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24 flight mechanic jobs at 14 companies in San Jose, CA

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Flight Test Mechanic
Concord, California, United States
$47-$65/hr OnsiteFull Time
Joby Aviation
Joby AviationNYSE: JOBY: Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
5+ YOEFAA A&P certificate, high school diploma or equivalent, 5+ years mechanical/electrical/sheet metal experience, able to lift 50 lbs, read engineering drawings, work extended hours and travel, US Person export-control eligibility, English proficiency.
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Flight Test Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$160k-$235k/yr FieldFull Time
DoorDash
DoorDashNASDAQ: DASH: On-demand delivery platform connecting consumers with local merchants.
Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering, strong flight-test fundamentals, proficiency in Python, SQL and Git, familiarity reading C++ code, safety-first mindset and experience with flight test instrumentation.
Python, SQL, Git, C++, SIL, HIL
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Sr. Flight Test Engineer
Mountain View or San Martin
$190k-$260k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Reliable Robotics
Reliable Robotics: Develops autonomous flight systems for commercial and cargo aviation.
7+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace or related; 7+ years experimental flight test; test planning/leadership; aeronautical radio calls; risk assessments.
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Flight Test Intern
San Leandro, California, United States
$20-$30/hr OnsiteInternship
Grid Aero
Grid Aero: A developer of autonomous aviation systems focused on aircraft development, flight testing, and resilient logistics.
Pursuing BS/MS in engineering, hands-on hardware build/troubleshoot experience, CAD use, basic flight mechanics and avionics knowledge, shop and tooling proficiency, ability to travel ~50% and work onsite in San Leandro, must be a U.S. person.
ArduPilot, PX4, Python, MATLAB, CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE
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Flight Test Maintenance (A&P)
San Jose or Salinas
$115k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer
ArcherNYSE: ACHR: Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.
8+ YOEFAA A&P required, 8+ years aerospace/aircraft maintenance experience, Part 23/27 flight test experience preferred, hands-on fly-by-wire and high-voltage experience, wiring and configuration skills, ability to work flexible schedule and travel 5-10%.
CAD, NX, Confluence, JIRA
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Flight Test Engineer
Dixon or Victoria Island or Solano County or Contra Costa County or United States
$101k-$142k/yr FieldFull Time
Pyka
Pyka: Designs and manufactures autonomous electric aircraft for heavy-duty missions.
Experience flying fixed-wing UAVs or model aircraft, ground control and mission planning software, mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, high-voltage systems, Linux, Git, data logs, aircraft systems, and Portuguese or Spanish proficiency.
ground control, mission planning software, Linux, Git, command line
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Flight Test Operator I
Palo Alto, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Pivotal
Pivotal: Manufactures personal electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Hands-on experience with aircraft or UAV systems, safety-focused, able to manage data and documentation, clear writing, familiarity with electronics and subsystems preferred; Part 107, private pilot or A&P mechanic are pluses.
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Flight Dynamics Engineer, Orbits R&D
San Francisco, California, United States
$114k-$143k/yr HybridFull Time
Planet Labs
Planet LabsNYSE: PL: Operates imaging satellites providing daily global Earth observation data.
2+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace/physics or related, minimum 2 years relevant experience, orbital mechanics and mission operations experience, C++ and Python proficiency, strong technical communication, ability to access export-controlled information.
C++, Python, Metaview
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Sr. Systems Engineer - Flight Software
Palo Alto, California, United States
$117k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lanteris Space Systems
Lanteris Space Systems: Manufactures high-performance satellites and spacecraft for orbital missions.
5+ YOEUS citizen or permanent resident; Bachelor's in aerospace/electrical/mechanical/physics/STEM (or 4 yrs experience); 5+ years systems engineering or real-time control experience with emphasis on flight software; coding in C, C++, Python, TCL, or Matlab; software architecture, verification, and spacecraft design knowledge.
C, C++, Python, TCL, Matlab, DOORS, JAMA, GitLab, TortoiseSVN
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Sr. Mechanisms Engineer
San Carlos, California, United States
$152k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cowboy Space
Cowboy Space: Building satellite-based orbital infrastructure for AI data centers.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering,5+ years designing precision flight mechanisms end-to-end,experience with environmental qualification,3D CAD proficiency (NX or Solidworks),hands-on integration and testing.
NX, Solidworks
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Staff Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Mechanical Design Technical Lead
San Jose, California, United States
$202k-$223k/yr HybridFull Time
Muon Space
Muon Space: Designs, builds, and operates low Earth orbit satellite constellations.
10+ YOE10+ years designing, building, and testing flight hardware; spacecraft platform or major subsystem ownership; CAD, PLM, and FEA proficiency; technical leadership; vendor management; and a mechanical engineering bachelor's degree or higher.
CAD, SolidWorks, PLM, FEA, FEMAP, ANSYS, Python, MATLAB, PDR, CDR, MRR, TVAC, EMI, ADCS
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Senior Mechanical Engineer — Antenna Systems
Saratoga or Arlington
$140k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
E-Space
E-Space: Builds sustainable LEO satellite networks for global IoT connectivity
6+ YOEBS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, 6+ years hands-on experience, SolidWorks CAD expertise, experience with deployable space structures, flight environmental qualification experience preferred, must hold work authorization for the role location.
SolidWorks
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Aerodynamics Intern (Spring 2027)
South San Francisco or Dallas
OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
Zipline
Zipline: Operates an autonomous drone delivery system for medical supplies.
Currently studying fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight physics, aeronautical engineering, or acoustics; technical coursework and engineering judgment required. Tool experience is advantageous but training is provided.
STAR-CCM+, Fluent, OpenFOAM, PowerFLOW, MATLAB, Python, Rust, CATIA, NX, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
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Senior GNC Engineer
Pleasanton, California, United States
$160k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Benchmark Space Systems
Benchmark Space Systems: Manufacturer of propulsion systems for small satellites.
5+ YOEBachelor's in relevant engineering/physics,5+ years GNC experience on space vehicles,proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink,experience with HIL validation,control theory,orbital/mechanics knowledge and ability to implement and test flight software.
MATLAB, Simulink, C, Rust, GMAT, STK, FreeFlyer, cFS, F'
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