Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer

At Reflect, we thrive on innovation and speed. We are looking for a proactive individual who can take ownership of their work and drive impactful changes. If you are excited by the prospect of shaping the future of space exploration, we want to hear about your previous experiences and achievements across various domains.About the RoleAs a GNC Engineer, your …

Join Reflect Orbital, where fast-paced innovation meets hands-on experience. We value ownership and the ability to enact meaningful change. If you are passionate about tackling complex challenges and have a track record of your achievements, we invite you to share your story with us.About the RoleAt Reflect Orbital, we recognize that talent transcends experience levels. If you're eager to contribute to groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries of technology and benefit humanity, we offer an exceptional opportunity to make an impact.As an intern, you will take on responsibilities comparable to our full-time engineers, directly influencing our satellite constellation's success.Ideal candidates will embrace challenges without clear solutions, be proactive contributors, and commit to a minimum of 12 weeks at our Hawthorne, CA office. We encourage all motivated individuals to apply, regardless of how closely your qualifications align with our requirements.ResponsibilitiesLead the design, development, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of innovative spacecraft components.Create comprehensive tools and testing setups, ensuring your projects are completed and delivered successfully.Rapidly prototype and iterate on designs.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are dedicated to making this vision a reality. Our ultimate aim is to establish human life on Mars.Join us as a Site Reliability Engineer for the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) teams. As part of our mission to make humanity multiplanetary, we are developing fully reusable launch systems capable of launching Starship multiple times daily while expanding the Starlink constellation. Your role will be crucial in operating and scaling custom-built, mission-critical products that empower our GNC teams.The GNC teams at SpaceX focus on vehicle design, trajectory optimization, high-fidelity simulation, and software algorithm development, supporting both launch operations and on-orbit activities across various vehicle programs. In this position, you will collaborate closely with these teams to enhance and maintain a suite of essential GNC tools and infrastructure, ensuring they scale reliably for a multiplanetary future. This includes managing on-prem services, conducting large-scale Monte Carlo simulations on our high-performance computing (HPC) cluster, establishing automated data analysis pipelines, and overseeing continuous integration systems for rocket and simulation software.The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability, possess a diverse skill set in product operations and software development, and thrive in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars, and we're actively developing the technologies to make this vision a reality with the ultimate aim of facilitating human life on Mars.TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERAs a Telecommunications Engineer at SpaceX, you will navigate a dynamic environment focused on designing and maintaining essential infrastructure. The IT network infrastructure team is responsible for crafting, deploying, and sustaining the cabling systems that underpin all telecommunications for our production facilities, launch infrastructure, and spacecraft support systems. This encompasses layer 1 fiber and copper data cabling, operational voice systems (both wired and wireless), video communications, ground vehicle/payload RF systems, ground stations, telemetry, optical tracking systems, marine communications, readiness testing, and various systems crucial for real-time communications and operations for Falcon, Dragon, Starship, recovery vessels, and other missions. You will also oversee the design and installation of new cabling infrastructure and processes, ensuring world-class connectivity that supports our mission of life beyond Earth.

Join CHAOS Industries, a pioneer in modern defense technologies, as we revolutionize our multi-product portfolio designed to achieve domain dominance. Our innovative solutions powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) empower warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging threats.Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has successfully secured $1 billion in funding from top-tier investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. Our headquarters is located in Los Angeles, complemented by offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. Discover more about us at www.chaosinc.com.Role Overview:We are on the lookout for an exceptionally skilled and driven DevSecOps/Platform Engineer to enhance our R&D and product engineering, focusing on next-generation Command and Control (C2) and radar products. This collaborative role will enable you to engage with diverse capabilities within our offerings and broaden your expertise across various product families.

