Aerospace Engineer Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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Product Engineer (Aerospace)

  • Consolidated Precision Products
  • Cudahy, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cudahy, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

We are looking for a Product Engineer to join our CPP Cudahy Team! As a Product Engineer you will be a key member of the Engineering team, working closely with Sales/Customer Service & Quality...

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Part Time Avionics Systems Engineer

  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications 10 years of full-time aerospace experience in aircraft, avionics, flight controls, propulsion/engine controls, and/or other aircraft systems....

Hybrid Part Time

Senior Avionics Systems Engineer

  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications 10 years of full-time aerospace experience in aircraft, avionics, flight controls, propulsion/engine controls, and/or other aircraft systems....

Hybrid Contract

Propulsion Engineer, Development Operations (Raptor)

  • SpaceX
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago

engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar discipline 5+ years working in multidisciplinary teams, projects, or programs in a rapidly changing, highly demanding environment Demonstrated ability...

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Senior Avionics Systems Engineer

  • Vast Space
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline. 5+ years of professional or project experience with...

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Avionics Systems Engineer (Dragon)

  • Space Exploration Technologies
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the...

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Test Engineer, Propulsion Components (Starship)

  • Space Exploration Technologies
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago

engineering, fluid dynamics, automation and control systems, as well as the interpretation and analysis of test data....

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Propulsion Engineer (Falcon Components)

  • Space Exploration Technologies
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Master's degree or 1+ years of professional experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work long hours and weekends as needed Travel to vendors and other...

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Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Development Operations)

  • Space Exploration Technologies
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 12 days ago

PROPULSION ENGINEER (RAPTOR DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS) The Propulsion Engineer role is responsible for owning the development, production, and operation of the engine ignition system, transients sequences...

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Spacecraft Systems Engineer (mid-career) - Millennium Space Systems

  • Boeing
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 13 days ago

engineering or other relevant engineering or science discipline Minimum of 5 years of directly relevant aerospace industry experience, preferably with spacecraft systems Demonstrated leadership and...

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Systems Engineer II - Flight Test Engineer (Onsite)

  • RTX
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Date Posted: 2026-02-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration...

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Senior Systems Engineer - Flight Test Engineer (onsite)

  • RTX
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Date Posted: 2026-02-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E02 ~ 2002 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E02 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration...

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Staff Propulsion Engineer - Spacecraft Propulsion Subsystem (Lev

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Redondo Beach, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Conducting fluid mechanics analyses and scoping, bounding, and reviewing additional analyses related to combustion, aerodynamics, thermal properties, and stress....

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Electric Propulsion Engineer II (Starshield)

  • Space Exploration Technologies
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 18 days ago

SpaceX is looking to hire an Electric Propulsion Engineer to work with a brilliant and passionate team of engineers....

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Staff Propulsion Engineer Spacecraft Propulsion Subsystem (Level 5)

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Redondo Beach, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Conducting fluid mechanics analyses and scoping, bounding, and reviewing additional analyses related to combustion, aerodynamics, thermal properties, and stress....

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Salary for Aerospace Engineer Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Aerospace Engineers in Santa Monica, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
59.1%
Master's Degree
27.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.4%
Associate's Degree
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.3%
High School or GED
1.8%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Aerospace Engineers in Santa Monica, CA
2-4 years
32.3%
4-6 years
20.5%
8-10 years
9.7%
1-2 years
9.4%
6-8 years
7.6%
None
7.5%
10+ years
6.6%
Less than 1 year
6.6%