Staff Electrical Design Engineer, EPC

The Staff Electrical Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end electrical design of industrial, offices, and lab facilities across multiple locations. The role holds full ownership of electrical deliverables — from concept through construction — across a diverse range of project types including hazardous occupancy, recycling facilities, office and labs, warehouse environments, and 34.5 kV/24.9 kV site infrastructure. The engineer is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, serving as Electrical Engineer of Record on assigned projects while coordinating across multiple disciplines to deliver code-compliant, construction-ready packages on schedule and within budget. This position requires a licensed Professional Engineer who is not only highly skilled at performing complex engineering calculations but also motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of communicating effectively at all levels — from field teams to executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design and own a wide range of electrical systems — including medium voltage (up to 34.5 kV) feeds, low voltage power distribution, lighting, raceway, grounding, and communications. 
• Serve as Electrical Engineer of Record and responsible for producing permit and construction drawings. 
• Perform power system studies including short-circuit analysis, arc flash calculations, and protective device coordination using SKM or ETAP to ensure safe and code-compliant designs. 
• Perform cable ampacity calculations using AmpCalc or similar software to optimize cable size instead of using prescriptive tables from National Electrical Code (NEC). 
• Lead multi-discipline coordination with architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, fire & life safety, and other design teams to produce complete Issue for Construction (IFC) packages. 
• Review conceptual designs from manufacturing engineers and stakeholders to identify technical and financial risks. Prepare electrical specifications and conduct technical bid evaluations for designs produced by external design consultants. 
• Lead code analysis for NEC, IECC, and applicable NFPA standards across all project deliverables, and ensure designs meet all regulatory and compliance requirements. 
• Provide construction administration support including RFI responses, submittal reviews, change order management, and on-site inspections. Serve as the technical point of contact during construction and commissioning. 
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and project schedules, perform QA/QC reviews of electrical designs, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to internal design standards and best practices. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date. 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy commercial and industrial sectors, with evidence of exceptional ability. 
• Subject matter expertise in National Electrical Code (NEC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC),  and relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards with demonstrated ability to lead code analysis and apply requirements across complex, multi-discipline projects. 
• Advanced proficiency in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and SKM or ETAP for design production, clash detection, document review, and power system studies. 
• Advanced proficiency in AmpCalc or similar for cable ampacity calculations. Ability to perform photometric studies using lighting design software such as Visual or AGI and make decisions on optimal lighting levels for projects. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to independently manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver high-quality engineering documents on schedule. 
• Ability to travel to project sites for construction administration, commissioning support, and field issue resolution, with flexibility to adjust availability based on project phase demands. 
• Excellent communication skills — verbal, written, and through drawings/sketches — with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and interface confidently at an executive level. 

Field Quality Engineer, Energy Storage

Redwood Materials is currently searching for a Field Quality Engineer to join as an early member of a new engineering team working on our Battery Energy Storage System product line. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of deployed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets by identifying, investigating, and preventing field issues. This role works closely with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams that perform routine monitoring and maintenance, and with Service Engineering, which owns advanced technical escalation. 

The Field Quality Engineer serves as the frontline quality owner in the field, focusing on identifying systemic quality issues, conducting structured investigations, and driving corrective and preventive actions. This role plays a critical part in reducing repeat failures, improving fleet reliability, and feeding real world learnings back into engineering, suppliers, and operational processes. You’re a doer, excited about getting your hands dirty and working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, and want to shape a new department at Redwood.

Responsibilities will include:

Service Engineer, Energy Storage

Position Summary:

Redwood Materials is currently searching for a Service Engineer to join as an early member of a new engineering team working on our Battery Energy Storage System product line.  You will be responsible for resolving complex technical issues across deployed Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role supports an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) organization that performs routine monitoring, preventive maintenance, and first-line troubleshooting. Service Engineering serves as the technical escalation path for O&M, owning deep diagnostics, system-level failure analysis, and engineering-driven corrective actions. 

The Service Engineer ensures safe, reliable, and high-performing asset operation by bridging field operations and engineering, translating operational issues into engineering solutions, and feeding field learnings back into product and system design. This role has the potential of growing into leadership as the team grows.  

The ideal candidate is highly self-driven, adaptable to a startup environment, and eager to take on both technical and leadership challenges. You’re a leader and a doer, excited about working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, and want to shape the electrical engineering function within a new department at Redwood.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary technical escalation point for the O&M organization for issues beyond standard operating procedures
• Define clear handoff criteria, escalation thresholds, and response expectations between O&M and Service Engineering
• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of Service Engineers providing tier-2 and tier-3 technical support
• Own investigation and resolution of complex electrical, controls, software, thermal, and system-integration issues
• Translate field and O&M feedback into actionable requirements for Product, Systems, and R&D Engineering teams
• Drive improvements in system serviceability, reliability, and maintainability through design and process changes
• Own advanced service documentation including troubleshooting guides, decision trees, and service bulletins
• Develop technical training materials and support O&M team upskilling on new systems, upgrades, and known issues

Desired Qualifications:  

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards 

Working Conditions:  

• Environment, such as office or outdoors
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
• Occasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
• Travel requirements, up to 40%

• Own and drive mechanical systems and platform development, overseeing the process from initial concept to low rate production.
• Lead technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions, and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems.
• Work in close partnership with other disciplines to ensure the electrical, software, and mechanical systems collectively form a reliable, flexible, cost-effective system.
• Spearhead design reviews, conduct analysis, visit vendors, prototype and implement hardware test plans.
• Actively contribute to the enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards.
• Cultivate a vibrant, positive, dedicated, high-energy, educational, and enjoyable community environment.
• Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimizing for development speed, mass, manufacturability, and cost
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed

• Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a professional technical engineering position (non-internship)
• Proven CAD skills (Any platform, but NX preferred) and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings that comply with common industry standards.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms
• MATLAB/SIMULINK/SIMSCAPE experience
• Manufacturing knowledge & experience with machine shops (sheet metal, CNC, etc.)
• Rapid prototyping background (structures/electronics/software) & 3D printing knowledge
• Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering)
• BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
• Ability to travel 25% with potential surges above 25%
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.)
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T
• Advanced designing skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, PCBA integration
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware
• Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
• Understanding of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810G
• Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical design concepts
• Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Anduril’s Missiles Manufacturing team is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to lead the manufacturing process development for our products. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and complex vehicles. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a manufacturing engineering team to drive process improvements, ensure the highest quality of production, and support the development and implementation of new products. The diverse responsibilities of this role will require you to leverage your technical expertise as well as leadership skills to set objectives, build cross-functional teams, and drive rapid project execution. You will play a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiencies on existing technologies while developing new products and scaling to full scale production. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Execute the manufacturing of a certain product or set of products, from initial prototyping through large full-scale production.
• Lead a team responsible for delivering on-time completion of development and production units within a product group.
• Work with design engineers during the development process to drive design for manufacturing best practices into the design effort, and help facilitate the transition from design to prototype to rate production.
• Act as a manufacturing lead for mechanical fabrication and avionics with subject matter expertise in these areas and key experience in design for manufacturability.
• Own documentation required for successfully manufacturing product group hardware at scale, such as MBOM’s, work instructions & requirements, etc.
• Uphold and advise on quality management and business application programs as they pertain to manufacturing within your area.
• Facilitate make versus buy decisions, and coordinate with internal supply chain teams to manage vendors to ensure quality deliveries on time.
• Collaborate with internal customers and manufacturing planning teams to define capacity planning actions to meet customer needs and expectations.
• Analyze metrics for continuous improvement initiatives (cost reduction, QI reduction & capacity increase).
• Instill a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering product team.
• Develop production and test methodologies and implement best practices to enable scaling production capabilities for larger, more complex products.
• Travel to suppliers and partner sites to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement process procedures as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
• 8+ years in manufacturing or similar prototyping position.
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples.
• An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver hardware in a resource-constrained environment.
• Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building or transforming successful production operation organizations and leading large-scale change management initiatives that influence culture, define tools & processes and improve competencies.
• Harness & PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes.
• Experience leading and managing teams on fast-paced, complex projects.
• Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems.
• Software scripting experience in any language.
• Current active U.S. Secret security clearance

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Anduril’s Missiles Manufacturing team is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development of manufacturing processes for our advanced defense products. This team is responsible for rapidly iterating and producing cutting-edge hardware, including static equipment, ground systems, and complex vehicles.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the manufacturing design for Anduril’s Missile division. Your core responsibilities include ensuring the highest production quality and supporting the development and implementation of new products for several program designs. The role encompasses the entire manufacturing value chain, including Design for Manufacturability, tool design and selection, process creation and optimization, vendor sourcing and collaboration, quality planning, and documentation for hardware production.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Execute the manufacturing of a certain product or set of products, from initial prototyping through large full-scale production.
• Work with design engineers during the development process to drive design for manufacturing best practices into the design effort, and help facilitate the transition from design to prototype to rate production.
• Act as a manufacturing liason for mechanical fabrication and avionics with subject matter expertise in these areas and key experience in design for manufacturability.
• Own documentation required for successfully manufacturing product group hardware at scale, such as MBOM’s, work instructions & requirements, etc.
• Advise on quality management and business application programs as they pertain to manufacturing within your area.
• Collaborate with internal customers and manufacturing planning teams to define capacity planning actions to meet customer needs and expectations.
• Analyze metrics for continuous improvement initiatives (cost reduction, QI reduction & capacity increase).
• Instill a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering product team.
• Develop production and test methodologies and implement best practices to enable scaling production capabilities for larger, more complex products.
• Travel to suppliers and partner sites to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement process procedures as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or similar prototyping position.
• An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver hardware in a resource-constrained environment.
• Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building or transforming successful production operation organizations and leading large-scale change management initiatives that influence culture, define tools & processes and improve competencies.
• Harness & PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes.
• Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems.
• Current active U.S. Secret security clearance

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Drones team is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer who is early in their career and wants to join our rapidly growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between cutting-edge design and efficient, high-volume production for our advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) like Bolt, Ghost, Anvil, and future autonomous platforms.

As our team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about drone technology and high-rate production. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide daily sustaining support to ensure each product line performs as intended, including real-time problem-solving related to mechanical fitment issues, electrical and harnessing issues, as well as software and firmware issues.
• Work with design engineers during the development process to drive design for manufacturing best practices into the design effort, and help facilitate the transition from design to prototype to rate production.
• Work hand in hand with the broader production team to solve complex issues to ensure customer demand is met.
• Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
• Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts
• Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.
• Analyze metrics for continuous improvement initiatives (cost reduction, QI reduction & capacity increase).
• Instill a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering product team.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in a technical field such as engineering or manufacturing
• 1+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
• Demonstrated ability to deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
• Experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.)
• A genuine interest in manufacturing, thirst for learning, and high degree of ownership
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building successful production operations from scratch, often working with very little definition
• Harness & PCBA fabrication experience or proven competency in mechanical system design and analysis
• Ownership of a complex bill of materials for an electromechanical product
• Interesting work on personal or extracurricular project is a plus.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team in Costa Mesa, California. You will work closely with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments as part of a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for designing and supporting the integration of various subsystems, supporting testing efforts, and ensuring overall system performance meets the required specifications and standards. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of autonomous flight systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Full cycle PCB design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug and system integration
• Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and software boundaries, with solid skills using both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and basic software debugging tools
• Development of payloads and subsystems (sensors, payload interfaces, power management, and networking)
• Develop system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses that connect electronic equipment within a subsystem
• Work closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products
• Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments and customer operated hardware
• Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews
• Design and support the integration & testing of an rotorcraft system through TRLs 3-8.
• Conduct vehicle platform system design & analysis as required by your supported program or effort
• Conduct design reviews, perform requirements analysis, and plan system verification to ensure compliance with project goals and industry standards
• Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of product design, integration, and test effort

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs
• Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits.
• Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, current-probes, and automation of tests.
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc.
• Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies.
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as git, Github, JIRA, etc
• Comfortable with a variety of electronic CAD tools (Altium preferred, Eagle and others acceptable)
• Experience in design for signal integrity / power integrity
• Experience with battery systems and ability to support alternate battery systems design
• Experience with high reliability systems
• Experience with radio frequency-based systems
• Experience with rapid payload/sensor integration
• Experience in designing and integrating high power electronics
• Experience in fieldable system design
• Comfortable in conducting worst case circuit or uncertainty analysis
• High-ownership and a bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Ability to travel 25% with potential surges above 25%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing electrical and power systems for autonomous rotorcraft.
• Experience with battery systems both primary and secondary chemistries.
• Experience with High Voltage Power Electronics.
• Experience with inverters and high power electric motors.
• Understanding of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810G
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware
• Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
• Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical design concepts
• Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc.

