159 flight engineer jobs at 46 companies in Agoura Hills, CA
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Flight Test Engineer
Palmdale, California, United States
$81k-$142k/yrOnsiteFull Time
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and radar systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's (or higher) in engineering or equivalent experience, 2–4+ years flight test engineering experience, ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, strong communication, test plan review and safety analysis skills; private pilot desirable.
El Segundo or Chantilly or Colorado Springs or Albuquerque
$110k-$166k/yrHybridFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or related field; 5+ years of flight mechanics or trajectory modeling experience; programming skills; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Icarus: Builds solar-powered aircraft for stratospheric intelligence and connectivity.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, flight test experience, strong data analysis skills, proficiency in MATLAB/Python and Linux, familiarity with instrumentation/telemetry, ability to travel to remote test sites, and strong communication and judgment.
Singularity Defense: Develops low-cost autonomous missile and air defense systems.
7+ YOE7+ years flight software experience, strong C/C++ for performance-critical systems, degree in computer science or computer engineering, real-time software and sensor integration experience, Linux embedded and hardware debugging skills.
Rocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB: Designs and builds launch vehicles and satellite systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or applied physics,2+ years mission design/flight dynamics,knowledge of orbital mechanics,experience with STK/GMAT/Astrogator,Python,Git,Jira,U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
Alameda or Dixon or Victoria Island or North America or South America
$101k-$125k/yrFieldFull Time
Pyka: Designs and manufactures autonomous electric aircraft for heavy-duty missions.
Technical knowledge, flight operations experience with manned aircraft or UAVs, strong communication skills, and extensive international travel; agricultural drone experience is preferred.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's in STEM plus 5+ years or master's plus 3+ years; flight-test engineering and instrumentation experience; Microsoft Office proficiency; active Secret clearance required.
telemetry receivers, high-speed data loggers, RF spectrum analyzers, signal generators, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Microsoft Excel, scripting languages, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, DMMs
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
2+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace/mechanical/space software, 2+ years mission design/flight dynamics, Python, Git, Jira, STK/GMAT/Odtk, active Secret clearance, US citizenship.
Python, Git, Jira, STK, GMAT, Astrogator, ODTK, Orekit, Monte Carlo
Matter Intelligence: Develops hyperspectral sensors and AI-powered Earth observation systems.
2+ YOE2–6+ years in flight or embedded software; strong Python and C++ or Rust; experience with embedded Linux, concurrency, testing, hardware interfaces, and data handling.
JT4NYSE: AMTM: Provides engineering and technical support for military test ranges.
8+ YOEABET‑accredited engineering degree plus 8–14+ years of related engineering experience (varies by degree), U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain security clearance and FAA Class II medical, valid state driver's license, strong communication and technical skills.
Cimarron: Provider of specialized engineering and technical services for aerospace.
20+ YOERequires 20+ years related experience or equivalent education and experience, engineering experience with aerospace vehicles, GN&C expertise, MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++/Python/C#, a relevant bachelor's degree, U.S. citizenship, and clearance eligibility.
The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America: Manufacturer of critical components for aerospace and defense platforms.
Substantial mechanical or electrical engineering experience for aerospace/defense hardware through qualification and production; hands-on lab experience; familiarity with FEA and qualification standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160); strong technical judgment and cross-functional leadership.
Ground & Flight Test Engineer, Integration & Safety
Denver or Long Beach
$120k-$195k/yrOnsiteFull Time
True Anomaly: Develops autonomous spacecraft and software for space security missions.
8+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace, systems, or mechanical engineering; 8–14 years in ground/flight test planning and execution; strong system safety, verification/validation, and cross-team coordination.
System safety analysis, Hazard analysis, Test instrumentation, Verification and validation (V&V)
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft and defense systems.
5+ YOEB.S. in engineering (or equivalent), 5+ years in mechanical flight controls/aerospace, 2+ years using CATIA V5/ENOVIA/DELMIA, experience on commercial aircraft programs, U.S. Person required for export control.
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
1+ YOEExperience running high‑speed CFD/DSMC simulations, wind tunnel test planning and data reduction, 6DOF/flight dynamics modeling, Pointwise meshing, MATLAB or Python proficiency, and ability to obtain US security clearance.
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; spacecraft autonomy and controls experience; MATLAB and Simulink proficiency; U.S. work authorization; strong communication skills.
Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or London
$160k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
10+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/Aerospace, 10+ years OOP software development, guidance algorithm and flight-dynamics experience, embedded real-time development (STM32, Jetson, AMD/Xilinx, Microblaze), hardware integration, Agile/CI practices, U.S. Person required.
Neros Technologies: Designs and manufactures American-made high-performance drones for defense.
Strong embedded C experience on resource-constrained microcontrollers, flight-stack experience (PX4/Betaflight), flight-control fundamentals, hardware-coupled debugging, test discipline for safety-relevant firmware.
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
1+ YOEBachelor's in engineering,1+ years with pressurized fluid systems,1+ years hardware design/manufacture/assembly/test/flight;ability to work extended hours and travel up to 10%.