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Flight Sciences Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$166k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical or related; 4+ years with airborne platforms in aerodynamic design, flight simulation, and flight testing; experience with CFD, MATLAB/Simulink, and C++; US person required for export-controlled access.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Simulink Embedded Coder
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Senior Flight Test Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$95k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Firestorm Labs
Firestorm Labs: Develops and manufactures low-cost 3D-printed unmanned aerial vehicles.
5+ YOE5+ years flight test engineering experience with autonomous or remotely piloted systems, bachelor’s in engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience), U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD clearance, Part 107, FAA familiarity, data analysis and documentation skills.
MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Staff Flight Sciences Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Reaxiomatic
Reaxiomatic: Developer of advanced defense hardware and aerospace systems.
Deep first-principles flight sciences knowledge, disciplined analytical reasoning, lifecycle technical analysis, ability to produce regulatory-quality technical rationale, and cross-discipline integration skills.
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Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371)
San Diego, California, United States
$110k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Shield AI
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
5+ YOE5+ years related experience; proficiency in software quality engineering, test automation, Python and C++; flight/field testing experience; FAA Part 107 (or ability to obtain); test planning and data analysis skills.
Python, C++, C++14, C++17, TypeScript, JSON, ROS, rosbags, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), CI/CD, Linux, GenAI
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Flight Controls Engineer
Poway, California, United States
$63k-$106k/yr HybridFull Time
General Atomics
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
0+ YOEBachelor's in engineering (or equivalent experience); coding in C/C++ and MATLAB; ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; entry-level (0–2 yrs) experience; Simulink and Python experience preferred.
C, C++, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, MathWorks
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Flight Controls Engineer
Poway, California, United States
$98k-$171k/yr HybridFull Time
General Atomics
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
3+ YOEBachelors/Masters/PhD in engineering or related field with 3+ years experience (mid-level), background in aerodynamics, control systems, MATLAB/Simulink, control theory, and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Python, C/C++
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Flight Operations Lead Captain
Temecula or Moreno Valley
$195k-$215k/yr HybridFull Time
Metrea
Metrea: Provides specialized aerospace and defense services for national security.
10+ YOELead Captain overseeing flight operations, PIC of KC-135, ensure safety/compliance, manage pilots, and liaise with management.
Foreflight, FAA regulations, MSM KC-135 procedures
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Flight Software Engineering Manager
Irvine, California, United States
$150k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Terran Orbital
Terran OrbitalNYSE: LMT: Manufactures modular spacecraft for aerospace and defense missions.
8+ YOE3+ MgmtBachelor's in CS/CE/Aerospace required; 8+ years embedded aerospace software experience, 3+ years managing engineering teams, C/C++ and Linux experience, mentorship and leadership skills, US eligibility for DoD security clearance.
C/C++, Linux, Zynq 7000 series, FPGA, multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer
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Manufacturing Engineer I - Military Flight Controls Division
Irvine, California, United States
$71k-$117k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Parker Hannifin
Parker HannifinNYSE: PH: Manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems.
0+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering and 0–2 years of experience. Requires engineering problem-solving, continuous improvement, CAD/CAM, data analysis, engineering drawings, GD&T, communication, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
CAD/CAM, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook
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Engineer or Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control
San Diego, California, United States
$92k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOESTEM degree, ability to obtain US security clearance, 2+ years experience (Engineer) or 5+ (Principal), proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, flight control and flight test experience preferred.
Matlab, Simulink, C/C++, Python
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Flight Instructor (Air Transport Pilot Career Track)
Manhattan or Olathe or San Diego
OnsiteFull Time
Flex Air
Flex Air: A private flight school providing professional pilot training and certification.
FAA single-engine land and commercial certificate, CFI and CFII, FAA Class 1 Medical, US work authorization without employer visa sponsorship; maintain ≥95% training pass rate.
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Aircraft Mechanisms Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$115k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Natilus
Natilus: Manufactures fuel-efficient blended-wing-body cargo and passenger aircraft.
7+ YOEMinimum 7 years design engineering experience; BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience); expertise in aircraft load paths, bolted/bonded joints, flight control kinematics; proficiency with NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
NX, CATIA, SolidWorks
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Sr. Manager, Mechanical and Flight Systems Engineering
Irvine, California, United States
$221k-$270k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Supernal
Supernal: Designs and manufactures electric air taxis for urban transport.
