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Oct 21, 2026
Full time
Passive Safety Test Engineer - Fremont [274480]
$91,600 - $234,000 yearly
Tesla Fremont, CA
As a Passive Safety Test Engineer at Tesla, you will work in our crash test and dynamic sled test laboratories. You will be responsible for conducting both crash testing and sled testing required to develop and validate vehicle components, restraint systems, and overall vehicle safety performance. This position requires a high attention to detail, comprehensive knowledge of crash physics, and the ability to manage complex test programs across multiple testing methodologies. You will coordinate test execution across both facilities, working closely with test technicians for day-to-day test responsibilities, and collaborate with program managers, CAE teams, and product engineers on test planning, execution, data processing, and reporting. This is a challenging role that demands versatility, technical excellence, and a passion for saving lives. The Role Lead the preparation, set up, and execution for both full-scale crash testing and sled testing, configuring and operating...
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
Sr. Structural Test Engineer - Fremont [272111]
$91,600 - $234,000 yearly
Tesla Fremont, CA
This position will work as a member of Tesla’s reliability and test team to develop and execute component and system level testing of vehicle chassis and body structural components using servo hydraulic test equipment either in-house or at external labs. The Role Conduct hands-on component and system level durability and strength tests using MTS servo hydraulic systems Work directly with reliability and design engineers for test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications etc.) Develop test fixtures using CAD and work with in-house or external labs for fixture fabrication Conduct detailed inspections such as torque checks, crack checks etc. Identify and root cause failures Conduct data acquisition and instrumentation of sensors such as load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc. Post process test data and make detailed test reports Be involved with general test equipment maintenance and lab expansions Work in close collaboration...
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
Structural Test Engineer - Fremont [273415]
$91,600 - $195,600 yearly
Tesla Fremont, CA
This position will work as a member of Tesla’s Reliability and Test team to develop and execute component and system level testing of vehicle chassis and body structural components using servo hydraulic test equipment either in-house or at external labs. The Role Conduct hands-on component and system level durability and strength tests using MTS servo hydraulic systems Work directly with reliability and design engineers for test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications etc.) Develop test fixtures using CAD and work with in-house or external labs for fixture fabrication Conduct detailed inspections such as torque checks, crack checks etc. Identify and root cause failures Conduct data acquisition and instrumentation of sensors such as load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc. Post process test data and make detailed test reports Be involved with general test equipment maintenance and lab expansions Work in close collaboration...
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
Component Test Engineer, Closures - Fremont [276789]
$91,600 - $195,600 yearly
Tesla Fremont, CA
This person will work as a member of Tesla’s Engineering Test Team to support component and system level testing of various vehicle systems from concept through program release. This person would work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.  Multiple roles are open, including roles in camera integration, closures, and interiors testing. The Role Conduct hands-on component and system level R&D: characterization, reliability, and durability testing Work directly with reliability and design engineers to support Design Validation Plan (DVP) development, and lead test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications etc.) Develop test fixtures using CAD and work with in-house or external labs for fixture fabrication Conduct detailed inspections such as torque checks, crack checks, CAN signal review, etc. to identify and root cause failures Write necessary scripts to automate testing Conduct data...
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
Component Test Engineer, Seats - Fremont [276790]
$91,600 - $195,600 yearly
Tesla Fremont, CA
This person will work as a member of Tesla’s Engineering Test Team to support component and system level testing of various vehicle systems from concept through program release. This person would work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.  Multiple roles are open, including roles in camera integration, closures, and interiors testing. The Role Conduct hands-on component and system level R&D: characterization, reliability, and durability testing Work directly with reliability and design engineers to support Design Validation Plan (DVP) development, and lead test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications etc.) Develop test fixtures using CAD and work with in-house or external labs for fixture fabrication Conduct detailed inspections such as torque checks, crack checks, CAN signal review, etc. to identify and root cause failures Write necessary scripts to automate testing Conduct data...