As a Quality Supervisor, you will be instrumental in supporting the Quality Inspection Manager by leading and developing a team of quality control inspectors whose performance meets and exceeds the execution requirements. Your focus will be on the tactical execution of inspection processes, including receiving and in-process inspections, to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and reliable products. This role requires a strong understanding of quality control standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), calibrated measurement equipment, data systems utilization, and advanced product quality planning (APQP). If you are passionate about building robust quality processes, developing talent, and driving accountability for results, this position is for you. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and mentor a team of quality inspectors, ensuring the consistent delivery of quality performance for various product lines.
• Train team members on work instructions, procedures, and hands-on inspection techniques, maintaining accurate training records.
• Develop and maintain quality control standards, ensuring their consistent application through effective staff training.
• Author and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to inspection and quality control processes.
• Drive through ambiguities and uncertainties in inspection methods, inspection order execution, and planning to provide inspectors with tactical guidance and direction for execution.
• Collect and statistically analyze data to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage and align resources to support various inspection operations, including Incoming/Receiving Material Inspection, In-process inspection, End-of-line Inspection, material containment/ad-hoc inspections.
• Continuously monitor processes to identify opportunities for enhancement and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with cross functional leaders and departments to ensure timely product delivery while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure all inspection areas adhere to established processes, best practices, and utilize appropriate work instructions, procedures, and tools.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to contribute to Quality roadmap initiatives.
• Provide readiness for internal auditing and compliance reviews.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of progressive Quality and/or Regulatory experience within the Aerospace, Defense, or Automotive industries.
• 3+ years of experience in a Management or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems & AS9100 requirements.
• Prior exposure to the manufacture of electronic components for Aerospace applications.
• Strong attention to detail, observation, organizational, and leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Quality Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities in a production environment.
• U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical degree in a related quality/mechanical/aerospace engineering field.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, or equivalent. IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 Certification.
• Knowledge of 6 Sigma, TQM, TPS, Lean, and Low Rate Production methodologies.
• Experience with inspection of Electrical and Electronic Components (Power Supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses).
• Experience with data systems, QMS software, automated data collection tools, and generating reports, data visualization, and data queries.
• Experience in drafting and revising standard operating procedures and quality troubleshooting guides for inspection and quality control processes.
• Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD).
• Experience with auditing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with validation and testing sub-assemblies and components.
• Experience with selecting, buying, qualifying, and implementing inspection equipment.
• Experience working with suppliers along with Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineering teams.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work with minimal oversight and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and inspection data management software.

TRAVEL

• 50% travel required to local manufacturing sites and HQ in Orange County
• 5% travel to other Anduril sites out of state.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Work in clean room environments
• Use of precision optical tools and equipment
• Visual acuity and color discrimination required for inspection
• Adherence to laser safety and contamination control protocols

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, EPC 

Redwood Materials is hiring for a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering, Procurement, and Construction team. This role is at the center of our activities focused on creating a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into battery materials for new lithium-ion battery production. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Serve as Mechanical Engineer of Record on projects (Hazardous occupancy, clean and dry spaces, chemical process / industrial plants), responsible for mechanical / plumbing deliverables (specifications, calculations, permit / construction documents). 
• Design ownership for a wide range of mechanical and plumbing systems including, but not limited to: industrial/non-potable water, HVAC systems (labs, offices, industrial plants), process heating / cooling systems humidifiers, dehumidifiers, abatement systems (dust collectors, scrubbers), cooling towers, fans/pumps, plumbing, etc. 
• Review conceptual designs from developing Engineers and identify technical and financial risks. 
• Responsible for designing/reviewing mechanical engineering deliverables with respect to code compliance and ensuring design maintains the highest level of quality. 
• Develop and improve project workflows and standards to ensure each design is consistently excellent. 
• Participate in on-field construction and commissioning activities by serving as the point of contact for technical questions and real-time issue resolution. 
• Multi-discipline collaboration on the development of equipment general arrangements, P&IDs, isometrics, tie-in lists and material takeoffs. 
• Travel to project site and meetings as needed. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer with NCEES record with ability to apply for NV and SC 
• 7+ years of work experience in HVAC and Plumbing/FP design. 
• Expert familiarity with ICC including International Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Codes, NFPA standards, SMACNA duct construction standards, ACGIH Ventilation Practices and ASHRAE 
• Working knowledge of designing the following equipment types: condenser fluid heat rejection systems, chillers, boilers, air handling units, air and water source heat pumps, dust collectors, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, fans, and pumps. 
• Working knowledge or experience with the following is preferred: Abatement systems (thermal oxidizers, dry and wet scrubbers), Heat Exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), Control Valves and Instrumentation, and Heat Recovery Systems. 
• Working knowledge of writing sequences of operation for HVAC and chilled water systems. 
• Ability to specify ductwork material and size for various ducted exhaust systems and pressure classes. 
• Ability to specify pipe material and size for various thermal hydronic systems. 
• Ability to create or edit construction specifications covering mechanical, process piping and plumbing systems. 
• Proficient in the use of Revit and AutoCAD. Experience sourcing and specifying mechanical equipment and executing RFP process. 
• Strong experience with engineering software packages: Pipe-Flo (or other hydraulic modeling application), Caesar II, AspenTech applications and/or Applied Flow Technology applications, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, Navisworks, Bluebeam. 

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is seeking a Senior Air Vehicle Configuration Engineer to join the Omen Team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

You will work on new aircraft development in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and optimize air vehicle configurations from concept to execution.
• Ensure design consistency and proper integration across subsystems.
• Utilize simulation and analytical tools to assess configuration performance, aerodynamics, and structural integrity.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform design decisions.
• Work with systems engineers, aerodynamicists, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of vehicle components.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to iterative improvement processes
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and innovations in air vehicle configurations..
• Propose creative solutions to enhance vehicle performance and operational capability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High-ownership and a bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to fix it
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Robotics, Physics, or related technical discipline
• 12+ years of experience in aircraft configuration or related aerospace design roles
• Strong understanding of aerospace principles, vehicle dynamics, and system integration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record leading aircraft configurations from early development through flight test and production
• Experience with aircraft conceptual design tools
• Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, or similar competitive engineering programs demonstrating hands-on vehicle integration experience

Job Description

Anduril is seeking Systems Safety Engineer to join the Omen team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

You will work on the System Safety and Airworthiness aspects of new aircraft development effort in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Bring a pragmatic and right-sized approach to Systems Safety and Airworthiness to enable Omen Capability realization at the speed of relevance
• Develop and implement a tailored Systems Safety approach aligned with MIL-STD-882E and the end-user for the Omen Capability
• Engage with customers, end-users and local regulatory authorities to Identify appropriate Airworthiness frameworks and recognized standards to develop the overall Airworthiness strategy as a foundation for design efforts
• Develop Airworthiness plans and documentation in support of regional regulatory processes and submissions
• Develop Systems Safety requirements and collaborate with Vehicle, Mission, Support and Production design teams to implement Safety Safety best practices
• Identify the need for and conduct complex safety analyses, including FHA (Functional Hazard Analysis), System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis, System of Systems Hazard Analysis, Environmental Hazard Analysis, Operating and Support Hazard Analysis, Health Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and SCFTA (Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis), Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
• Identify and document hazards and risks for the Omen project, manage hazard tracking databases, and ensure proper risk mitigation strategies are implemented
• Support System Design Reviews (SDR) and engineering governance structures such as Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Safety Review Boards (SRB) representing System Safety and Airworthiness
• Lead and triage Systems Safety outcomes from Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and mishap reports
• Drive continuous improvement in Systems Safety processes and methodologies
• Develop and own the Omen System Safety Program Plan (SSPP)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
• 10+ years industry experience as a Systems Safety Engineer aligned with Airworthiness activities
• Experience with safety-critical hardware and software systems in the Defense or Aerospace industries, specifically crewed aircraft, rotorcraft, UAS or weapon systems
• Extensive knowledge of AC 23-1309-1E, MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD 516C airworthiness, AC-17-01, and other relevant safety standards
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with civil and military Airworthiness authorities
• Proven experience working civil and military Airworthiness processes, including MIL-HDBK-516 series documents, throughout the life cycle of a developmental aircraft to achieve successful program completion
• Experience developing and managing Airworthiness plans, tracking of Airworthiness criterions, and similar activities
• Strong background in safety analysis techniques, including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA
• Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence
• Experience with crewed or uncrewed developmental autonomous aircraft (Group 3 UAS or larger)
• Understanding of high voltage and high power systems or hybrid powertrains advantageous
• Experience with guidelines, standards and processes such as ARP-4754, ARP-4761, DO-178C, DO-254, JSSSEH, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 is desirable
• Familiarity with technical software packages such as Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or Australia

Position Summary

The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of low and medium voltage power systems and acts as the primary technical interface for the equipment they are assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Create bill of material and drawing packages for manufacture for equipment of moderate complexity.
•  Independently performs design, troubleshooting and commissioning job functions as needed to support IEM equipment.
•  Support production during the equipment manufacturing phase and testing by answering any technical inquiries.
•  Work with mechanical designers to layout out and create front views/plan views of switchgear and switchboards.
•  Select components and create detailed bills of materials for our products
•  Write sequence of operation documents to define automatic system functionality.
•  Work with test and field service teams to verify system operation to the design and written sequence of operations.
•  Collaborate with other IEM teams to support equipment demonstrations in the factory, providing hands-on technical expertise and guidance to ensure successful execution of the factory witness test.
•  Perform design job functions as needed to support IEM’s products and to achieve customer goals
•  Independently support sales and the project management team in answering customer questions as it relates to the design.
•  Complete short field assignments where troubleshooting, design consultation, customer meetings, or engineering support is required (generally less than 5 days at a time and not to exceed 15% of total time)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Technology Diploma, or equivalent professional experience.
•  Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a related field.
•  Previous field service experience, knowledge and understanding is a big plus.
• Industrial automation experience is a big plus.
• · Understanding of electrical engineering principles and applications as they apply to the power industry, including codes, standards, and design practices.
• · Experienced in utilizing AutoCAD for electrical design.
• · Understanding of mechanical layout and considerations.
• · Task management and the ability to carry out a plan that moves a task to completion with a number of concurrent tasks.
• · Excellent written and oral communication skills

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $97,600 -$122,000  per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Title: Senior Test Engineer, ESS  

About the Company:  

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid.   

Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.     

Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.    

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.   

About the Job: 

We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to support our testing and functional verification efforts for our energy storage systems, from battery to power electronics. This role will work closely with design and simulation teams to understand risks, develop procedures, set up, run, and ultimately report on appropriate tests. Through risk analysis, testing, and data analysis/reporting, you will play a key role in informing the design direction of the product. This person is a self-starter who is hungry for knowledge and holds themselves and others to high standards.   

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and conduct comprehensive testing of functional, thermal, electrical (HV/LV) and mechanical systems across our energy storage product  

• Develop test strategies, plans, and procedures to understand and evaluate key risks against performance, reliability, abuse/safety, and functional requirements 

• Spearhead the design and acquisition of testing equipment and infrastructure  

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design integrity and improvements.  

• Analyze complex test data, report findings, and drive system enhancements.  

