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Chief Engineer, Space Missions

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Engineer, Space Missions located at ...

Location

United States , Littleton

Salary:

222000.00 - 280000.00 USD / Year

Redwire Space

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
20+ years of experience in spacecraft or complex aerospace system development
Demonstrated experience serving as a Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, or equivalent senior technical authority
Deep understanding of full spacecraft system architecture including mission design, avionics, power, GNC, software, structures, thermal, and integration & test
Proven ability to solve complex, cross-disciplinary technical problems and adjudicate difficult engineering tradeoffs
Experience leading technical execution through SRR, PDR, CDR, qualification, launch readiness, and on-orbit operations
US Citizenship required - Eligible for a U.S. security clearance

Job Responsibility

Serve as the senior technical authority across the Space Missions portfolio, ensuring technical integrity, rigor, and mission assurance
Allocate time across programs to address the most complex, high-risk technical challenges, providing hands-on technical leadership and independent technical judgment
Drive systems thinking throughout the full spacecraft lifecycle, ensuring cohesive architecture, requirements flow down, interfaces, and verification closure
Lead and participate in independent technical reviews, gate reviews, readiness assessments, anomaly and failure resolution efforts, and design decisions, bringing cross-program insight and historical context
Establish and uphold engineering principles, standards, and best practices across spacecraft, products, and disciplines
Mentor and coach technical leaders and Responsible Engineers
Provide technical oversight during proposal development, architecture definition, and early mission concept studies
Act as a trusted technical interface to customers, partners, and internal executives

Fulltime

Principal Flight Test Engineer

Mach Industries is seeking a Principal Flight Test Engineer to serve as a senior...

Location

United States , Huntington Beach

Salary:

160000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Mach Industries

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline (Master’s preferred)
10–15+ years of aerospace experience, with significant responsibility in flight test engineering roles
Demonstrated experience developing and testing autonomous or highly augmented aircraft systems across multiple vehicle classes
Experience writing and executing flight and ground test plans at the component, subassembly, and system levels
Proven ability to design and execute flying qualities evaluations, including development of novel techniques where standards are insufficient
Experience operating on DoD or restricted test ranges
Demonstrated mentorship and technical leadership of early-career engineers

Job Responsibility

Serve as Principal Technical Authority for flight and ground test engineering across autonomous aircraft programs
Mentor and technically guide junior flight test engineers
Establish internal best practices, templates, and training material for flight test engineering at Mach
Own and execute test strategies for autonomous and semi-autonomous aircraft, spanning multiple vehicle classes and propulsion types
Lead autonomy mode progression, incremental enablement, and regression testing across vehicle types
Partner with GNC and Autonomy teams to define measurable performance metrics, safety monitors, and success criteria
Lead flying qualities and handling qualities evaluations appropriate to the vehicle class and mission
Design test methods to evaluate new and existing mission CONOPs
Lead Flight Readiness Reviews (FRR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and Post-Test Data reviews and squawks
Act as test conductor during flight operations

What we offer

Offers Equity
healthcare
dental and vision plans
retirement savings
paid time off
continuing education, training, and career growth funds

Fulltime

Senior AOCS Engineer

Senior AOCS Engineer – Turin Full-Time, Permanent NewSpace Technical is proud to...

Location

Italy , Metropolitan City of Turin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, or similar
~5+ years' experience in a comparable role within the space sector
Strong team player with a proactive, hands-on mindset
Comfortable working in fast-paced, international environments
Excellent communication skills in English
Deep knowledge of spacecraft sensors, actuators, and propulsion systems (chemical, cold gas, electric)
Strong understanding of pointing performance metrics (APE, RPE, AKE)
Solid grasp of spacecraft architecture, mission phases, and orbital/attitude dynamics
Experience developing AOCS simulations and performance analyses
Familiarity with momentum management strategies

Job Responsibility

Technical leadership of the AOCS suite (ADCS & Propulsion) from early mission phases through to in-orbit operations
Performing engineering analyses, modelling, and simulation to assess GNC/AOCS performance
Leading trade-offs, sizing, and architecture definition of AOCS subsystems
Defining and driving spacecraft GNC architecture in line with mission requirements
Managing key system budgets (delta-V, momentum, pointing performance)
Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary project teams
Coordinating and reviewing external partners' technical contributions
Supporting system engineering plans, design documentation, and verification strategies
Producing technical documentation for internal and external reviews
Supporting AIT/AIV and qualification activities, with a focus on AOCS

Fulltime

Mission Analysis Engineer

Creotech Instruments is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Polish space...

