Aerospace Engineer Jobs in California

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Flight Test Engineer III

  • Aerovironment
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 1 day ago

recording test failures; and reporting test results Determine regression test requirements based on specific sub-system modifications Ability to analyze large test data sets using software tools, like MATLAB...

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Design Engineer - Aerospace Motors-Sept 2019

  • Keltia Design, Inc
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are always looking forward to receiving resumes from candidates with skills and technical experience in the aerospace sector. We are very happy to receive speculative resumes if you are looking...

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Flight Test Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)

  • ZipLine
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Collaborate with cross-functional partners (GNC, Aerodynamics, Structures, Systems Engineering) to ensure system-level requirements (e.g., acceleration, range, climb rate) are clear, measurable, and...

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Flight Test Engineer

  • Applied Intuition
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion...

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Flight Test Engineer - Device Platform

  • Skydio, Inc.
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 3 days ago

About the role: Skydio is seeking a Flight Test Engineer focused on Device Platform systems - the mobile and controller interfaces that connect pilots to autonomy. This role treats the...

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Sr. Avionics Systems Engineer

  • Varda
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 3 days ago

About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical...

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Aerodynamics Engineer

  • Hermeus
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field. 2+ years of relevant experience in aerodynamics and aerospace engineering....

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Build Engineer - Propulsion

  • Hermeus
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of...

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Lead Avionics Engineer

  • Hermeus
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

design and version control software (Altium Designer, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Capital Harness, Git, Teamcenter) Experience with avionics devices and protocols (RS-485, ARINC-685, FPGAs, GPS, INS, D38999...

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Aerodynamics Engineer, Air Vehicles

  • ANDURIL INDUSTRIES
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 7 days ago

hand calculations, vortex, lattice methods, panel methods, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Wind tunnel and flight test experience including data acquisition, data analysis and project coordination...

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Mechanical Propulsion Engineer

  • Momentus
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago

Working understanding of propulsion-system fundamentals, thermal behavior, or fluid dynamics is a plus....

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Principal/Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer (Weapons)

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Edwards, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Edwards, CA
  • 9 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to...

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Senior Principal / Principal Flight Test Engineer

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Edwards, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Edwards, CA
  • 10 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to...

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Staff Flight Test Engineer

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Mojave, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Mojave, CA
  • 11 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

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Aeronautical Engineer Senior (Wind Tunnel Operations) - Level 3

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 11 days ago

. - Bachelors or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical/Computer Engineering preferred; or equivalent experience/combined education considered - Direct experience...

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Salary for Aerospace Engineer Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Aerospace Engineers in California 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 California
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%