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve intricate technical issues during testing.  
• Perform root cause analysis on system failures and develop corrective and preventive actions to address identified issues. 
• Drive innovation in testing methodologies and practices.  

• Interface tightly with design, simulation and manufacturing engineering partners to inform design decisions  

• Maintain detailed records of tests, analyses, and corrective actions. Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.  

• Drive and participate in a culture of rapid prototyping and automation 

• A great team spirit and get-it-done attitude. No job is too big or too small.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.   

• 1-4+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably within the battery storage or renewable energy sectors. Includes relevant internships & student group projects. 

• Strong understanding of electromechanical engineering first principles  

• Proficiency in data processing & analysis tools 

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and act decisively.  

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.  

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

• Proactive ownership mindset with a strong sense of accountability. 

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector! 

At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are seeking a visionary and technically strong Staff Materials Engineer to lead the development and advancement of material technologies that are core to the Oura product experience. This role will focus on driving innovation and execution across metal surface treatments, PVD/CVD, platings and other novel inorganic coating materials - ensuring performance, reliability, and premium user experience across current and future hardware platforms.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage a roadmap for materials engineering across metal surface treatments, PVD/CVD, platings and emerging technologies.
• Drive R&D and materials selection efforts for current and next-generation products, balancing form factor, performance, biocompatibility, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• Establish and optimize material and bonding processes for high-volume manufacturing.
• Partner with PD, ID, and Ops teams to understand needs and integrate materials solutions early in the product development lifecycle.
• Define standardized materials testing and coupons to characterize new and existing materials within the area of expertise.
• Work with external vendors and strategic partners to evaluate new materials and coatings, qualify processes, and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Define and oversee materials validation, characterization, and reliability testing methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with Reliability and Regulatory teams to ensure material compliance and performance in real-world use conditions.
• Identify and mitigate material risks across the product lifecycle, from prototype to production and field usage.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. 
• 10+ years of experience in materials engineering of PVD/CVD and metal surface treatments
• Proven experience developing materials and processes for consumer electronics, medical devices, or wearables.
• Strong background in materials characterization, surface chemistry, and process development.
• Strong global connections and experience working with contract manufacturers and materials suppliers across Asia and globally.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with biocompatibility and regulatory requirements for skin-contact products.
• Background in sustainability-focused material development.

Benefits 

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave and parental leave

Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

• Region 1: $198,050 - $267,950

Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers!
We’ve been alerted to scammers posing as ŌURA recruiters, especially for remote roles. Please note:

• Our jobs are listed only on the ŌURA Careers page and trusted job boards.
• We will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront.
• Official offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email.

Stay cautious and protect your personal details.

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. 

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview: 

CHAOS is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer with expertise in digital circuit design and signal integrity analysis to serve as a technical authority for high-reliability digital electronics used in aerospace and military applications. This role spans the full product lifecycle, from early architecture and requirements shaping through detailed design, analysis, verification, production support, and fielded system sustainment. 

The ideal candidate is a senior digital hardware technical authority with deep high-speed board design, signal integrity, and power integrity expertise; a track record of setting design direction across programs; and the ability to guide cross-disciplinary teams through ambiguous, high-consequence hardware challenges. 

This is a full-time, on-site position in Hawthorne, CA. 

 
Responsibilities: 

• Act as a technical authority for high-speed digital circuit design, signal integrity, and power integrity across multiple programs or product lines 

• Lead design and review of complex PCBAs involving FPGAs, processors, memory devices, data converters, clocks, high-speed serial interfaces, and mixed-signal boundaries 

• Lead digital hardware architecture trades and define design approaches that satisfy system performance, schedule, manufacturability, reliability, and qualification requirements 

• Set standards, procedures, and review practices for digital board design, stack-up definition, layout constraints, SI/PI analysis, bring-up, and verification 

• Resolve complex cross-disciplinary technical issues involving digital hardware, FPGA/software interfaces, RF coexistence, power distribution, EMI/EMC, thermal behavior, and mechanical packaging 

• Guide PCB layout strategy for controlled impedance, length matching, return paths, grounding, shielding, decoupling, power distribution networks, and isolation of sensitive circuits 

• Serve as the senior technical interface with customers, vendors, suppliers, and internal program leadership for digital hardware topics 

• Mentor engineers and coordinate technical activities across digital, FPGA, embedded software, RF, power, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams 

• Serve as technical authority for hardware integration, verification, qualification testing, production transition, failure analysis, and field support 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of relevant engineering experience 

• Demonstrated technical leadership of complex high-speed digital hardware 

• Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals, including timing, clocking, controlled impedance, signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, decoupling, and return-path management 

• Extensive experience with digital board design involving FPGAs, processors, memory devices, high-speed data converters, and board-level communication interfaces 

• Experience setting PCB layout strategy and design review criteria for high-speed digital, mixed-signal, and high-reliability electronics 

• Hands-on experience leading board bring-up, system integration, troubleshooting, verification, qualification, production transition, and failure analysis activities 

• Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and lead engineers through ambiguous, cross-disciplinary hardware challenges 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Advanced Degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related discipline 

• Experience with Avionics platforms 

• Experience using Altium Designer 

• Expertise with signal integrity and/or power integrity analysis tools such as HyperLynx, Sigrity, ADS, Ansys SIwave, or equivalent 

• Experience with DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204, SERDES, LVDS, or similar high-speed interfaces in high-reliability systems 

• Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and aerospace standards such as RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-1275 

• Experience establishing design standards, analysis templates, qualification approaches, or review processes for engineering teams 

• Experience designing for manufacturability and leading transition from prototype hardware to production 

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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About the team  

Our Warfighter Systems division is pioneering a future where mixed reality (MR), creates immersive, intuitive, and life-saving technologies. By seamlessly integrating real-time data with cutting-edge visualization tools, we are empowering warfighters with unparalleled situational awareness, enhanced training experiences, and operational superiority. This team is consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible and shaping a future where technology and defense unite to protect our nation.  If this starts to excite you, we invite you to read further!

About the job  

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Engineer to design, develop, and validate sophisticated models for our complex electro-mechanical systems, with a particular focus on sensors, cameras, and displays. The ideal candidate will leverage first-principles physics, empirical data, and advanced mathematical techniques to create high-fidelity, predictive models used across the entire product lifecycle – from concept exploration and design optimization to control system development and virtual testing. This role is critical in accelerating our product development cycles, improving system performance, and ensuring robust and reliable operation. 

What you'll do

• Model Development: 
  • Develop mathematical and behavioral models for various sensor types (e.g., IMU, Lidar, Radar, Ultrasonic, environmental sensors), capturing characteristics such as noise, latency, calibration, field of view, and transfer functions.
  • Create detailed camera models, encompassing optics, image signal processing pipelines, distortion, resolution, dynamic range, and temporal characteristics.
  • Integrate individual component models into comprehensive system-level simulations, accurately representing their interactions and overall system dynamics.
  • Develop and maintain Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation environments. 

• Model Validation & Calibration:
  • Design and execute experiments to gather real-world data for model parameter identification, calibration, and validation.
  • Perform rigorous statistical analysis to quantify model accuracy, uncertainty, and fidelity against empirical measurements.
  • Identify discrepancies between model predictions and real-world behavior and iteratively refine models for improved accuracy. 

• Performance Analysis & Optimization:
  • Conduct trade-off studies using models to optimize system architecture, component selection, and control strategies based on performance, cost, power consumption, and reliability metrics.
  • Predict system performance under various operating conditions and environmental factors.
  • Perform sensitivity analyses to understand the impact of individual parameters on overall system behavior.
  • Support root cause analysis of system issues using simulation. 

• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Software, and Test Engineers to define model requirements and integrate models into the broader development process.
  • Clearly communicate complex modeling concepts, results, and limitations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through presentations and detailed documentation. 

• Tooling & Methodologies:
  • Select, evaluate, and implement appropriate modeling and simulation tools and techniques.
  • Develop custom scripts and tools to enhance modeling capabilities and automate workflows.
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices, new modeling methodologies, and emerging simulation technologies. 

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in system modeling, simulation, and analysis, particularly with electro-mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing models for at least two of the following:

• • Sensors: IMUs (accelerometers, gyros), Lidars, Radars, Ultrasonic sensors, microphones, etc. (noise characteristics, drift, latency, sensor fusion).
  • Cameras: Optical models, image processing pipeline models, distortion, noise, dynamic range, rolling shutter effects.
  • Display: See/pass-through near eye display architectures, optical modeling, validations, & human perception 

• Strong theoretical foundation in classical and modern control systems, dynamics, signal processing, and numerical methods.
• Proficiency in primary modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape a plus), Python (SciPy, NumPy, Pandas), or C/C++.
• Experience with model validation against experimental data and statistical analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an ability to apply first principles to complex engineering challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong technical communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 
• U.S. Person Status: Due to government contract requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related quantitative field. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing methodologies and platforms (e.g., dSPACE, National Instruments).
• Knowledge of advanced control techniques (e.g., adaptive control, optimal control, robust control) and estimation algorithms (e.g., Kalman filters, particle filters).
• Experience with machine learning techniques for model identification, surrogate modeling, or data-driven predictions.
• Exposure to systems engineering processes, requirements management, and configuration control.

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. 

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview: 

CHAOS is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer with expertise in digital circuit design and signal integrity analysis to lead the design and integration of high-reliability digital electronics for aerospace and military applications. This role spans the full product lifecycle, from requirements definition and architecture trades through schematic design, layout guidance, analysis, board bring-up, verification, production support, and field testing of mission-critical systems. 

The ideal candidate is a digital circuit designer with strong hands-on board design experience, practical signal integrity and power integrity judgment, and the ability to coordinate complex technical tasks across FPGA, software, RF, power, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams with little supervision. 

This is a full-time, on-site position in Hawthorne, CA. 

 
Responsibilities: 

• Lead design of high-speed digital circuit cards and subsystems in accordance with customer requirements, applicable aerospace and military standards, and internal design practices 

• Design PCBAs involving FPGAs, processors, memory devices, data converters, clocks, high-speed serial interfaces, and mixed-signal boundaries 

• Contribute to digital hardware architectures, detailed schematics, stack-up recommendations, routing constraints, and design analyses for mission-critical electronics 

• Perform signal integrity and power integrity analysis for high-speed interfaces, memory buses, clocks, power distribution networks, and mixed-signal board environments 

• Define PCB layout constraints for controlled impedance, length matching, return paths, grounding, shielding, decoupling, and isolation of sensitive circuits 

• Collaborate with FPGA, embedded software, RF, power, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineers to ensure digital hardware integrates cleanly within larger systems 

• Plan and support board bring-up, integration, troubleshooting, verification, qualification testing, and production transition activities 

• Generate and maintain schematics, analysis reports, design documentation, BOMs, interface documentation, and test plans 

• Serve as a technical interface with vendors, suppliers, and customers for digital hardware design topics 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant engineering experience 

• Experience designing high-speed digital hardware  

• Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals, including timing, clocking, controlled impedance, signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, decoupling, and return-path management 

• Experience with digital board design involving FPGAs, processors, memory devices, high-speed data converters, and board-level communication interfaces 

• Hands-on experience with hardware integration and lab test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and protocol or signal measurement equipment 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex technical problems with a high level of attention to detail 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Advanced Degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related discipline 

• Experience with Avionics platforms 

• Experience using Altium Designer 

• Experience with mixed RF, analog, power, and digital electronics in tightly integrated aerospace or defense hardware 

• Experience with DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204, SERDES, LVDS, or similar high-speed interfaces 

• Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and aerospace standards such as RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-1275 

• Experience performing design margin analysis, derating analysis, tolerance analysis, or worst-case circuit analysis 

• Experience designing for manufacturability and transition to production 

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

#LI-onsite

About the team  

Our Warfighter Systems division is pioneering a future where mixed reality (MR), creates immersive, intuitive, and life-saving technologies. By seamlessly integrating real-time data with cutting-edge visualization tools, we are empowering warfighters with unparalleled situational awareness, enhanced training experiences, and operational superiority, primarily through our EagleEye augmented reality system. This team is consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible and shaping a future where technology and defense unite to protect our nation.  If this starts to excite you, we invite you to read further!