Location

Poland , Warszawa

Salary:

Not provided

Creotech Instruments S.A.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Academic or hands-on experience in following areas: Orbital mechanics
Astrodynamics
Proficiency with following languages and technologies: Matlab
Python
Git
At least 2 years’ experience in space industry
Fluent in English speaking and writing
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with strong problem-solving and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Develop internal tools and perform Mission Analysis like spacecraft lifetime analysis, coverage and revisit time analysis for LEO observational satellites and others
Collaborate with systems engineers in system level analysis like power, link and thermal budgets, orbital scenarios definition, mission performance analyses
Collaborate with GNC (Guidance, Navigation and Control) engineers in orbital manoeuvres planning and definition, delta-V analysis, propulsion strategies analysis and AOCS (Attitude and Orbit Control System) architecture definition
Create technical reports of performed analysis for internal and external clients
Create and maintain internal knowledge database related to Mission Analysis

What we offer

The opportunity to work on key strategic Polish programs — Mikroglob and Camila — which will shape Poland’s space capabilities for years to come
Involvement in major, complex ESA (European Space Agency) scientific missions, such as the Plasma Observatory and upcoming lunar exploration initiatives
Close collaboration with a highly skilled and experienced team of passionate space engineers from various disciplines, including systems engineering, flight dynamics, mechanical design, thermal analysis, and more
Continuous challenges and learning opportunities that will rapidly expand your expertise and professional qualifications
Praca w przyjaznym, zgranym zespole
Stabilne zatrudnienie w nowoczesnej firmie o ugruntowanej pozycji na rynku
Atrakcyjne wynagrodzenie oraz pakiet benefitów (np. prywatna opieka medyczna, karta sportowa)
Możliwość rozwoju zawodowego i udziału w innowacyjnych projektach

Fulltime

Grant Writer

At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on ...

Location

United Kingdom , Reading (London)

Salary:

Not provided

NewOrbit Space

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

≥3 years of hands-on grant/proposal writing with successful awards in deep-tech or aerospace (agency, prime, or startup environment)
Demonstrated wins with programmes such as ESA (GSTP/ARTES/Discovery), UKSA/Innovate UK, Horizon Europe/EIC, or analogous national/EU schemes
Exceptional writing and editing skills: clear structure, evaluator-focused narratives, and strong evidence use (data, TRLs, milestones, KPIs)
Proficiency building compliant budgets and work-breakdown structures
comfortable with Excel and portal-based submissions
Ability to digest complex technical content (propulsion, power, GNC, materials, testing) and collaborate closely with engineers and scientists
Strong project management: owns timelines, unblocks contributors, and delivers error-free submissions under tight deadlines
Familiarity with IP, publication, export control, and security considerations (works with Legal when needed)
Skilled stakeholder manager with partners, universities, primes, and funders
confident in interviews and clarification rounds

Job Responsibility

Proactively identify and qualify funding opportunities across agencies and programmes (e.g., ESA, UKSA/Innovate UK, Horizon Europe, EIC, national space funds, and relevant foundations/corporates)
Lead bid strategy and timelines
run internal kick-offs, define win themes, and manage the proposal calendar and compliance checklist
Author high-impact proposals, including technical narratives, workplans, TRLs, impact and exploitation plans, risk registers, IP/knowledge-management summaries, ethics, and EDI statements
Build credible budgets, justifications, and resource plans in partnership with Business and Engineering teams
ensure cost realism and eligibility
Coordinate inputs (CVs, letters of support, partner commitments, data rights) and maintain a library of reusable boilerplate and evidence
Translate engineering material (models, test data, architectures) into accessible prose, figures, and Gantt/RACI artefacts tailored to evaluator criteria
Manage multi-party bids and consortia (universities, primes, SMEs)
draft and align on roles, WPs, deliverables, and collaboration agreements

What we offer

Equity and Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage, annual healthcare check-ups etc
Hybrid Work - A hybrid setup with one dedicated remote day per week
We provide a relocation package and sponsor your visa if you’re joining us from abroad

Fulltime

Launch Systems Engineer

In this role, you will apply strong interdisciplinary knowledge across all major...