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is far more exhilarating than one where we do not. Our mission is to develop the technologies that will make interplanetary travel a reality, ultimately enabling human life on Mars.MECHANICAL ENGINEER - COMPONENTS BUILD ENGINEER FOR STARSHIPThe Starship Components Manufacturing team is responsible for the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and delivery of vital flow control devices and mechanisms that empower the capabilities of Starship and Super Heavy. We engineer and manufacture critical components such as valves, regulators, and actuators designed for maximum reliability in extreme conditions, with temperatures ranging from +900°F to -400°F and pressures exceeding 10,000 psig. As a mechanical engineer at SpaceX, you will leverage your expertise, experience, and innovative spirit to create cutting-edge solutions in aerospace technology. You will introduce groundbreaking products to our manufacturing processes, optimize factory layouts, implement rigorous testing protocols, conduct detailed root cause analyses, and drive the achievement of unprecedented component build rates at SpaceX.

Join SpaceX as an Operations Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our operational processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions that drive productivity. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining our cutting-edge position in the aerospace industry.

As a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Facilities at SpaceX, you will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and improving our facility systems. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our operations as we strive to reach ambitious goals in aerospace innovation.

Role overview Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is hiring a Senior Kubernetes Engineer in Hawthorne, CA. This position focuses on designing, building, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters that support essential applications and services for the company’s missions. What you will do Design and implement Kubernetes clusters to support critical workloads Manage and optimize Kubernetes environments for reliability and scalability Work closely with teams to ensure systems meet demanding requirements as the company advances space exploration

Join SpaceX as a Commissioning Engineer in our Facilities team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our facilities are operational and efficient. You will be responsible for testing and validating the various systems within our facilities, guaranteeing they meet our rigorous standards. Your expertise will help us achieve our mission of making life multi-planetary.

Join Vast, a pioneering company dedicated to advancing human presence in space. As a Mechanical Engineer II, you'll be instrumental in designing the E-2 engine, a cutting-edge propulsion system for small launchers. Collaborate with an innovative team to create high-performance components, optimize manufacturing processes, and support engine assembly and testing. This full-time position in Hawthorne, California, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of space exploration.

CHAOS Industries is at the forefront of revolutionizing modern defense through innovative systems designed for the complexities of today's world. Our products, which leverage Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), are crafted by a talented team of U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators. We empower warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to respond swiftly, adapt to changing conditions, and remain ahead of evolving threats. In an era where technological advancements and threats evolve rapidly, CHAOS Industries provides cutting-edge sensing and detection solutions that deliver a crucial advantage: time.Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has successfully raised $1B in funding from prominent investors such as 8VC, Accel, and NEA. Our headquarters is located in Los Angeles, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle, and London. To learn more about us, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Join Vast as a Senior Propulsion Engineer where you will leverage your expertise to drive innovative propulsion systems. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and optimize propulsion technologies that are vital to our mission of advancing space exploration.

At CHAOS Industries, we are at the forefront of modern defense technology, crafting sophisticated systems tailored to meet the dynamic challenges of today. Our team comprises elite U.S. military veterans and visionary Silicon Valley innovators, dedicated to developing products that leverage Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™). These technologies enable warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to respond swiftly, adapt seamlessly, and maintain a strategic advantage against evolving threats. In an era of rapid technological advancement, CHAOS Industries delivers cutting-edge sensing and detection solutions that prioritize the critical advantage of time.Role Overview:CHAOS Industries is on the lookout for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to bring exceptional mechanical expertise to the integration of ruggedized electronics, effectors, and mission-critical hardware within ground and sea-mobile platforms for aerospace and defense applications. This pivotal role involves leading the design process for mechanical integration of military electronics and effector systems with essential platform structures and mechanisms. Challenges may encompass everything from compact electronic enclosures to larger structural assemblies, tailored to specific platform and mission requirements.You will engage throughout the entire product lifecycle, guiding projects from early concept development and architecture to detailed design, analysis, prototyping, qualification testing, production, and ongoing support of fielded systems.The ideal candidate possesses extensive hands-on mechanical CAD and system integration experience, strong prototyping abilities, a comprehensive understanding of ruggedized hardware design, and a proven track record of working independently while leading cross-disciplinary engineering initiatives.This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Hawthorne, CA.

