Aerospace Engineer Jobs in Whittier, CA

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Flight Test Engineer

  • CX2
  • El Segundo, CA (22 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (22 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

operating electronic warfare systems Reviewing data of complex systems to drive root cause analysis and process improvement (examples include control software, RF links, power delivery systems, and propulsion...

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Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Senior) - Millennium Space Systems

  • Boeing
  • El Segundo, CA (22 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (22 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive,...

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Staff Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems Design & Analysis

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 2 days ago

About the Team: The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R....

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Senior Propulsion Engineer - Ground Fluids

  • Varda
  • El Segundo, CA (22 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (22 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 days ago

About This Role Varda Space Industries is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to be responsible for ground propulsion fluid systems for Varda spacecraft....

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Senior Avionics Engineer

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Develop complete avionics systems, including architecture, design, integration, and verification, from initial concept through flight-qualified hardware Collaborate with propulsion...

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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems Design & Analysis

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago

.) - Establish and standardize best practices across the Propulsion organization for things like fittings, bolts, seals, etc....

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Flight Test Engineer, Roadrunner

  • Anduril
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Flight Test Engineer, Roadrunner Anduril Quality Assurance Costa Mesa, CA, USA USD 113k-149k / year + Equity Posted on Oct 16, 2025 Apply now Anduril Industries is a defense technology company...

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Staff Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & Test

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 days ago

About the Team: The propulsion team at Relativity is responsible for the successful development of the engines that will power the Terran R vehicle....

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Principal Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & Test

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 days ago

system development and/or test environment Nice to haves, but not required: Working knowledge of fluid components such as valves and instrumentation Working knowledge of engine subsystems such as combustion...

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Propulsion Engineer II, Engine Systems & Test

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 days ago

About the Team: The Propulsion team at Relativity is responsible for the successful development of the engines that will power the Terran R vehicle....

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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & Test

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 days ago

About the Team: The propulsion team at Relativity is responsible for the successful development of the engines that will power the Terran R vehicle....

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Senior Aerodynamics Engineer, Air Vehicles

  • Anduril
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Engineering 5+ work experience as an individual contributing engineer Experience with aircraft performance and analysis predictions Competent in a variety of aerodynamic analysis techniques including...

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Flight Test Engineer, Missiles

  • Anduril
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Experience with multiple different propulsion systems to include air and non-air breathing....

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Propulsion Engineer, Test & Controls

  • Anduril
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar. 5+ years relevant engineering experience in gas turbine / aerospace / defense / automotive...

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Senior Flight Test Engineer, Missiles

  • Anduril
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Experience with multiple different propulsion systems to include air and non-air breathing US Salary Range $142,000 $190,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of...

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Demographic Data for Whittier, CA

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Salary for Aerospace Engineer Jobs in Whittier, CA

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Highest Education Level

Aerospace Engineers in Whittier, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
59.1%
Master's Degree
28.0%
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 Whittier, 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%