understanding of manufacturing tolerances and shop capabilities</li><li>
Experience designing within cross-functional engineering teams</li></ul>
Benefits My client offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families:<ul><li>
100% coverage of base medical, dental, and vision plans</li><li>
Access to HSA, FSA, 401K, and commuter benefits</li><li>
Unlimited paid time off, with a two-week minimum annual use</li><li>
Daily catered lunches</li></ul></div>

Mechanical Engineer - Hawthorne, CA

<div>Flight Software Engineer
Location: Hawthorne, CA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Engineering
Seniority Levels: Open to Levels 1&ndash;5 Compensation:<ul><li>
Level 1: $120K&ndash;$140K + Equity</li><li>
Level 2: $130K&ndash;$155K + Equity</li><li>
Level 3: $160K&ndash;$190K + Equity</li><li>
Level 4: $180K&ndash;$215K + Equity</li><li>
Level 5: $195K&ndash;$235K + Equity Title and compensation will be based on experience and impact.</li></ul>
About the Role My client is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to design, build, and deploy embedded software for a fleet of low-Earth orbit spacecraft. This is a high-impact role with deep ownership across the full software lifecycle&mdash;from concept to orbit. You&rsquo;ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure flight software is reliable, autonomous, and mission-ready.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Develop fault-tolerant, autonomous flight software systems for spacecraft operations</li><li>
Build infrastructure for simulation, testing, and large-scale deployment</li><li>
Implement software for command/data handling, guidance/navigation/control (GNC), and fault detection/isolation</li><li>
Own the full development cycle: architecture, implementation, testing, release, and on-orbit support</li><li>
Deliver over-the-air updates and support real-time mission operations</li><li>
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and mission operations engineers to ensure mission success</li></ul>
Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>
3+ years of experience in C/C++ development</li><li>
Proven success on complex software or embedded systems projects</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Experience developing flight software for spacecraft or other high-reliability systems</li><li>
Embedded Linux and ARM microcontroller development</li><li>
Strong debugging, unit testing, and system integration skills</li><li>
Familiarity with fault-tolerant design patterns (e.g., watchdogs, voting logic, ECC)</li><li>
Understanding of networking protocols and embedded communication</li><li>
Exposure to industry standards like MISRA-C or JSF</li><li>
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments</li></ul>
Who Should Apply We prioritize exceptional talent over traditional credentials. If you&rsquo;ve built something extraordinary, solved hard problems, or taken an unconventional path to mastery, we want to hear from you. My client is open to crafting unique roles for standout individuals.
Benefits<ul><li>
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (base plans)</li><li>
HSA, FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefits</li><li>
Unlimited PTO with a two-week minimum annual requirement</li><li>
Daily catered lunches</li><li>
Equity in a company redefining what&rsquo;s possible in orbit</li></ul></div>

Flight Software Engineer

<div>Avionics Engineer
Location: Hawthorne, CA - HQ (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Engineering
Compensation: My client welcomes candidates across a broad range of experience levels. Titles and compensation will be calibrated based on demonstrated expertise and impact.<ul><li>
Level 1: $90K &ndash; $110K + Equity</li><li>
Level 2: $100K &ndash; $125K + Equity</li><li>
Level 3: $130K &ndash; $160K + Equity</li><li>
Level 4: $150K &ndash; $185K + Equity</li><li>
Level 5: $165K &ndash; $205K + Equity</li></ul>
About the Role My client is building spacecraft from the ground up&mdash;and they&rsquo;re looking for an Avionics Engineer who thrives in high-autonomy, high-impact environments. You&rsquo;ll own the design and deployment of electronic subsystems for our first flight vehicle, with full lifecycle responsibility from concept to orbit.
This is a zero-to-one opportunity for engineers who want to shape hardware that survives the harshest environments and pushes the boundaries of what&rsquo;s possible.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Architect and own avionics system-level design, interfaces, and trade studies</li><li>
Prototype, bring up, and validate flight computers, comms systems, power electronics, and ADCS hardware</li><li>
Build internal test infrastructure (flatsat, GPS sim, power sim, comms sim, etc.)</li><li>
Lead qualification testing across vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum environments</li><li>
Establish best practices for electrical design and tooling</li><li>
Support flight operations with hands-on hardware ownership</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
Proven experience designing and validating PCBAs for space or similarly demanding environments</li><li>
Ownership of high-reliability electronics from concept through deployment</li><li>
Ability to operate independently and iterate rapidly in a constrained trade space</li><li>
Deep troubleshooting instincts&mdash;comfortable crawling through systems to isolate and resolve issues</li><li>
A mindset for excellence, not perfection&mdash;my client values bold builders over box-checkers</li></ul>
Bonus Points<ul><li>
You&rsquo;ve shipped flight hardware</li><li>
You&rsquo;ve built something unconventional that worked</li><li>
You&rsquo;ve challenged requirements to make the system better</li><li>
You&rsquo;ve mentored others or built tools that improved team velocity</li></ul>
Culture &amp; Fit My client is obsessed with impact. They move fast, expect ownership, and prioritize hiring exceptional individuals&mdash;even those with unconventional backgrounds. If you&rsquo;re the kind of person who builds things in your garage, rewrites specs to make them better, or thrives in ambiguity, they want to hear from you.
Benefits<ul><li>
100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision base plans</li><li>
Access to HSA, FSA, 401K, and commuter benefits</li><li>
Unlimited PTO (with a minimum of two weeks mandatory use)</li><li>
Daily catered lunches</li><li>
Equity in a company that&rsquo;s redefining what&rsquo;s possible in space</li></ul></div>

Avionics Engineer - Hawthorne, CA

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