Aerospace Engineer Jobs in California

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E1455:Aeronautical Engineer Sr Stf

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 1 day ago

Your responsibilities will include: Lead integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation....

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Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Senior) - Millennium Space Systems

  • Boeing
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 1 day 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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Aerospace Engineer - Performance and Design

  • Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 2 days ago

Analysis of aerodynamics, propulsion, flight performance, etc. Setting up and running vehicle and component optimizations....

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Sr Staff Flight Test Engineer

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 2 days ago

Posted 1 day ago Top Secret $175,300 - $262,900 Unspecified IT - QA and Test Palmdale, CA (On-Site/Office) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR...

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Staff Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems Design & Analysis

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, 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
  • 3 days ago
  • El Segundo, 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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Staff Avionics Engineer

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Long Beach, 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 Avionics Engineer

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Long Beach, 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Long Beach, 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, 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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Senior Flight Test Engineer

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

A systems-level mindset, with the ability to balance risks and priorities across structures, aerodynamics, embedded systems, and software teams....

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Aerospace Engineer, AST, Aerospace Flight Systems

  • Armstrong Flight Research Center
  • Edwards AFB, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Edwards AFB, CA
  • 4 days ago

The Armstrong Flight Research Center's Systems Engineering & Integration Branch seeks a Chief Engineer on the Global Hawk SkyRange Project. In this high-visibility role, you will lead the systems...

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Staff Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & Test

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Beach, 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 Flight Test Engineer - Small UAS

  • Anduril
  • San Clemente, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Clemente, CA
  • 5 days ago

This position will focus heavily on new SUAS/Quadcopter aircraft development, with an emphasis in electronics, avionics, propulsion, flight characteristics, rugged design, and quality at scale....

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Principal Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & Test

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Beach, 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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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
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 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%