10+ YOEBachelor's or master's in mechanical/aerospace/aeronautical discipline, 10+ years aerospace experience including certification/program development, 7+ years composite experience, strong leadership, communication, and FAA program familiarity.
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Aerodynamics Engineer, Air Vehicles (Fastwater Staffing)
Costa Mesa, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Hikinex
Hikinex: Provider of outsourced sales and administrative business solutions.
3+ YOEBS in Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years engineering experience, aerodynamic/CFD and performance analysis, wind/flight test experience, programming in MATLAB or Python, eligible for U.S. Secret clearance.
MATLAB, Python, CFD, StarCCM+, Missile DATCOM, OTIS, DYMOS
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Senior Principal Test Engineer
San Diego or Redondo Beach
$129k-$194k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
8+ YOERequires STEM degree, 8+ years ground and flight test experience (less with advanced degree), flight test leadership, program risk management, US government clearance eligibility, and ability to travel up to 25%.
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Jira, Confluence
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Integration & Test Engineer - Effector Systems
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or San Diego or Seattle or London
$130k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or CS, 3+ years I&T or embedded systems experience, hands-on prototype hardware skills, experience with embedded subsystems (GPS, telemetry, flight controllers), Python/C/C++, test automation, and protocol familiarity (MAVLink, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C).
Python, C/C++, Git, CI/CD, MATLAB/Simulink, PX4, ArduPilot, QGroundControl, Mission Planner, MAVLink, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, HIL, SIL
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Aviation Safety Inspector (AC-Flight Oversight)
San Juan or Salt Lake City or Herndon or Richmond or Renton or Spokane or Charleston or Milwaukee or Casper or Vestavia Hills or Anchorage or Fairbanks or Juneau or Scottsdale or Little Rock or Alameda or Fresno or Lawndale or Long Beach or Riverside or Sacramento or San Diego or San Jose or Van Nuys or Denver or Enfield or Miramar or Orlando or Tampa or Hapeville or Honolulu or Boise or Des Plaines or Springfield or West Chicago or Plainfield or Ankeny or Wichita or Louisville or Baton Rouge or Portland or Glen Burnie or Burlington or Belleville or Grand Rapids or Minneapolis or Jackson or Kansas City or Saint Ann or Helena or Lincoln or Las Vegas or Reno or Saddle Brook or Albuquerque or Farmingdale or Garden City or Latham or Rochester or Charlotte or Greensboro or Fargo or Cincinnati or Columbus or North Olmsted or Oklahoma City or Hillsboro or Allentown or New Cumberland or Philadelphia or Pittsburgh or West Columbia or Rapid City or Memphis or Nashville or Houston or Irving or Lubbock or San Antonio
$107k-$140k/yr FieldFull Time
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration: Regulates civil aviation and manages national air traffic systems.
3+ YOERequires ATP certificate, minimum 1,500 flight hours, ≥1 year multi-engine pilot experience (>12,500 lbs), ≥3 years experience with air carrier/commercial operator/org, valid driver's license, high school diploma, English fluency, meets medical standards.
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Manager, Mission Systems Software
San Diego, California, United States
$141k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AeroVironment
AeroVironmentNASDAQ: AVAV: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems.
12+ YOE4+ MgmtBS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent,12+ years software engineering experience with embedded/robotics/mission systems,4+ years managing teams (15+),experience with CI/CD and flight-critical software.
Git, GitLab, CI pipelines, containerization, Linux
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Director, Guidance Navigation & Control
Irvine, California, United States
$200k-$273k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Turion Space
Turion Space: Builds spacecraft for orbital debris removal and satellite servicing.
10+ YOE10+ years GNC experience with production flight code (C/C++) and ground tools (Python/MATLAB); proven team leadership, satellite operations support, and system-level GNC architecture ownership.
C/C++, Python, MATLAB
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Bombardier Challenger 604 - PIC - KSNA Base
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$185k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
STA Jets
STA Jets: Provides private jet charter and aircraft management services.
ATPL (Multi-Engine Land); FAA First Class Medical; CL-604 PIC Type Rating; 4,000 total flight hours; 2,000 hours fixed-wing multi-engine PIC; 3,000 hours multi-engine total; 250 hours PIC in type; Southern California resident.
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