Valar Atomics: Developing scalable, high-temperature, grid-independent advanced nuclear power systems.
3+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace, 3+ years structural analysis of rotating components, experience with high-speed rotating equipment, and proficiency with Ansys, Nastran, and Abaqus.
Radiant: Designs and manufactures portable, mass-produced nuclear microreactors.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in loads, dynamics, or structural analysis. Requires structural mechanics, vibration, FEA, and metallic/composite structures experience; ANSYS, Abaqus, or Nastran proficiency preferred.
Divergent: Develops digital manufacturing systems for complex vehicle structures.
4+ YOEBS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 4+ years structural analysis experience, proficiency with Nastran/Optistruct/ABAQUS/LS-Dyna and Hypermesh/ANSA, nonlinear and dynamic analysis expertise, strong solid mechanics and materials knowledge.
Starpath: Manufacturing space-rated solar hardware and lunar mining robotics.
5+ YOEB.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering,5+ years space hardware experience,proficiency with NX/Catia/SolidWorks and ANSYS/ABAQUS,materials and manufacturing knowledge,structural analysis,and strong technical communication;US export eligibility required.
Director of Engineering: Deployables (micro-satellites)
El Segundo, California, United States
$195k-$220k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Space Kinetic: Developing propellant-free systems for deploying payloads in space.
8+ YOEBachelor's in engineering,8+ years developing complex aerospace or high-performance mechanical systems,proficiency with 3D CAD,GD&T,design for manufacturing,experience through qualification/production,and ability to obtain security clearance.
Swarm Aero: A defense technology developing autonomous aircraft and swarming systems.
3+ YOEBachelor's or master's in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering; 3+ years designing, analyzing, or testing hardware; CAD and GD&T proficiency; hands-on aircraft or high-performance hardware experience preferred.
Sr Analysis Mechanical Engineer (Thermal, Structural)
Gardena, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Singularity Defense: Develops low-cost autonomous missile and air defense systems.
5+ YOESenior mechanical engineer with 5+ years in thermal/structural analysis; FEM/FEA, thermal networks, Python; strong communication; able to meet aggressive timelines.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
6+ YOEBS in STEM with 8 years or MS with 6 years experience; active DoD Secret clearance; technical leadership experience; ability to obtain SAP approval; engineering analysis knowledge; communication and organizational skills.
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, Platform Integration
El Segundo or Los Angeles
$205k-$245k/yrOnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
11+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 11+ years platform-level mechanical design and integration experience for aerospace/defense, SolidWorks and FEA familiarity, military standards knowledge, and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 5+ years of structural engineering experience, finite element analysis and structural mechanics expertise, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Platform Integration
Los Angeles, California, United States
$180k-$230k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Hikinex: Provider of outsourced sales and administrative business solutions.
10+ YOELead mechanical integration of sensor and electronics systems on rugged platforms; 10+ years in aerospace/defense; strong CAD; security clearance preferred.
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
1+ YOEBachelor's in engineering,1+ years hardware engineering experience,ability to develop design criteria,perform design reviews,and work long hours/weekends;experience with FEA and scripting preferred.
NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, Visual Basic, MATLAB, Python, Microsoft Excel
Computational Scientist, Metal Additive Manufacturing
Malibu, California, United States
$141k-$176k/yrOnsiteFull Time
HRL Laboratories: Conducts advanced scientific research for aerospace and automotive industries.
PhD or postdoctoral experience in materials science, mechanical engineering, or related field; computational modeling, FEA, programming, machine learning, and scientific communication experience required.
Toray Advanced Composites: Manufactures advanced thermoplastic and thermoset composite materials for aerospace.
0+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 0–3 years composites experience, DOE knowledge, project management skills, experience with composites manufacturing and testing, strong communication and attention to detail.
ANSYS, SolidWorks, CATIA, Abaqus, FiberSIM, CES Seletor
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
6+ YOEBS in STEM +8 yrs or MS +6 yrs experience; active DoD Secret clearance; leadership experience managing 10–15 engineers; technical analysis and communication skills; ability to obtain SAP approval.
Structural Analysis Engineer, Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior
El Segundo, California, United States
$91k-$183k/yrOnsiteFull Time
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
5+ YOEB.S. in engineering, structural/FEA experience, ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance, proficiency with analysis tools and scripting, 5+ years preferred.