16 controls engineer jobs at 9 companies in Ridgecrest, CA

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Aerospace Advanced Manufacturing Controls Engineer
Valencia or Mojave
$140k-$160k/yr HybridFull Time
PPG
PPGNYSE: PPG: Manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials.
5+ YOEFive+ years hands-on engineering experience with PLC programming and controls in manufacturing.
PLC, GE Proficy, Rockwell Automation, Siemens OpCenter
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Propulsion Test Engineer
Mojave, California, United States
$95k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Developing in-space transportation services and orbital transfer vehicles.
2+ YOEBachelor’s in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering; 2+ years hardware test experience; strong fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids; hands-on aerospace test facilities; able to design and communicate test schematics.
Data acquisition, Control systems, P&IDs, Electrical schematics, LabVIEW, Test stands
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Operations Engineer
Mojave, California, United States
$101k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch: Provides air-launched hypersonic testbeds for high-speed flight testing.
2+ YOEProven aerospace technical leadership with test planning, configuration control, and execution readiness; ability to lead teams, analyze risk/safety, use engineering/scheduling/test data tools, work irregular hours, travel (<20%), and obtain a Secret clearance (US citizenship).
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GNC Engineer
El Segundo or Mojave or United States
$100k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Icarus
Icarus: Builds solar-powered aircraft for stratospheric intelligence and connectivity.
1+ YOE1+ years working on real GNC systems; strong fundamentals in dynamics, controls, estimation; familiarity with EKF/UKF and sensor fusion; experience designing/tuning controllers and validating with flight/test data.
EKF, UKF, Hardware-in-the-loop
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Chief Engineer, Hypersonic Vehicle
Mojave, California, United States
$157k-$237k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch: Provides air-launched hypersonic testbeds for high-speed flight testing.
10+ YOETechnical leader for hypersonic air vehicle programs; systems engineering, multidisciplinary technical judgment across aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, structures, controls; test support; team leadership and hiring; US citizenship and ability to obtain DOD clearance required.
Siemens NX, Teamcenter
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Senior Propulsion Test Engineer
Mojave, California, United States
$180k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Developing in-space transportation services and orbital transfer vehicles.
6+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 6+ years hardware development/testing experience, test stand design/build experience, strong thermal/structural/fluids fundamentals, proficiency with data acquisition and controls, and ITAR-eligible US status.
NI, LabVIEW
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Flight Test Engineer
Mojave, California, United States
$120k-$237k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch: Provides air-launched hypersonic testbeds for high-speed flight testing.
5+ YOEAerospace/technical experience; lead flight test activities; develop test plans; manage mission control; willingness to travel and obtain security clearance.
MATLAB, IADS
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Environmental Test Engineer
Mojave, California, United States
$101k-$206k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch: Provides air-launched hypersonic testbeds for high-speed flight testing.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent with 2+ years relevant experience; expertise in environmental loads (vibration, shock, thermal, EMI); knowledge of DO-160/MIL-STD-810/461; coordination, data review, and configuration control skills.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Matlab, Python, FEMAP, NASTRAN, Jira
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Control System Engineer
Boron, California, United States
$90k-$124k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rio Tinto
Rio TintoLondon Stock Exchange: RIO: Global provider of iron ore, aluminium, and copper.
2+ YOEBachelor's (or Master’s) in Electrical/Computer/Electronics, 2+ years PLC experience (Allen Bradley or Modicon), HMI experience (FactoryTalk View or Wonderware), familiarity with Modbus+, Ethernet, DeviceNet, strong analytical and communication skills.
PLC, Allen-Bradley, Modicon, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, Modbus+, Ethernet, DeviceNet, P&ID
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Intern to Entry Level Conversion - Engineering (Summer 2026 Intern Program)
Seattle or Saint Charles or Huntsville or Portland or Midwest City or Oklahoma City or Berkeley or Miami or Huntington Beach or Hazelwood or Germantown or El Segundo or Fort Walton Beach or Ridgecrest or Tukwila or North Charleston or Kennedy Space Center or Heath or Houston or Fairfax or Colorado Springs or Seal Beach or Long Beach or Newburgh or Renton or Saint Louis or Auburn or Philadelphia or Everett or San Antonio or Kent or Mesa or New Orleans
$50k-$174k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, satellites, and defense systems.
Currently enrolled engineering/applied-sciences student with expected graduation before September 2027; previously interned with Boeing; strong academics, collaboration, and technical project experience; ability to meet export-control U.S. Person requirements for many roles.
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Manager, Propulsion Test Engineering
Mojave, California, United States
$154k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Developing in-space transportation services and orbital transfer vehicles.
5+ YOELead and grow propulsion test engineering team; oversee multi-site tests; ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.
test equipment, data acquisition, control systems, test automation
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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Yuma or Alameda or Barstow or Bridgeport or Camp Pendleton or China Lake or Coronado
$90k-$116k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command: Provides facilities engineering and infrastructure management for the Navy.
1+ YOEAt least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11; experience coordinating facility services, evaluating contractor quality control, providing technical solutions, preparing analyses and cost estimates, and reviewing engineering design.
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Configuration/Data Management Manager
Ridgecrest, California, United States
$90k-$125k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Saalex
Saalex: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support for defense agencies.
12+ YOE12+ years in configuration/data management for software/hardware and acquisition programs; experience with ECPs, configuration control, documentation control, and leading cross-functional teams; Top Secret clearance required.
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Operations/Test Analyst V
Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States
$130k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
JT4
JT4NYSE: AMTM: Provides engineering and technical support for military test ranges.
10+ YOEExtensive flight test experience with test planning and control-room operations; ability to lead control-room teams, develop test materials, qualify for government security clearance, valid state driver's license, and U.S. citizenship required.
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Aircraft Electrician
Mojave, California, United States
$32-$74/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch: Provides air-launched hypersonic testbeds for high-speed flight testing.
3+ YOE3+ years in aircraft electrical systems; strong FOD/tool control; safety culture; problem solving; independent work.
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Operations Test Analyst III
Edwards AFB, California, United States
$94k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
JT4
JT4NYSE: AMTM: Provides engineering and technical support for military test ranges.
2+ YOEU.S. citizen able to obtain DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance; valid driver's license; relevant technical training or related degree plus required years of experience (2–10 years depending on education); strong communication, analytical, and control-room/test conduct skills.