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is far more thrilling than one where we remain confined to Earth. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will make this vision a reality, ultimately aiming to enable human life on Mars.MANAGER, ASIC DESIGN ENGINEERING (STARSHIELD)Starshield utilizes SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capabilities to enhance national security efforts. While Starlink serves consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is tailored for government applications, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.The Manager of ASIC Design Engineering will oversee a dynamic team responsible for developing ASICs and FPGAs for advanced satellite systems that transmit unprecedented data volumes at remarkable speeds to the service members safeguarding our nation and allies. This role encompasses leading a talented group of engineers from initial design through to on-orbit operations, ensuring the design, manufacture, testing, and operation of chips that enhance national security.

SpaceX seeks a Senior RF Engineer to join the Starshield program in Hawthorne, CA. This role centers on developing advanced radio frequency technologies to enhance communication systems that play a part in national security projects. Role overview The Senior RF Engineer will lead efforts to design and refine RF systems within the Starshield initiative. Collaboration with other engineers is a key part of the job, as is providing technical insight for projects tied to national security. What you will do Lead projects focused on designing and improving RF systems for Starshield Work alongside a team of engineers to push communication capabilities forward Offer technical expertise on efforts that support national security

SpaceX is seeking a Materials Engineer with a focus on metals to support the Starship program in Hawthorne, CA. This position centers on advancing and refining metallic materials that play a key part in building and improving spacecraft. Role overview The Materials Engineer will work closely with teams from various disciplines to evaluate and select metals used in Starship manufacturing. Day-to-day tasks include studying material properties, running experiments, and contributing to decisions that impact spacecraft performance and safety. What you will do Develop and optimize metallic materials for Starship components Analyze the properties and behavior of metals in demanding environments Collaborate with engineers and specialists across multiple fields Conduct experiments to validate material choices and processes Ensure all materials meet safety and performance standards

Oligo is pioneering a manufacturing-in-the-loop foundation model designed to revolutionize spacecraft design and production on a global scale. We empower our clients to concentrate on their technology and mission goals while we expertly manage all aspects from design and manufacturing to launch and operational execution. Our talented team, comprised of ex-MIT, Harvard, and NASA JPL experts, leverages state-of-the-art AI-driven generative design and automated manufacturing techniques to deliver the most sophisticated payload-specific spacecraft in mere weeks instead of months.Supported by an exceptional board of advisors and backed by prominent investors like Lux Capital, we are constantly seeking out innovative builders, quick learners, and driven engineers. If your interests lie in spacecraft systems, avionics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced manufacturing, you will collaborate across various disciplines on real missions that launch, operate in orbit, and scale globally.At Oligo, we merge top-tier AI/ML talents with leading satellite engineers under a single roof to redefine the construction of space systems from the ground up. Experience a workplace free of bureaucracy and traditional constraints.If you believe you are the right fit, we are eager to meet you!As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role as a primary builder of our flight hardware—transforming raw materials into precision components destined for space. You will operate CNC equipment, manual machines, and fabrication tools to produce spacecraft components with stringent tolerances and unmatched reliability. Close collaboration with mechanical engineers, avionics teams, and integration technicians will be essential to ensure hardware transitions smoothly from design to reality.This position is ideal for individuals passionate about machining, who can work swiftly without compromising precision, and who thrive in environments where craftsmanship directly contributes to mission success.

CHAOS Industries is at the forefront of modern defense technology, offering an innovative multi-product portfolio designed to deliver domain dominance. Our cutting-edge products utilize Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), enabling warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to respond swiftly, adapt seamlessly, and maintain superiority against evolving threats. Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has secured $1 billion in funding from top-tier investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. With our headquarters in Los Angeles and offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London, we are positioned to lead the industry. For more details, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Join SpaceX as a Lead MEP Construction Engineer, where your expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems will drive the successful execution of our ambitious projects. In this critical role, you will oversee the installation and commissioning of MEP systems, ensuring they meet our high standards of safety and performance.