About the job  

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Engineer to design, develop, and validate sophisticated models for our complex electro-mechanical systems, with a particular focus on sensors, cameras, and displays. The ideal candidate will leverage first-principles physics, empirical data, and advanced mathematical techniques to create high-fidelity, predictive models used across the entire product lifecycle – from concept exploration and design optimization to control system development and virtual testing. This role is critical in accelerating our product development cycles, improving system performance, and ensuring robust and reliable operation. 

What you'll do

• Model Development: 
  • Develop mathematical and behavioral models for various sensor types (e.g., IMU, Lidar, Radar, Ultrasonic, environmental sensors), capturing characteristics such as noise, latency, calibration, field of view, and transfer functions.
  • Create detailed camera models, encompassing optics, image signal processing pipelines, distortion, resolution, dynamic range, and temporal characteristics.
  • Integrate individual component models into comprehensive system-level simulations, accurately representing their interactions and overall system dynamics.
  • Develop and maintain Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation environments. 

• Model Validation & Calibration:
  • Design and execute experiments to gather real-world data for model parameter identification, calibration, and validation.
  • Perform rigorous statistical analysis to quantify model accuracy, uncertainty, and fidelity against empirical measurements.
  • Identify discrepancies between model predictions and real-world behavior and iteratively refine models for improved accuracy. 

• Performance Analysis & Optimization:
  • Conduct trade-off studies using models to optimize system architecture, component selection, and control strategies based on performance, cost, power consumption, and reliability metrics.
  • Predict system performance under various operating conditions and environmental factors.
  • Perform sensitivity analyses to understand the impact of individual parameters on overall system behavior.
  • Support root cause analysis of system issues using simulation. 

• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Software, and Test Engineers to define model requirements and integrate models into the broader development process.
  • Clearly communicate complex modeling concepts, results, and limitations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through presentations and detailed documentation. 

• Tooling & Methodologies:
  • Select, evaluate, and implement appropriate modeling and simulation tools and techniques.
  • Develop custom scripts and tools to enhance modeling capabilities and automate workflows.
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices, new modeling methodologies, and emerging simulation technologies. 

Required Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in system modeling, simulation, and analysis, particularly with electro-mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing models for at least two of the following:

• • Sensors: IMUs (accelerometers, gyros), Lidars, Radars, Ultrasonic sensors, microphones, etc. (noise characteristics, drift, latency, sensor fusion).
  • Cameras: Optical models, image processing pipeline models, distortion, noise, dynamic range, rolling shutter effects.
  • Display: See/pass-through near eye display architectures, optical modeling, validations, & human perception 

• Strong theoretical foundation in classical and modern control systems, dynamics, signal processing, and numerical methods.
• Proficiency in primary modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape a plus), Python (SciPy, NumPy, Pandas), or C/C++.
• Experience with model validation against experimental data and statistical analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an ability to apply first principles to complex engineering challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong technical communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 
• U.S. Person Status: Due to government contract requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related quantitative field. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing methodologies and platforms (e.g., dSPACE, National Instruments).
• Knowledge of advanced control techniques (e.g., adaptive control, optimal control, robust control) and estimation algorithms (e.g., Kalman filters, particle filters).
• Experience with machine learning techniques for model identification, surrogate modeling, or data-driven predictions.
• Exposure to systems engineering processes, requirements management, and configuration control.

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. 

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview: 

CHAOS is seeking a Sr. Principal RF Engineer with deep expertise in RF circuit design to serve as a technical authority for high-reliability RF and microwave electronics used in aerospace and defense applications. This role spans the full product lifecycle, from early architecture and requirements shaping through detailed design, simulation, verification, production support, and fielded system sustainment. 

The ideal candidate is an internally and externally recognized RF circuit technical authority who can set technical direction, establish design practices, mentor other engineers, and resolve the most complex RF, microwave, packaging, test, and system integration issues across multiple programs. 

This is a full-time, on-site position in Hawthorne, CA. 

 
Responsibilities: 

• Lead design, analysis, prototyping, and tuning of complex RF circuit boards incorporating catalog MMICs, including LNAs, power amplifiers, baluns, filters, mixers, and associated bias and matching networks 

• Lead architecture development and component trade studies to meet system-level RF performance requirements across programs or product lines 

• Set direction for schematics, layouts, and design documentation in accordance with customer requirements, aerospace standards, and internal design practices 

• Serve as technical authority for linear, nonlinear, and electromagnetic simulations using industry-standard tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, AWR, or equivalent) 

• Guide PCB layout (Altium) and RF stack-up definition, including impedance control, grounding, shielding, and isolation techniques 

• Lead RF testing and characterization, including integration and troubleshooting at the board, module, and subsystem levels 

• Set direction for the design and specification of RF test equipment, fixtures, and automation 

• Mentor engineers and drive cross-disciplinary technical alignment across systems, power, digital, mechanical, and software teams to ensure RF designs integrate cleanly within larger systems 

• Serve as technical authority from development through production and post-production, including failure analysis and field support 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of progressively responsible RF engineering experience 

• Demonstrated technical leadership developing RF hardware for aerospace, defense, avionics, radar, EW, communications, or space systems 

• Expert understanding of RF fundamentals, including gain, noise figure, linearity, phase noise, stability, and impedance matching 

• Hands-on experience leading RF test activities using RF test equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters) 

• Demonstrated ability to lead analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex RF circuit performance issues 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to set technical direction in fast-paced, development-focused environments 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Advanced Degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related discipline 

• Recognized expertise with power amplifier design, analysis, and integration 

• Expertise with EMI/EMC considerations for RF systems and compliance with applicable aerospace standards 

• Experience setting direction for mixed-signal or RF/digital interfaces 

• Expert knowledge of manufacturing considerations for RF hardware, including tolerance analysis and yield drivers 

• Experience leading support for production hardware and fielded systems 

• Experience setting RF PCB layout best practices and design-for-manufacturing considerations 

• Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, or similar aerospace/defense standards 

• Familiarity with RF antenna design principles 

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. 

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview: 

CHAOS is seeking a Staff RF Engineer with deep expertise in RF circuit design to lead the design, analysis, integration, and verification of high-reliability RF and microwave electronics for aerospace and defense applications. This role works as part of a cross-functional, agile development team and spans the full product lifecycle, from early architecture and component trade studies through detailed design, testing, production support, and post-production sustainment of mission-critical systems. 

The ideal candidate is an experienced RF circuit designer with strong hands-on experience across RF boards, MMIC-based designs, packaging constraints, and test environments, and can provide sound technical judgment when balancing performance, risk, manufacturability, and schedule. 

This is a full-time, on-site position in Hawthorne, CA. 

 
Responsibilities: 

• Lead design, analysis, prototyping, and tuning of RF circuit boards incorporating catalog MMICs, including LNAs, power amplifiers, baluns, filters, mixers, and associated bias and matching networks 

• Perform architecture development and component trade studies to meet system-level RF performance requirements 

• Develop schematics, layouts, and design documentation in accordance with customer requirements, aerospace standards, and internal design practices 

• Conduct linear, nonlinear, and electromagnetic simulations using industry-standard tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, AWR, or equivalent) 

• Support PCB layout (Altium) and RF stack-up definition, including impedance control, grounding, shielding, and isolation techniques 

• Plan and execute RF testing and characterization, including integration and troubleshooting at the board, module, and subsystem levels 

• Contribute to the design and specification of RF test equipment, fixtures, and automation 

• Collaborate with systems, power, digital, mechanical, and software engineers to ensure RF designs integrate cleanly within larger systems 

• Serve as a technical contributor from development through production and post-production, including failure analysis and field support 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of progressively responsible RF engineering experience 

• Experience developing RF hardware for aerospace, defense, avionics, radar, EW, communications, or space systems 

• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, including gain, noise figure, linearity, phase noise, stability, and impedance matching 

• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters) 

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex RF circuit performance issues 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, development-focused environments 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Advanced Degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related discipline 

• Experience with power amplifier design, analysis, and integration 

• Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations for RF systems and compliance with applicable aerospace standards 

• Experience with mixed-signal or RF/digital interfaces 

• Knowledge of manufacturing considerations for RF hardware, including tolerance analysis and yield drivers 

• Experience supporting production hardware and fielded systems 

• Experience with RF PCB layout best practices and design-for-manufacturing considerations 

• Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, or similar aerospace/defense standards 

• Familiarity with RF antenna design principles 

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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ABOUT THE JOB

Here you will work on core product development for unmanned rotorcraft and complex systems, including but not limited to aircraft configuration, composites, mechanisms, and structures. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands-on and a self starter. High growth potential is possible as well as additional leadership opportunities.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is seeking a Lead Airframe Engineer to join the Omen team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

You will work on new aircraft development in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Build, mentor, and manage a diverse team of aerospace engineers, ensuring that their expertise is synergistically aligned with the project’s strategic objectives, engineering milestones, and overall air vehicle design efforts.
• Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts in a wide range of fields
• Perform trade studies and physics-based analysis of blue-sky engineering problems
• Design, implementation, and test of complex air vehicle
• High level system ownership with large levels of professional autonomy
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Travel to test sites as needed
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
• Wear many hats

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Robotics, Physics , or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years in technical leadership roles such as Technical Program Manager, Chief Engineer, Lead Engineer or similarly relevant position.
• Leadership experience in engineering team management and project execution for aerospace or defense sectors.
• Deep experience developing rotary-wing VTOL platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in flight science skillsets and guiding the interrelated disciplines of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, GNC, aeroelastic, loads and dynamics.
• Broad exposure to aircraft concepts, design layouts, static stability, control architectures and propulsion concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and project success.
• Strong project management skills, with experience using tools like JIRA and Confluence, and knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of engaging effectively with both technical teams and non-technical partners.
• Knowledge of aircraft design principles, including familiarity with vertical lift, eVTOL and hybrid-electric propulsion systems, as well as aircraft build and integration, and flight test execution/oversight.
• Hands-on experience with the development and deployment of autonomous systems, particularly in rotorcraft or large UAS.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience with autonomous systems, specifically with the development and integration of rotorcraft or larger UAS.
• Deep familiarity with unmanned aircraft, autonomous systems, robotics, aircraft design, particularly eVTOL and hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
• Knowledgeable in the nuanced integration of complex systems, such as launched effects, into aerial platforms, ensuring system compatibility and performance.
• An extensive network within the aerospace industry, enabling effective collaboration and leveraging partnerships for product development.
• Familiarity with Defense Acquisition Processes and a clear understanding of key review stages and compliance requirements.
• Relevant professional certifications that underscore a commitment to continuous learning and application of industry best practices.
• Customer-facing experience with a proven ability to lead high-profile programs and navigate complex client relationships with confidence and authority.

A New Paradigm For Space Operations.

What You’ll Do:

The Chief Engineer at Space Kinetic will be a highly experienced and visionary engineering professional with extensive experience in successfully leading complex space programs from concept to mission operations and have demonstrated technical excellence in space system mission design and supporting development of space hardware from System Concept, System Requirements to Technology Readiness Level 9. This is a critical leadership role responsible for providing critical mission planning, requirements definition, technical oversight and supporting all engineering and programmatic functions within the company in a fast-paced start-up agile environment. The Chief Systems Engineer will develop and execute the overall payload mission, engineering, and production requirements in line with the company’s goals and objectives.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Overall Technical Authority
•    Leads the space system’s architecture and major design decisions
•    Balances performance, SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power and Cost), and risk
•    Signs off on design maturity and readiness at every review (PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
2. Systems Engineering Leadership
•    Ensures all subsystems (GNC, power, comms, propulsion, structures, thermal, avionics, software, payload, etc.) integrate correctly
•    Owns system requirements: flow-down, allocation, verification, validation
3. Mission Performance & Safety
•    Ensures the Space Kinetic system meets mission performance (pointing, power budget, data throughput, lifetime, survivability)
•    Oversee environmental qualification (vibration, shock, TVAC, EMI, radiation considerations)

What It Takes:

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in leadership positions of satellite systems development, integration, and operation.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance
• Have successfully flown two spacecrafts from concept to mission operations.