Location

Germany , Ottobrunn

Salary:

Not provided

Isar Aerospace

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in aerospace or related fields
Strong understanding of complex engineering systems and launch vehicle architecture
Interdisciplinary knowledge of propulsion, structures, fluid systems, GNC, avionics, and ground systems
Expertise in at least one discipline: propulsion, structures, fluid systems, GNC, avionics, or ground systems
Familiarity with requirements management and verification processes
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment
Experience in Python
Fluent in English

Job Responsibility

Support the Spectrum Product Office and Chief Engineer in architectural design activities for current and future launch vehicle versions
Define, break down, and maintain system and subsystem requirements, ensuring proper implementation and status tracking
Define test objectives and develop test campaigns to verify compliance with requirements
Track verification progress and maintain alignment with program milestones
Monitor roadmap execution and identify development status across subsystems
Maintain and update the Product Breakdown Structure for the launch system
Ensure technical interfaces between subsystems and departments are well-defined and aligned
Track and manage the technical budgets (mass, performance, and other key parameters) to ensure compliance with mission requirements
Contribute to requirement and verification tracking processes, including reporting and documentation

What we offer

Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
30 days of vacation
Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children

Internship UAV Controls Engineer

You will work in our team of experienced 3D vision engineers, 3D computer graphi...

Location

Netherlands , Delft

Salary:

1000.00 EUR / Month

Fiducial

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Foundational understanding of flight dynamics, control theory, and real-time systems
Hands-on experience (academic, hobby, or project-based) designing control loops for UAVs or similar dynamic systems
Familiarity with flight control stacks such as PX4, Ardupilot, or other open-source autopilots
Strong programming skills in C++ or Python
Awareness of state estimation and filtering concepts (e.g., sensor fusion, complementary filters, or EKF basics)
Comfort working with UAV simulators or an eagerness to learn SITL/HIL testing workflows
Curiosity and motivation to learn quickly, explore new areas, and seek guidance when needed
A hands-on attitude, persistence, and enthusiasm for building and improving real flying systems
Full-time availability (40 hours)

Job Responsibility

Contributing to the development and tuning of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for autonomous flight, including takeoff, landing, and waypoint following
Assisting in integrating control and navigation modules with perception and state estimation systems
Using simulation environments (SITL/HIL) to test and validate flight control behavior before hardware deployment
Reviewing and interpreting flight logs and telemetry to help assess control performance and identify issues
Working closely with hardware and flight test teams to configure and calibrate UAV platforms
Supporting flight test campaigns through setup, monitoring, and post-flight data analysis
Helping improve internal tools for simulation, control diagnostics, and flight visualization
Learning from and collaborating with senior engineers to iterate between simulation and real-world testing and continuously improve flight performance

What we offer

10 vacation days during internship period
(Really) flexible working hours and option to work from home 2 days per week
Have a direct and significant influence on highly innovative products
The opportunity to iterate quickly with tight feedback loops, close to the product
Responsibility over the things you implement, you are the expert on what you build

Fulltime

Technical Program Manager, Hardware

As a Technical Program Manager for Hardware NPI you’ll drive execution across cr...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

159800.00 - 235000.00 USD / Year

DoorDash

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of experience in hardware program management, with a track record of delivering complex electromechanical or robotics systems into production
Deep understanding of hardware product development processes, including PLM, PDP, and NPI methodologies
Hands-on experience working with contract manufacturers, from early development builds through to high-volume production
Familiarity with a range of manufacturing processes including PCBA (SMT), injection molding, die casting, and complex system integration
Excellent technical fluency, capable of facilitating trade-offs and understanding implications across ME, EE, firmware, and controls domains
Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple workstreams, dependencies, and cross-functional stakeholders
Exceptional communication and reporting skills
able to deliver clarity and alignment in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
A Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

Job Responsibility

Own and drive complex hardware and autonomy programs from concept to production, with cross-functional scope across mechanical, electrical, GNC, and firmware systems
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, managing build plans, integration milestones, and transfer to contract manufacturing
Serve as the central node for coordinating design, manufacturing, validation, and supplier execution across multiple internal and external teams
Define and track program timelines, critical paths, and risk mitigation strategies across all technical disciplines
Partner with engineering leads to ensure technical decisions align with schedule and manufacturing constraints
Communicate program status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders at both engineering and executive levels
Help build robust manufacturing plans, including DFM/DFA alignment, pilot builds, and supply chain readiness

What we offer

401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
wellness benefits
commuter benefits match
paid time off
paid sick leave
medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
disability and basic life insurance
family-forming assistance

Fulltime

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