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
Sr. Structural Test Engineer - Fremont [261658]
$91,600 - $234,000 yearly
Tesla Fremont, CA
This position will work as a member of Tesla’s reliability and test team to develop and execute component and system level testing of vehicle chassis and body structural components using servo hydraulic test equipment either in-house or at external labs. The Role Conduct hands-on component and system level durability and strength tests using MTS servo hydraulic systems Work directly with reliability and design engineers for test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications etc. ) Develop test fixtures using CAD and work with in-house or external labs for fixture fabrication Conduct detailed inspections such as torque checks, crack checks etc. Identify and root cause failures Conduct data acquisition and instrumentation of sensors such as load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc. Post process test data and make detailed test reports Be involved with general test equipment maintenance and lab expansions Work in close collaboration...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Electrical/Mechanical Integration Field Engineer
$110,000 - $150,000 yearly
Amentum Ridgecrest, CA
Amentum is seeking a motivated and technically capable Electrical/Mechanical Integration Field Engineer to join our engineering team based in China Lake, CA. This is a hands-on, multifaceted role that blends electrical troubleshooting, mechanical installation support, field execution, engineering design review, wiring documentation, test support, and technician mentorship. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, preferably supported by a STEM degree, and direct experience working with fielded hardware that includes electrical systems, low-voltage circuits, sensors, wiring harnesses, connectors, mechanical interfaces, brackets, enclosures, mounting hardware, and instrumentation. This role requires someone who can work from schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, interface control documents, and field work instructions to support installation, checkout, fault isolation, corrective action, and configuration updates. This is not a desk-only...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics & Test
$124,000 - $205,000 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. MANUFACTURING Rocket Lab’s Manufacturing team are the builders and the doers who work with our advanced machinery across our global manufacturing sites to get our satellites, satellite components, and rockets out the door. They bring the designs of our engineers to life by using advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing to create our hardware and are responsible for delivering our projects and missions on time and on budget to our customers. LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - AVIONICS & TEST Based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics & Test is responsible for process...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
HITL Engineer II
$100,800 - $156,225 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS   At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Fluid Component Engineer II
$100,800 - $156,225 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. NEUTRON ROCKET Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program.  FLUID COMPONENT ENGINEER II The Fluid Component Engineer II plays a key role in the design, build and test of fluid components across the Neutron launch vehicle, including valves, actuators and regulators. You will collaborate with an amazing team of engineers in the Fluid Systems...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Electrical Engineer II
$100,800 - $156,225 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
RF Test Engineer II
$100,800 - $156,225 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS   At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Propulsion Engineer II, Engine Systems
$100,800 - $168,825 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! PROPULSION ENGINEER II – ARCHIMEDES ENGINE SYSTEMS As an Engine Systems Propulsion Engineer, you will play a critical role in the...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Propulsion Design Engineer II
$100,800 - $168,825 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. NEUTRON   Rocket Lab’s Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life. From designing and testing Neutron’s structures and components, to firing up its new Archimedes engines, to setting up Neutron’s launch pads and test sites across the United States, joining the Neutron team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time.  PROPULSION DESIGN ENGINEER II   Based out of Rocket Lab's our headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Propulsion Design Engineer is responsible for the design of engine components (combustion chambers, turbo...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Principal Systems Engineer - Mission Architecture
$173,000 - $339,000 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Principal Stage Fluids Engineer
$162,000 - $349,550 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. NEUTRON  Rocket Lab’s Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life. From designing and testing Neutron’s structures and components, to firing up its new Archimedes engines, to setting up Neutron’s launch pads and test sites across the United States, joining the Neutron team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time.  PRINCIPAL STAGE FLUIDS ENGINEER As a Principal Stage Fluids Engineer, Neutron owns the design, build, test, and review of multiple fluid systems across the Neutron launch vehicle. Our team owns all plumbing and systems...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Principal Spacecraft Operations Engineer - Secret Clearance Preferred
$173,300 - $339,400 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Principal Spacecraft Operations Engineer - Secret Clearance Preferred
$173,300 - $339,400 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Principal Spacecraft GNC Engineer - Secret Clearance
$195,000 - $376,000 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Principal Propulsion Engineer
$162,000 - $350,638 yearly
ROCKETLAB Long Beach, CA
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. NEUTRON Rocket Lab’s Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life. From designing and testing Neutron’s structures and components, to firing up its new Archimedes engines, to setting up Neutron’s launch pads and test sites across the United States, joining the Neutron team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time.  PRINCIPAL PROPULSION ENIGNEER As Principal Propulsion Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development, testing, and operation of the Archimedes Engine family, a cornerstone of the Neutron rocket program. You will...