What We’d Love:

• Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start­up atmosphere
• Passion for advancing the commercial and National Security space industry

Where You’ll Be: 

• The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. Domestic travel may be required (up to ~20% of the year). 

What We Offer:  

• Equity-Based Compensation
• Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
• Health and Wellness Stipend
• Commuter Benefits

ITAR Requirements:  
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 
Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. 

 Senior Structure Analysis Engineer

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) 

Outpost is building the return lane from space. We’re developing reusable vehicles that bring payloads home from orbit safely and precisely, enabling faster in-space manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy. 

We’re a mission-driven team that cares deeply about the work and the people doing it. We are in an exciting stage of growth, which means ownership from day one. Our engineers design hardware, test it, iterate on it, and watch it move toward flight. We are based in the aerospace hub of Playa Vista, where you can spend your days solving complex problems and your evenings on the beach or in the mountains. The work is meaningful, the team is collaborative, and the mission matters. If you want to see the systems you design make it to orbit—and back—come build with us. 

The Role 

We’re looking for a Senior Structure Analysis Engineer to own structural and thermal analysis across flight hardware, from early design through flight readiness and production. This role sits at the center of engineering decision-making. You will be responsible for ensuring hardware is analytically sound, flight-worthy, and properly dispositioned - working closely with mechanical design, avionics, test, manufacturing, and systems teams. 

Responsibilities

• Own structural analysis of primary and secondary spacecraft structures, including but not limited to:
  • Modal analysis
  • Random vibration
  • Static and quasi-static loading
  • Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) and thermo-elastic loading
• Perform analysis on a wide range of hardware, including:
  • Flight structures and mechanisms
  • Avionics enclosures
  • PCB and electronics assemblies
  • Lead or support thermal analysis to evaluate operating margins, gradients, and coupled structural-thermal effects
• Serve as a technical authority for hardware disposition:
  • Assess flight and test hardware prior to production
  • Support nonconformance (NCR) resolution and root-cause analysis
  • Provide clear, defensible recommendations for accept-as-is, repair, or rework decisions
  • Partner closely with design and test teams to translate requirements into analysis models and to correlate analysis with test result                   
  • Contribute to analysis methodologies, best practices, and documentation that scale with the program. 

Qualifications 

• 8+ years of experience, with at least 5 years analyzing complex aerospace components.
• Bachelors required, Masters preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in ANSYS FEM software (NASTRAN, FEMAP, Abaqus and similar acceptable)
• Senior-level expertise in either structural or thermal analysis, with demonstrated proficiency in the alternate discipline.
• Strong experience applying analysis to real flight hardware - not just academic models.
• Deep understanding of aerospace loading environments, material behavior, and margin assessment.
• Experience supporting hardware through test, flight qualification, and production.
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-moving, on-site hardware environment and communicate technical results clearly to cross-functional teams.
• Experience analyzing space rated avionics and structures is a plus.
• Is able to work independently with little guidance of more senior team members.
• Shows ability to develop new and relevant skills beyond core technical function.
• Is able to consistently identify and propose solutions to technical problems in their function. 

Compensation & Benefit

• Competitive compensation: $140,000 - $180,000; (commensurate with experience). 
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 ,or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State 

About the Team:  

The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design through production to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making, free from technical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels. But designing engines with a quarter million pounds of thrust is just the beginning. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team is now exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for mass production.

About the Role: 

In this role you will be responsible for the design, analysis, development and qualification of flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Design and analysis of clean sheet of cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, or solenoid valves
• Detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of piece parts and assemblies
• Development and qualification test planning and execution of internally developed valves
• Engine and vehicle test support for existing flow control products
• Conducting trade studies to produce architectures and designs that satisfy system requirements

About You:  

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical or related)
• 2+ years of professional engineering experience
• Direct experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer
• Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or C++
• Experience with CFD and FEA tools (ANSYS)

About the Team:  

The Stage Fluids team designs and delivers the propellant, pressurant, pneumatics, and other fluid systems that turn structures into functioning rockets. The team has full ownership across design, production, test, and flight, maintaining a holistic view of Terran R, focused not on isolated parts but integrated functionality. Working on-site at the factory means you’re never far from the hardware, enabling rapid iteration and tight feedback loops across design and manufacturing. You won’t just be handed requirements: you’ll be expected to ask the right questions, collaborate with partners across the company, and ultimately find the best solutions for Terran R.

About the Role: 

In this role you will be responsible for the design, analysis, development and qualification of flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Design and analysis of clean sheet of cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, or solenoid valves
• Detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of piece parts and assemblies
• Development and qualification test planning and execution of internally developed valves
• Engine and vehicle test support for existing flow control products
• Conducting trade studies to produce architectures and designs that satisfy system requirements

About You:  

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical or related)
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience
• Direct experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer
• Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or C++
• Experience with CFD and FEA tools (ANSYS)

About the Team:  

The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design through production to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making, free from technical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels. But designing engines with a quarter million pounds of thrust is just the beginning. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team is now exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for mass production.

About the Role: 

In this role you will be responsible for the design, analysis, development and qualification of flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Design and analysis of clean sheet of cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, or solenoid valves
• Detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of piece parts and assemblies
• Development and qualification test planning and execution of internally developed valves
• Engine and vehicle test support for existing flow control products
• Conducting trade studies to produce architectures and designs that satisfy system requirements

About You:  

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical or related)
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience
• Direct experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer
• Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or C++
• Experience with CFD and FEA tools (ANSYS)

 Sr. Paraglider & Parachute Engineer 

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. 

Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that can bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours. We call it exologistics, space-to-Earth logistics at planetary scale. This is not a paper concept or a distant roadmap. Our system is in active development, with core technologies advancing toward flight readiness. 

The need is already here and the market has responded. We have validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements, and a growing pipeline across government and commercial customers.  

Outpost is building the logistics layer that makes space economically useful in a new way: the ability to move material from orbit to Earth quickly, reliably, and affordably. Over time, that supports point-to-point logistics, 10 tons of cargo, anywhere on Earth in an hour. It also creates the foundation for a reusable reentry network and enables new categories of space activity, including in-space manufacturing, supporting AI data centers, advanced manufacturing and novel materials. 

We have a strong foundation, clear demand, and a technical path in front of us. Now the company is scaling rapidly. We are expanding the team, growing our operational footprint, and building the systems needed to execute at the next level. This is a chance to join a company with real traction, working on a problem that matters, at the point where execution and scale begin to define the outcome.

The Role 

The Sr. Paraglider & Parachute Engineer will own the final, critical phase of the Outpost mission: the landing. While our deployable heat shield handles the hypersonic deceleration, it is the guided paraglider system that enables us to land payloads with "pinpoint" accuracy rather than just splashing down in the ocean or crashing in the desert. You will lead the design, development, and testing of high-performance paraglider & parachute systems. You will work at the intersection of soft-goods engineering, aerodynamics, and GNC, ensuring that our recovery system can deploy reliably at altitude and navigate to a precise landing zone. 

Responsibilities 

• Recovery System Architect: Lead the design and development of the parachute & paraglider recovery system, including canopy sizing, reefing strategies, and riser geometry.
• Textile & Manufacturing: Develop fabrication processes for complex soft goods. You will own material selection (ripstop nylon, Kevlar, Dyneema), patterning, and integration of hardware (steering lines, toggles, releases).
• Deployment Sequence: Design the deployment sequence for transitioning from the heatshield configuration, to drogue parachute flight, and on to stable paraglider flight, ensuring no entanglement during the critical handover.
• Flight Test Lead: Plan and execute flight tests (dropped from crane, aircraft, and balloon platforms) to validate opening characteristics and flight performance.
• GNC Integration: Collaborate closely with the Avionics and GNC teams to characterize the aerodynamic model of the paraglider, ensuring the autopilot can effectively steer the vehicle to the landing site.
• Hands-on Fabrication: Be willing to "cut cloth" and work with riggers and sewing technicians to prototype designs rapidly.
• Reliability: Own the reliability analysis for the recovery system, ensuring we meet the stringent safety requirements for returning critical payloads 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience minimum (15+ years preferred) in the design and manufacturing of paragliders, parachutes, or parafoils
• Deep knowledge of soft-goods: Expertise in textile behaviors, patterning software (e.g., SpaceCAD, Lectra, specialized CAD modules), and construction techniques for flight-critical fabrics.
• Flight Test Heritage: Experience planning and conducting flight tests, including instrumentation, ground support, and data analysis.
• Mechanism Experience: Familiarity with reefing line cutters, pyrotechnic releases, and multi-stage deployment mechanisms.
• Aerodynamics: Strong understanding of low-speed aerodynamics, glide ratios, flare characteristics, and dynamic stability of flexible wings.
• Team Player: Ability to communicate complex aerodynamic behaviors to software engineers and structural engineers to ensure the whole vehicle works as a system. 

Preferred Experience 

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (Not required, but beneficial)
• Experience with precision guided aerial delivery systems (JPADS) or similar autonomous cargo delivery platforms.
• Experience with FAA coordination for flight testing in controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
• US military veterans, especially those with prior service as paratrooper or working closely with cargo aircraft
• Background in skydiving, paragliding, or rigging (FAA Master Rigger certification is a plus).
• Experience simulating fluid structure interaction & deformed shape analysis (LS-DYNA or similar). 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $160,000 - $210,000; (commensurate with experience).
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

Mechanical Engineer (Spacecraft Hardware) 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. 

Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that can bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours. We call it exologistics, space-to-Earth logistics at planetary scale. This is not a paper concept or a distant roadmap. Our system is in active development, with core technologies advancing toward flight readiness. 

The need is already here and the market has responded. We have validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements, and a growing pipeline across government and commercial customers.  

Outpost is building the logistics layer that makes space economically useful in a new way: the ability to move material from orbit to Earth quickly, reliably, and affordably. Over time, that supports point-to-point logistics, 10 tons of cargo, anywhere on Earth in an hour. It also creates the foundation for a reusable reentry network and enables new categories of space activity, including in-space manufacturing, supporting AI data centers, advanced manufacturing and novel materials. 

We have a strong foundation, clear demand, and a technical path in front of us. Now the company is scaling rapidly. We are expanding the team, growing our operational footprint, and building the systems needed to execute at the next level. This is a chance to join a company with real traction, working on a problem that matters, at the point where execution and scale begin to define the outcome.

The Role 

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who will own the mechanical test and qualification process for spacecraft components and vehicles from concept through execution and data analysis. This is a deeply mechanical role with elements of mechatronics, instrumentation, and software for data acquisition, with strong ownership over how our hardware is qualified for flight.  

You will design and build test fixtures and portable test racks, define test plans (qualification, acceptance, drop, load, vibration, deployment, etc.), execute tests, and analyze results to inform design and certification decisions. Rather than “pressing the button” on pre‑defined procedures, you will create new tests and infrastructure for new products in a fast‑moving space startup environment.  

