75 flight engineer jobs at 21 companies in Port Hueneme, CA
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Flight Dynamics Engineer
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.
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
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree in STEM plus 5+ years or master’s degree plus 3+ years; flight-test instrumentation and missile or aerospace systems experience; Microsoft Office proficiency; active Secret clearance.
telemetry receivers, high-speed data loggers, RF spectrum analyzers, signal generators, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Microsoft Excel, scripting languages, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, DMMs
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.
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.
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.
Inversion Space: Building autonomous re-entry vehicles for global space-to-Earth cargo delivery.
9+ YOEBachelor's degree (CS/CE/AE) or equivalent, typically 9+ years in embedded/real-time/safety-critical software; expert in C/C++/Rust and embedded Linux; experience with low-level drivers, CAN/Ethernet/SPI/UART/RS-422, CI/CD, SIL/HIL; strong communication.
Space Kinetic: Developing propellant-free systems for deploying payloads in space.
2+ YOEBS or MS in CS/EE/CE; 2-3 years embedded/real-time software for space/defense; C/C++ with Python; RTOS/Linux embedded; U.S. citizen or green card; ITAR clearance eligibility.
3+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE,3+ years high-reliability and embedded software development with Rust or C/C++,1+ year async Rust,ARM/SoC experience,EM optimization,CI/CD experience.
AeroVironmentNASDAQ: AVAV: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems.
4+ YOEHS/GED,4+ years relevant experience,FAA Part 107,clean DMV record,intermediate MS Word/Excel,RC/UAS experience,ability to travel within CONUS,annual proficiency test;Secret clearance desired.
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft and defense systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree, U.S. person status with ability to obtain Secret clearance, 2+ years software development experience, proficiency in C/C++/Java/Python, embedded/real-time experience preferred.
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree, ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance, 2+ years software development experience, proficiency in C/C++/Java/Python, embedded/real-time experience preferred.
Federal Aviation Administration: Regulates civil aviation and manages national air traffic systems.
1+ YOEProfessional engineering education or qualifying engineering experience; 1 year specialized experience with ILS, VOR, visual aids, design, installation, flight inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of navigation systems.
Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR), High Intensity Approach Lighting System with Sequenced Flashing Lights (ALSF), Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Sequenced Flashing Lights (MALSF), Precision Approach Path Indicator Lights (PAPI), Runway End Identification Lights (REILs), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), Runway Visual Range (RVR), Microsoft Excel
CesiumAstro: Develops phased array communication systems for satellites and aircraft.
2+ YOEDesign, build, test, and troubleshoot flight engine electronics, circuit boards, instrumentation, and wiring harnesses; develop and execute test programs; collaborate across engineering teams. U.S. citizenship or equivalent required per export regulations.
KBRNYSE: KBR: Provides engineering, technology, and professional services for global markets.
10+ YOEBachelor's in engineering and 10+ years experience in GNC, orbital mechanics, control systems, flight software and real-time operations; U.S. citizenship required; TS/SCI clearance preferred.
Quantum-Systems: Develops and manufactures autonomous AI-powered unmanned aerial systems.
5+ YOESenior GNC Engineer with 5+ years in drone flight dynamics, control, state estimation; lead GNC algorithms; U.S. citizen; potential security clearance; Moorpark office commute.
Swarm Aero: A defense technology developing autonomous swarming aircraft and command-and-control systems.
3+ YOERequires 3+ years of avionics or aircraft electrical engineering experience, aircraft electrical system design, harness and routing tools, hardware integration and flight testing. US person status required; security clearance preferred.
Outpost Space: Building reusable spacecraft for precision Earth return and logistics.
3+ YOEBachelor's in EE/AE or equivalent; 3+ years designing and testing avionics hardware; experience with flight computers, power distribution, sensor integration, schematic capture, embedded systems, and lab test equipment.