Responsibilities 

• Own mechanical test and qualification activities for spacecraft components and vehicles, from requirements interpretation through test execution and reporting. 
• Develop test strategies and plans for qualification tests, acceptance tests, drop/load tests, deployment tests, and other space‑relevant environments.  
• Design, model, and document mechanical test fixtures, jigs, stands, and custom setups (e.g., for heat shield, mechanisms, and structural testing).  
• Architect and help implement portable test racks integrating power supplies, sensors, data acquisition, and control hardware into organized, reusable systems.  
• Define instrumentation approaches (load cells, strain gauges, displacement, pressure, temperature, etc.) and work with electrical teammates to integrate sensors and wiring.  
• Implement and/or specify data acquisition and control software using tools such as LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB for test automation and data collection.  
• Perform data reduction and analysis to extract key metrics, identify anomalies, and drive design or test configuration changes. 
• Create and maintain clear test documentation: test procedures, configuration drawings, calibration records, data packages, and test reports aligned with NASA‑style standards. 
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and basic circuit/connection diagrams to ensure correct test configuration and boundary conditions.  
• Collaborate closely with design, systems, and manufacturing engineers to ensure tests meaningfully qualify hardware and trace back to requirements.  
• Contribute to the development of internal test standards and best practices, leveraging NASA and industry qualification guidelines as the “test bible.” 
• Provide technical leadership on test approach and infrastructure (technical management), even if you do not directly manage people.  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in hardware test development. 
• Strong, hands‑on mechanical background with experience designing and building test fixtures, stands, and mechanical setups for hardware tests.  
• Experience developing or significantly contributing to new tests for aerospace, space, or similarly high‑reliability hardware (not just operating existing, legacy rigs). 
• Familiarity with spacecraft or launch vehicle components, or other space/aviation hardware where qualification and reliability are critical.  
• Comfort working with sensors and instrumentation (wiring, basic electrical understanding) sufficient to own test setups without being an electrical engineer.  
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis using at least one of: LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.  
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings (and basic circuit diagrams) to set up tests correctly and understand what is being verified.  
• Demonstrated ownership of end‑to‑end test efforts: planning, setup, execution, troubleshooting, and reporting.  
• Strong documentation habits and familiarity with following structured standards and guidelines (e.g., NASA‑style test and qualification documents).  
• Willingness to be hands‑on in the lab, build things from scratch, and iterate quickly in a startup environment.  

We are less focused on minimum years of experience and more interested in candidates who have truly developed tests and infrastructure themselves, rather than only operating pre‑defined procedures at large, highly bureaucratic companies.  

Preferred Experience 

• Experience in space startups or new‑product aerospace programs (rockets, satellites, spacecraft mechanisms) where tests were created from scratch. 
• Prior work with portable test racks or integrated test benches combining power, DAQ, and control in a cohesive system.
• Familiarity with NASA test/qualification standards and ASME Y14.5 drawing conventions at a functional level. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $120,000 – $180,000; (commensurate with experience).
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. 

Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that can bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours. We call it exologistics, space-to-Earth logistics at planetary scale. This is not a paper concept or a distant roadmap. Our system is in active development, with core technologies advancing toward flight readiness. 

The need is already here and the market has responded. We have validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements, and a growing pipeline across government and commercial customers.  

Outpost is building the logistics layer that makes space economically useful in a new way: the ability to move material from orbit to Earth quickly, reliably, and affordably. Over time, that supports point-to-point logistics, 10 tons of cargo, anywhere on Earth in an hour. It also creates the foundation for a reusable reentry network and enables new categories of space activity, including in-space manufacturing, supporting AI data centers, advanced manufacturing and novel materials. 

We have a strong foundation, clear demand, and a technical path in front of us. Now the company is scaling rapidly. We are expanding the team, growing our operational footprint, and building the systems needed to execute at the next level. This is a chance to join a company with real traction, working on a problem that matters, at the point where execution and scale begin to define the outcome.

The Role 

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will serve as the technical authority for the primary and secondary structures of Outpost’s Carryall. This is a role for a veteran structural engineer who has expertise on full-scale flight vehicles whether launch vehicles, satellites, or re-entry capsules. Unlike traditional space vehicle roles where the structure simply needs to survive launch, you are designing for the round trip: launch vibration, the harsh vacuum of orbit, and the extreme thermal and mechanical loads of hypersonic re-entry and landing. You will own the structural architecture of the vehicle, moving rapidly from trade studies to detailed analysis, and finally to hands-on integration. We need someone with the deep intuition that comes from 15+ years of seeing hardware fly (and fail). 

Responsibilities 

• Structural Architect: Lead the mechanical design of the entire vehicle structure, including primary structure, interfaces to the deployable heatshield, secondary structures, and payload bay
• High-Fidelity Analysis: Perform and sign off on detailed hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS/FEMAP/NASTRAN). You will be the final check on stiffness, buckling, and thermal expansion compatibility.
• Drawing & GD&T: Create and approve high-quality manufacturing drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) to ensure parts fit the first time.
• Build & Test Leadership: "Get your hands dirty" leading the assembly of your designs. Own the structural test campaign (static load, random vibration, shock, and deployment testing) to qualify hardware for flight.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Work directly with machine shops, composite vendors, and external partners to resolve fabrication conflicts and ensure on-time delivery of precision parts.
• Mentorship: Elevate the team's standard of engineering rigor. Mentor junior engineers in design best practices, analysis methods, and First Principles thinking. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience minimum (15+ preferred) in the design and analysis of complex aerospace structures and mechanisms.
• Full-Vehicle Heritage: Proven track record working on full space vehicles or rockets (not just subsystems). You should have experience taking a primary structure from concept through PDR/CDR to flight.
• CAD Proficiency: Expert-level skill in Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar parametric modeling software.
• Analysis Expertise: Deep background in structural analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculations. You must trust your hand calcs before you trust the solver.
• Materials Knowledge: Extensive understanding of aerospace materials (aluminum, titanium, Inconel, composites) and their behavior in extreme thermal environments.
• Manufacturing Fluency: You understand the limits of manufacturing, CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, and composite layup, and you design for them. 

Preferred Experience 

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (Not required, but beneficial)
• Experience with deployable space structures and mechanisms (booms, solar arrays, antennas, or aerobrakes).
• Experience designing for high-heat environments or integrating with Thermal Protection Systems (TPS).
• Proficiency in scripting (Python/MATLAB) for design automation or data post-processing.
• Deep knowledge of aerospace standards (NASA-STD-5000 series, SMC-S-016) for structural margins and testing. 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive compensation: $160,000 – $210,000; (commensurate with experience).
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

Mechanical Engineer 

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. 

Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that can bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours. We call it exologistics, space-to-Earth logistics at planetary scale. This is not a paper concept or a distant roadmap. Our system is in active development, with core technologies advancing toward flight readiness. 

The need is already here, and the market has responded. We have validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements, and a growing pipeline across government and commercial customers. 

Outpost is building the logistics layer that makes space economically useful in a new way: the ability to move material from orbit to Earth quickly, reliably, and affordably. Over time, that supports point-to-point logistics, 10 tons of cargo, anywhere on Earth in an hour. It also creates the foundation for a reusable reentry network and enables new categories of space activity, including in-space manufacturing, supporting AI data centers, advanced manufacturing, and novel materials. 

We have a strong foundation, clear demand, and a technical path in front of us. Now the company is scaling rapidly. We are expanding the team, growing our operational footprint, and building the systems needed to execute at the next level. This is a chance to join a company with real traction, working on a problem that matters, at the point where execution and scale begin to define the outcome.  

The Role 

Outpost's vehicles are unlike anything in the market - reusable, fabric-shielded, paraglider-guided Earth-return spacecraft. We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Structures and Mechanism team who will design and build the test and qualification process for spacecraft components and vehicles - from concept through execution and data analysis. This is a deep mechanical role with elements of instrumentation and data acquisition, and strong ownership over how our hardware earns its right to fly. 

This role spans the full engineering lifecycle - design, analysis, drawing release, build support, and test. You'll work alongside an integrated team and have meaningful ownership of your hardware from day one.   

What You’ll Do  

• Design, model, and fabricate mechanical components and test fixtures for spacecraft assemblies, including heat shield, payload containment, parachute and paraglider systems, and primary and secondary structure.
• Select materials, fasteners, and mechanical interfaces that satisfy flight boundary conditions.
• Produce engineering drawings and documentation for in-house build or vendor fabrication.
• Iterate designs rapidly based on test outcomes and anomalies, build, test, learn, improve.
• Set up and execute test, including apply instrumentation (load cells, strain gauges, displacement sensors, thermocouples, pressure transducers), and verifying boundary conditions prior to every test run.
• Troubleshoot mechanical test anomalies hands-on: trace failures to root cause, propose corrective actions, and retest to closure Participate in peer reviews and formal milestone reviews (CDR, TRR, etc.).

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 2-5+ years of hands-on experience designing flight hardware structures and mechanisms.
• Experience in hardware test development.
• Familiarity with spacecraft or launch vehicle components, or other space/aviation hardware where qualification and reliability are critical.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks or similar) and GD&T.
• Experience taking hardware from design to build to test in an aerospace or space environment.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, GD&T.
• Strong documentation habits and familiarity with following structured standards and guidelines.
• Familiarity with NASA test and qualification standards (GEVS / NASA-STD-7002, SMC-S-016) and ASME Y14.5 drawing conventions at a functional level.

 Preferred Experience 

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (not required, but beneficial).
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis using at least one of: LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Experience with deployable space structures and mechanisms (booms, solar arrays, antennas, or aerobrakes). 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $100,000 – $140,000; (commensurate with experience).
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

Mechanical Engineer 

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. 

Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that can bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours. We call it exologistics, space-to-Earth logistics at planetary scale. This is not a paper concept or a distant roadmap. Our system is in active development, with core technologies advancing toward flight readiness. 

The need is already here, and the market has responded. We have validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements, and a growing pipeline across government and commercial customers. 

Outpost is building the logistics layer that makes space economically useful in a new way: the ability to move material from orbit to Earth quickly, reliably, and affordably. Over time, that supports point-to-point logistics, 10 tons of cargo, anywhere on Earth in an hour. It also creates the foundation for a reusable reentry network and enables new categories of space activity, including in-space manufacturing, supporting AI data centers, advanced manufacturing, and novel materials. 

We have a strong foundation, clear demand, and a technical path in front of us. Now the company is scaling rapidly. We are expanding the team, growing our operational footprint, and building the systems needed to execute at the next level. This is a chance to join a company with real traction, working on a problem that matters, at the point where execution and scale begin to define the outcome.  

The Role 

Outpost's vehicles are unlike anything in the market, reusable, fabric-shielded, paraglider-guided Earth-return spacecraft. We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer who will own the design and delivery of flight and ground hardware for our Atmospheric Entry (ATMO) subsystem, the hardware that keeps customer payloads safe from launch through landing. 

This role spans the full engineering lifecycle, design, analysis, drawing release, build support, and test. You'll work alongside an integrated team and have meaningful ownership of your hardware from day one. 

What You’ll Do 

• Design and develop mechanical systems for atmospheric recovery, including deployable structures, aerodynamic decelerators, recovery mechanisms, airframe interfaces, and precision landing hardware from requirements through release, build support, and qualification.
• Develop CDR-level design packages: CAD, drawings, specifications, analysis, and test plans.
• Define and manage hardware requirements, interface with mission operations and payload customers.
• Perform or coordinate structural and thermal analysis to verify hardware margins.
• Write and execute qualification and acceptance test procedures, support environmental test campaigns.
• Participate in peer reviews and formal milestone reviews (CDR, TRR, etc.).
• Drive design reviews (PDR/CDR) and prepare clear documentation, drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as required.

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• 5-10 years designing flight hardware structures and mechanisms.
• Experience taking hardware from concept to production and/or flight.
• Strong proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or similar) and mechanical analysis tools (structural/thermal in Ansys - Solidworks).
• Experience designing structures, mechanisms, deployables, or aerodynamic structures (parachutes/paragliders, flaps, linkages, hinges, etc.).
• Understanding of load path, interfaces, and environmental requirements for high-energy flight environments.
• Experience executing rapid, hands-on prototypes to support fast design–build–test cycles.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Understanding of spacecraft environmental requirements (launch loads, shock, vibration, thermal).
• Write and read engineering requirements and interface control documents.
• Strong cross-functional communication - you'll work daily with systems, integration, and test engineers. 

 Preferred Experience 

• Experience taking hardware through at least one formal design review (PDR or CDR); exposure to qualification testing strongly preferred. 
• Experience with reentry systems, atmospheric flight vehicles, TPS interfaces, or parachute/paraglider systems.
• Background integrating soft goods with rigid structures.
• Experience in hypersonic, supersonic, or high-aero-load environments.
• Field test experience (drop tests, flight tests, parachute deployments, etc.).
• Familiarity with DOF-limited mechanisms and precision actuation in harsh environments. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $125,000 – $160,000; (commensurate with experience).
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 ,or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

Director of Structures and Mechanisms 

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) 

About Outpost 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours, exologistics at planetary scale. Core technologies are advancing toward flight readiness, and we've validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements with a growing commercial pipeline. We're scaling rapidly, this is the point where execution and scale define the outcome. 

The Role 

The Director of Structures and Mechanisms is the executive technical leader for all primary structures, secondary structures, and deployable mechanisms across Outpost's Carryall vehicle. This role combines deep structural engineering expertise with leadership you will build, scale, and lead a multi-disciplinary team of structures, mechanisms, and mechanical engineers while owning the architecture, analysis, qualification, and flight certification of the entire structural system. 

Unlike traditional space vehicle roles where the structure simply needs to survive launch, you are designing for the round trip: launch vibration, the harsh vacuum of orbit, and the extreme thermal and mechanical loads of hypersonic re-entry and landing. You will own the technical execution of every structural element on the vehicle, with full accountability to executive leadership for overall flight readiness. We need a proven leader with the deep intuition that comes from seeing hardware fly (and fail), and the management experience to scale a world-class team around that expertise. 

Responsibilities 

• Build, grow, and lead the Structures & Mechanisms organization. Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers across multiple sub-disciplines (primary structure, mechanisms, TPS, analysis).
• Serve as the final sign-off for the structural architecture of the vehicle, including primary structure, interfaces to the deployable heatshield, secondary structures, deployable mechanisms, and payload bay.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve system-level trades. Represent Structures in executive reviews, customer milestone reviews, and with government stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce analysis standards across the team, hand calculations, FEA (ANSYS/FEMAP/NASTRAN), stiffness, buckling, fatigue, and thermal expansion compatibility. Be the final technical check on margin policy and verification logic.
• Own the release process and quality bar for mechanical manufacturing drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) across the department.
• Coordinate with the production team on structural qualification campaign end-to-end, static load, random vibration, shock, deployment, and environmental testing, to certify hardware for flight.
• Coordinate with the production team to stablish strategic relationships with machine shops, composite vendors, and external partners. Support make-vs-buy decisions and ensure supply chain resilience for precision flight hardware.
• Brief the CEO, board, customers, and government partners on structural design, risk posture, and program status. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in the design and analysis of complex aerospace structures and mechanisms, with at least 3+ years in a management or technical leadership role leading multi-disciplined engineering teams.
• Proven track record leading structures on full space vehicles or rockets (not just subsystems).
• Demonstrated experience hiring, scaling, and mentoring engineering teams of 5+ engineers; comfortable setting OKRs, running performance reviews, and managing costs.
• Expert-level fluency in Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar parametric modeling software, with the ability to drive standards across the team.
• Deep background in structural analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculations. You must trust your hand calcs before you trust the solver.
• Extensive understanding of aerospace materials (aluminum, titanium, inconel, composites) and their behavior in extreme thermal environments.
• Deep command of CNC machining, sheet metal, and welding with a design-for-manufacturing mindset you can instill across the org.

Preferred Experience 

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (not required, but beneficial).
• Experience with deployable space structures and mechanisms (booms, solar arrays, antennas, or aerobrakes).
• Experience in taking primary structure from concept through PDR/CDR to flight.
• Experience designing for high-heat environments or integrating with Thermal Protection Systems (TPS).
• Deep knowledge of aerospace standards (NASA-STD-5000 series, SMC-S-016) for structural margins and testing.
• Prior experience as a Director, Chief Engineer, or department head at a launch, reentry, satellite, or hypersonics company.

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive compensation: $165,000 – $220,000; (commensurate with experience),
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

General Application 2026

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. 

Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that can bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours. We call it exologistics, space-to-Earth logistics at planetary scale. This is not a paper concept or a distant roadmap. Our system is in active development, with core technologies advancing toward flight readiness. 

The need is already here and the market has responded. We have validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements, and a growing pipeline across government and commercial customers.  

Outpost is building the logistics layer that makes space economically useful in a new way: the ability to move material from orbit to Earth quickly, reliably, and affordably. Over time, that supports point-to-point logistics, 10 tons of cargo, anywhere on Earth in an hour. It also creates the foundation for a reusable reentry network and enables new categories of space activity, including in-space manufacturing, supporting AI data centers, advanced manufacturing and novel materials. 

We have a strong foundation, clear demand, and a technical path in front of us. Now the company is scaling rapidly. We are expanding the team, growing our operational footprint, and building the systems needed to execute at the next level. This is a chance to join a company with real traction, working on a problem that matters, at the point where execution and scale begin to define the outcome.

The Role 

Use your imagination, the space is infinite with possibilities, you’ll work at a place where we exist to accelerate the transition of industry off Earth. In the near term, that means building the return lane from space and making it so useful that we have created various forms of use cases for what we are building here for our customers. Be part of a space start-up, owning the processes and tooling that enable rapid, reliable hardware development. We are looking for passionate, highly-driven people who thrive in a build-heavy environment and can move seamlessly between execution, growth, and focus. We are not another rocket company.

Interested in working at Outpost and joining our mission? Please submit our general application below.

We are rapidly hiring for the below positions: 

Lead Avionics Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Don't see a job you are interested in? We will be hiring for more positions, so please submit an application. 

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation: (commensurate with experience).
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

Principal Thermal Protection System Engineer 

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. 

Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that can bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours. We call it exologistics, space-to-Earth logistics at planetary scale. This is not a paper concept or a distant roadmap. Our system is in active development, with core technologies advancing toward flight readiness. 

The need is already here and the market has responded. We have validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements, and a growing pipeline across government and commercial customers.  

Outpost is building the logistics layer that makes space economically useful in a new way: the ability to move material from orbit to Earth quickly, reliably, and affordably. Over time, that supports point-to-point logistics, 10 tons of cargo, anywhere on Earth in an hour. It also creates the foundation for a reusable reentry network and enables new categories of space activity, including in-space manufacturing, supporting AI data centers, advanced manufacturing and novel materials. 

We have a strong foundation, clear demand, and a technical path in front of us. Now the company is scaling rapidly. We are expanding the team, growing our operational footprint, and building the systems needed to execute at the next level. This is a chance to join a company with real traction, working on a problem that matters, at the point where execution and scale begin to define the outcome.

The Role 

The Principal Thermal Protection System Engineer (TPS) will lead the design, analysis, and implementation of the (TPS) for our Carryall reentry vehicle. This role sits at the intersection of high-temperature materials science, aerothermal analysis, and mechanical design. You will own the primary barrier that allows our vehicles to survive the extreme environments of reentry, turning the "impossible" physics of returning from orbit into a repeatable, reusable operation. 

You will work closely with engineering leadership and the mechanical engineering team, to architect a TPS that is robust enough to handle hypersonic heat fluxes and flexible enough to stow and deploy on orbit. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who is ready to take ownership of a flight-critical subsystem from design through to flight qualification. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead TPS Architecture: Define the TPS architecture and thermal protection strategy for the Carryall vehicle, selecting materials and material stack-ups that balance thermal performance, mass, and mechanical flexibility.
• Aerothermal Analysis: Perform and guide high-fidelity aeroheating analysis (CFD) and thermal response modeling to validate specifications and predict performance under reentry loads.
• Material Qualification: Lead the testing and characterization of flexible and rigid TPS materials, including arc-jet testing, radiant heat testing, and mechanical load testing.
• Design for Manufacturability: Oversee the transition from theoretical design to flight hardware, managing vendor relationships for TPS materials including fabrics, thermal barriers, and adhesives.
• Validation & Verification: Develop and support the verification plan for the TPS subsystem, ensuring all requirements are met prior to flight.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical roadmap for future scaled up re-entry vehicle generations 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering (or related field).
• 10+ years of experience in the development of thermal protection systems, hypersonic aerodynamics, or high-temperature structural materials.
• Deep understanding of heat transfer mechanisms (convection, radiation, conduction) specifically during atmospheric entry.
• Simulation expertise: Proficiency with thermal and ablation modeling tools (e.g., FIAT, CMA, Thermal Desktop, or custom solvers) and analysis software (ANSYS, MATLAB/Python).
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing, specifically environmental or arc-jet testing of TPS materials.
• Proven ability to manage complex trade studies involving mass, volume, and thermal performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex thermal risks to the broader engineering team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where requirements may evolve and urgency is key. 

Preferred Experience 

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (Not required, but beneficial)
• Experience with Deployable Aerodynamic Decelerators (HIAD/ADEPT) or flexible thermal protection systems for reentry at extreme thermal heat. 
• Direct experience with hypersonic vehicle flight hardware from concept to post-flight analysis.
• Familiarity with government or commercial spaceflight standards (NASA/DoD) for thermal protection.
• Experience in a "Design, Build, Fly" environment with rapid iteration cycles. 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive compensation: $180,000 - $230,000; (commensurate with experience). 
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

The Regional Safety Engineer provides hands-on safety and environmental support to Archer’s Huntington Beach composites manufacturing site and Hawthorne Airport flight operations. This role owns day-to-day implementation of Archer’s Safety and Environmental Services programs in the region, with a focus on high-hazard equipment (autoclaves, pressure vessels, ovens, CNC machining, dust collection, compressors, chillers) and aircraft/ground operations. The engineer partners closely with site leadership, maintenance, facilities, and flight ops to drive risk down while enabling schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as primary safety engineer for Huntington Beach and Hawthorne, serving as the first point of contact for supervisors and technicians on EHS questions and issues.
• Lead pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs) and buy-offs for regional equipment and processes, including autoclaves, ovens, pressure vessels and air receivers, CNC/gantry systems, dust collection, compressed air/vacuum systems, and refrigeration/chiller systems.
• Own regional compliance for Cal/OSHA pressure vessel/air receiver requirements (registration, inspections, relief devices, nameplate verification) in coordination with Facilities and third-party inspectors.
• Support electrical and machine-safety risk assessments for 480 V, high-amp equipment (autoclaves, ovens, chillers, compressors, CNC) including arc-flash label implementation, LOTO procedures, guarding, and safe-work practices.
• Develop and maintain documented operating envelopes and safety limits for thermal processes (autoclave cures, oven cycles, reefer operations), aligned with OEM ratings and Archer’s manufacturing requirements.
• Evaluate combustible dust and airborne composite hazards (machining/trim cells, sanding, dust collectors); drive controls such as source capture, collector design/protection, housekeeping standards, and respiratory protection where needed.
• Oversee safe management of compressed air and vacuum systems, including guarding of rotating components, piping/hosing integrity, condensate/oil handling, and prevention of trip, struck-by, or stored-energy hazards.
• Coordinate hazardous materials and waste controls related to site equipment (refrigerants such as R-134a, process oils, resins, water-treatment media), including labeling, storage, spill response, and proper waste classification and disposal.
• Provide direct safety support to Hawthorne flight operations: ramp safety, aircraft ground handling, walk-around/maintenance hazards, tug and GSE use, fueling interfaces, and coordination with airport rules and procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections and structured hazard walks at both locations, generate clear corrective actions, and track closure with accountable owners.
• Support incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and root-cause analysis for the region; ensure findings translate into practical engineering or procedural controls.
• Deliver targeted safety training and toolbox talks for local teams (LOTO, machine safety, pressure systems, flight-line safety, contractor controls), coordinating with the central safety training function.
• Partner with Facilities and Projects on change management (MOC) for new equipment, relocations, and process changes; ensure regulatory triggers (Cal/OSHA, fire code, air district, building permits) are identified and addressed early.
• Maintain site-level EHS documentation: procedures, checklists, inspection records, equipment safety files, and PSSR/buy-off packages for assigned assets.
• Support contractor and vendor management in the region, including pre-job risk review, orientation expectations, and safe work verification around high-hazard systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of EHS or safety engineering experience in aerospace, aviation maintenance, advanced composites, or heavy manufacturing, with direct exposure to high-hazard equipment (pressure vessels, ovens, CNC/machining, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience supporting flight operations, aircraft maintenance, or airport/ramp environments (Part 91/135/121 or experimental flight test), including familiarity with flight-line hazards and controls.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA/Cal-OSHA requirements and relevant codes/standards for: machine guarding, LOTO, electrical safety, pressure vessels/boilers, walking-working surfaces, and respiratory protection.
• Hands-on experience conducting formal hazard/risk assessments and PSSRs, writing practical procedures, and implementing engineered and administrative controls in active operations.
• Proven ability to collaborate on the floor with technicians, maintenance, and operations leaders, and to influence without formal authority across functions and locations.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between Huntington Beach, Hawthorne, and other regional sites (target 25–40%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with composites manufacturing processes (prepreg layup, bonding, cure, trim) and associated chemical and dust hazards.
• Direct experience with autoclave and large industrial oven safety, including OEM interfaces, over-temperature/over-pressure protection, and validation/qualification activities.
• Prior work with combustible dust systems and dust collectors in aerospace or industrial settings.
• Familiarity with airport operations manuals, ground handling standards, and coordination with airport authorities or FBOs.
• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent, or clear progress toward one.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $117,800 - $140,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Maritime Division has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and data analysis to create software and hardware solutions that radically evolve the capabilities of our customers. We are fielding the next generation of autonomous systems to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of maritime operations. Anduril has brought to market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth underwater vessel platform and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "small" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on billion-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

We are continuing to expand our product portfolio, now moving into the surface maritime domain. Products like Dive-XL, Dive-LD, Copperhead, Seabed Sentry, and surface products in the pipeline will create a system-of-systems that enable a multitude of autonomous missions across all maritime domains. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact and working on systems that directly contribute to achieving national strategic priorities, we want you to join Anduril’s Maritime Division and help us build the future of defense capability. 

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer to join our Maritime team. You will work closely with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for designing and supporting the integration of various subsystems, leading the testing effort, and ensuring overall system performance meets the required specifications and standards. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of surface platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Design & Integration:

• Conduct vehicle platform system design & analysis as required by your supported program
• Generate design reviews, requirements analysis, and system verification planning to ensure compliance with project goals and industry standard
• Support the design, integration, and verification process of various subsystems, including sensors, navigation, propulsion, communication systems, autonomy software, and power systems, into a complete and fully functional surface platform
• Develop a path to product integration via generating and tracking requirements, design validation, integration and testing and establishing success criteria for any new feature or capability
• Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of product design, integration, and test efforts
• Identify improvements and new capabilities that map to platform roadmap

Test:

• Support the development, review, and execution of comprehensive test plans for development, integration, verification and acceptance testing
• Perform as Technical Lead and consulted resource for troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of our surface platform in the field
• Development and maintenance of all test documents for surface platform systems
• Support the development and maintenance of a test and evaluation program that may be subject to Government test & evaluation standards
• Assist with the collection and analysis of metrics from field testing
• Assist with technical review of detailed test reports to test & evaluate surface platforms and new capabilities

Sustain:

• Develop and maintain processes, tools and quality assurance practices for surface platform and payload data as well as issue tracking and resolution
• Maintenance of vehicle architecture including all interfaces for all aspects of the platform
• Support the development and implementation of processes for maintaining configuration control, version control, documentation and overall safety compliance throughout the entire development and test cycle, including land and sea based efforts for extended hours as required
• Support the development and implementation of an integrated product support program for operational support and maintenance needs

Program Support:

• Perform as key stakeholder for a Department of Defense program
• Collaborate with external partners or customers in the design, integration & test phases, addressing their requirements and ensuring successful integration of their payloads into the surface platform and of the system into the overall mission lifecycle
• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
• Support proposals with technical content and estimates for efforts

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A genuine interest and 7+ years experience in systems engineering, integration and testing
• Familiarity with concepts of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and control theory
• Experience in field test and operationally focused environments
• Ability to use basic test equipment
• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills (effective for broad audiences)
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Ability to travel 30% with potential surges above 30%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience operating and testing complex systems in a maritime environment
• Experience in a product development environment
• Proficiency in data analysis tools: Python, MATLAB, R, SQL
• Experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging
• Experience managing a test and evaluation program

Role Overview

SirenOpt is looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer – High Voltage Systems to help architect, design, and validate the high-voltage electrical systems behind our next-generation metrology platform.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who enjoys working close to the technology, solving hard problems quickly, and helping shape products in an early-stage startup environment.

This role is ideal for an engineer who is energized by deep tech, thrives in cross-functional environments, and is motivated by the opportunity to build something genuinely new.

You will work closely with a small, highly capable team to turn advanced plasma science into robust, manufacturable, field-ready systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and contribute to the electrical design and validation of SirenOpt’s plasma-based metrology systems.
• Design high-voltage and mixed-signal electronics from concept through schematic capture, layout guidance, bring-up, debug, testing, and integration.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, software, algorithm, and project engineers to develop reliable and scalable products.
• Research and evaluate new concepts, components, and architectures for advanced low-temperature plasma instrumentation.
• Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to refine designs based on real-world use, integration needs, and product feedback.
• Create and maintain core technical documentation, including requirements, schematics, wiring diagrams, validation plans, and test reports.
• Help translate frontier R&D into practical hardware that can perform in demanding industrial environments.

What We’re Looking For

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong experience in high-voltage PCB design, ideally above 5 kV.
• Hands-on experience across the full PCB development cycle, including concept, schematics, layout, manufacturing support, bring-up, testing, and HW/SW integration.
• Experience with mixed-signal designs that combine analog, digital, and high-voltage circuitry.
• Familiarity with DfX practices such as DFM and DFT, along with structured engineering review processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, multidisciplinary environment with a high degree of ownership.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience in electron optics, electron beam systems, plasma systems, or similar high-voltage applications.
• Familiarity with CE, UL, or other regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience with high-precision industrial systems used in metrology, automation, or advanced material processing.
• Exposure to metrology sensors or instrumentation for advanced materials.

Why Join SirenOpt

• Help define a new category in advanced materials metrology.
• Work on genuinely novel deep-tech hardware with real scientific and industrial impact.
• Join an early-stage team where your decisions directly shape the product, technology, and company.
• Build systems at the intersection of plasma science, electronics, sensing, and AI-driven analytics.
• Contribute to technology that can expand what researchers and industry teams are able to see, measure, and optimize.

Job Summary

This position supports technical sales and application engineering activities for HVAC products, driving business growth in West Region of the United States through bilingual communication and coordination with HQ. He/She provides daily technical analysis, reviews mechanical drawings, and prepares equipment proposals to ensure proper system application and compliance with design requirements. He/She supports new product introductions and enhances field team effectiveness by diagnosing application issues, creating technical sales tools, and distributing engineering data in collaboration with HQ.

The Opportunity

Technical Application, Design & Compliance

• Provide daily HVAC technical analysis and application support for sales opportunities and project proposals to ensure optimal system performance and customer satisfaction in West Regional (Office Location : Orange, California)
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and submittal documents to ensure proper equipment application and strict compliance with design requirements.
• Ensure all product applications and system designs strictly adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements, including DOE, AHRI, UL, and local building codes, to guarantee safety and performance compliance.
• Prepare detailed equipment proposals, system selections, and technical recommendations based on specific project conditions and engineering requirements.

Training & Market Education

• Conduct technical seminars and webinars (both virtual and face-to-face) for internal Sales teams, Reps, Engineers, and Contractors to disseminate product knowledge and simplify the application of LG systems.
• Develop and deliver educational content that empowers stakeholders to effectively design and sell LG solutions, ensuring the market is up-to-date on the latest technologies and installation best practices.

HQ Coordination & Reporting

• Provide bilingual (Korean/English) technical communication to facilitate seamless HQ coordination, field support, and resolution of complex customer inquiries.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports to HQ, detailing market trends, project status, technical issues, and sales activities.
• Diagnose application issues and coordinate directly with HQ engineering for root‑cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities in close collaboration with HQ and subsidiary engineering teams to ensure successful market launches.

Sales Support & Project Execution

• Develop and share estimated equipment quotes with key internal and external stakeholders to support accurate project planning and strategic decision-making.
• Create technical sales tools and application resources to significantly improve sales and field team effectiveness in the market.
• Provide flexible support for sales and project activities, which may require overtime to meet critical deadlines, handle urgent inquiries, or support peak business periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or an equivalent technical degree is required.
• Prior experience in the HVAC industry, specifically with technical sales or application engineering, is essential
• Professional fluency in both Korean and English (written and verbal) is mandatory for HQ communication.
• This position may require working outside of standard business hours (overtime) to support urgent sales projects and meet strict deadlines
• Domestic & International Travel: Availability for some domestic and international travel is required to support field activities, attend headquarters training, and visit client sites. Travel frequency will vary based on project demands and business requirements

Vast is looking for an Electrical Engineer, Crew Avionics, reporting to the Manager of Human Interface Avionics, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Own hardware from “cradle to grave”, coordinating with other teams to rapidly iterate on and deliver quality avionics products. You will own your hardware products in both success and in failure, though in the case of the latter you can expect support and resources rather than reprimand.
• Translate high-level operational requirements into detailed electrical specifications and design documents.
• Perform trade studies and analyses to select optimal components, technologies, and design approaches.
• Ensure that development and testing is carried out in a safe and controlled manner, prioritizing the safety of employees and the astronaut crew above all else. 
• Design and develop complex multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) for flight hardware, adhering to rigorous space-grade standards.
• Schematic capture, component selection, and layout for high-reliability boards in a punishing space environment.
• Work with the PCB layout design team to help with the layout phase of design, and occasionally step up and layout a coupon or even flight PCB yourself 
• Perform signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC analysis to ensure robust designs.
• Analysis & Simulation:
• Conduct circuit analysis, worst-case analysis, fault tolerance analysis, and derating analysis.
• Utilize simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink) for design verification and optimization.
• Test & Verification:
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for PCBs and integrated systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, radiation, EMC) and flight qualification campaigns.
• Documentation & Review:
• Generate clear and concise design documentation, test procedures, and reports.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Participate in design reviews for peer’s PCB designs.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, systems engineering, manufacturing, test, and operations to ensure seamless cooperation on bringing the design to its final integration, flight, and decommissioning. 
• Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Some experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on system and PCB design.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, KiCad).
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and communication interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, Ethernet, RS-422).
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC principles.
• Experience with simulation tools (eg. SPICE) to evaluate design decisions and de-risk new circuit designs before spending the money on hardware. 
• Experience with hardware testing, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Familiarity with audio electronics (speakers/microphones/amplifiers
• Experience with high-reliability/fault-tolerant electronics for aerospace or defense applications.
• Familiarity with space-grade components and radiation effects.
• Experience with human-machine interface (HMI) design principles.
• Experience designing audio systems - whether professionally or for your home movie theater!
• Experience designing lighting systems - whether professionally or for your spooky Halloween LED display!
• Familiarity with complex system architectures.
• Experience with environmental testing for flight hardware.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and data analysis.
• Hands-on engineering - equal willingness to work at your desktop computer, with a soldering iron in the lab, and with a broom to clean up afterwards. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to independently but also collaboratively as a teammate to achieve ambitious goals.
• Willing to make mistakes, take responsibilities, work independently and be transparent about your work