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Systems Engineer II
California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory
United States
We are seeking a Systems Engineer II to support the development, integration, test, and operational readiness of JPL flight systems. This position will be responsible for the design,…
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Senior Systems Engineer, Avionics
Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA
The Senior Systems Engineer, Avionics oversees the design, integration, and testing of avionics systems for our Winnebago Spaceship. They ensure that all systems are ready for both launch…
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Chief Engineer (Lunar Landers)
Impulse Space
Redondo Beach, CA
- $240,000 to $300,000 USD / year
As Chief Engineer, you will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, test, mission operations, and executive leadership to drive technical decisions, manage program risk, and ensure…
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Guidance, Navigation, & Control Systems Test Engineer
University of Colorado Denver
Boulder, CO
- $34,986 USD / year
LASP is looking for a Guidance, Navigation, & Control (GNC) Systems Test Engineer to join the spacecraft team for a deep space mission that will tour the inner solar system and explore the…
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Sr Ground Sys Engineer I, Mech 5672562003 Stennis
Rocket Lab USA
Stennis Space Center, MS
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Product Development Engineer Rifle - CCI Speer
The Kinetic Group Operations LLC
Lewiston, ID
- $80,000 to $130,000 USD / year
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Senior Process Engineer
Leidos
Huntsville, AL
We are seeking a motivated, hands-on Senior Process Engineer to play a key role in the development, implementation, and ramp-up of a new, state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing…
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Process Engineer
Leidos
Huntsville, AL
We are seeking a motivated, hands-on Process Engineer to support in the development, implementation, and ramp-up of a new, state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing facility. This position…
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Product Development Engineer II - New Glenn
Blue Origin LLC
Seattle, WA
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth…
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Founding Account Executive
Flint
San Francisco, CA
- $220,000 to $260,000 USD / year
Flint is the agentic platform that ships pages from your brand and ad campaigns. AI doesn't replace marketers. It removes the work that should never have been theirs: building a one-off…
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Manufacturing Engineer III
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply…
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Structural Analyst III - New Glenn Stage 2
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
United States
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth…
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Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer - Composites and Structures
Umbra
Santa Barbara, CA
Occasionally support launch and test campaigns outside regular hours, including evenings and weekends.
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Vehicle Structures Engineer I (Heat Shield)
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA
The Base Heat Shield Structures team is responsible for the full design, build, and test lifecycle of Terran R’s base heat shield. Our team is responsible for all structure AFT of the…
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New Glenn Stage 2 Materials & Process Engineer II
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
United States
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth…
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Quality Engineer III, Test Environment
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
United States
Blue National Security is seeking a Quality Engineer to support hardware and software test and verification operations. You will make sure that test and build activities on safety-critical…
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Materials and Process Engineer III – Friction Stir Welding
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth…
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Materials and Process Engineer II – Friction Stir Welding
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth…
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Sr Fluids Design Engineer
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth…
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Senior Thermal Engineer
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Denver, CO
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth…
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Autonomy Software Systems Engineer Sr – New Glenn
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL · Denver, CO
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth…
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RF Test Engineer, Amazon Leo
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
San Diego, CA
As a RF Engineer, you will be responsible for integration and test activities for various payload related features for the Leo satellite , ground gateway and the customer terminals.
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GNC Engineer
Icarus
El Segundo, CA
Own the GNC stack end to end: modeling, simulation, control law design, estimation, tuning, validation, and flight test
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Sr. Go-To-Market Manager
CHERVON NORTH AMERICA INC
Mooresville, NC
Partner with Product Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Account Operations, and Sales to resolve launch gaps and escalate risks requiring leadership decisions.
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Principal Engineer - Automation & Assembly
Medline Industries, LP
Glens Falls, NY
- $116,000 to $174,000 USD / year
Join our team as a Principal Engineer supporting Automation and Assembly. We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on individual contributor to support product development and manufacturing…

Icarus

GNC Engineer

El Segundo, CA, United States

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Job details

Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 24, 2026

Original job description

Icarus was founded on the belief that the Stratosphere is the Forgotten Frontier and that reclaiming it will define the next era of aerospace and what is possible from the sky. We build solar-powered aircraft that fly at 60,000 ft for weeks at a time, delivering persistent, affordable, and scalable presence from this layer of the atmosphere.

Mission

Re-establish and maintain dominance in the Stratosphere.

Levels

We are hiring at Level I, Level II, and Level III through this posting. Your level will be determined during the interview process based on your technical skills, relevant experience, and demonstrated scope of ownership.

What you’ll do

Design, implement, and fly guidance, navigation, and control systems for long-endurance stratospheric aircraft
Own the GNC stack end to end: modeling, simulation, control law design, estimation, tuning, validation, and flight test
Develop and maintain vehicle dynamics models and simulation environments
Design and tune controllers for launch, climb, station-keeping, loiter, descent, and recovery
Integrate GNC tightly with avionics, sensors, propulsion, and autonomy software
Debug and iterate rapidly using flight data, hardware-in-the-loop, and field testing
Support integration, production bring-up, and flight operations in the desert

What we’re looking for

1+ years working on real GNC systems for aircraft, UAVs, spacecraft, or similarly complex dynamic systems
Strong fundamentals in dynamics, controls, estimation, and linear systems
Familiarity with state estimation (EKF/UKF), sensor fusion, and inertial navigation
Experience designing and tuning control systems that fly on real vehicles
Comfortable working from first principles and validating with test and flight data
Ability to move fast, own outcomes, and troubleshoot in the field

Our culture = elite sports team. Winning = having fun

Hyperfocus
Extreme Ownership
Radical Transparency

Why Icarus

Meaningful equity
Top market salary and bonuses
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Factory in El Segundo
Real ownership, real hardware, real flight
Small team, massive responsibility
High signal (engineering) to noise (management) culture
Dream desk setup
Daily lunch
Unlimited celsius

This is not a normal engineering job

We are pioneers, not corporate managers. Icarus deliberately optimizes for a high signal (engineers) to noise (management) ratio, where engineering, flight, and execution matter more than process, politics, or management overhead
You will work side by side with the CEO and a small team of world-class builders. You will own your subsystem end to end. Design it. Build it. Break it. Fix it. Validate it in the desert. Fly it. Then do it again, faster
We expect full extreme ownership. This is a high-trust, no-BS team, and everyone pulls their weight
We are hiring across the stack: mechanical, aerodynamics, RF, GNC, electrical, avionics, power electronics, energy storage, software, and systems
We want builders. No hand-holding. No fluff. No fake projects. No slide decks. No sitting in meetings all day. Just raw engineering, real hardware, and real flight
You must thrive under pressure, learn fast, troubleshoot in the field, and push hardware to its limits. We move fast. We go to Mojave at 4 am in the morning. We expect results and an obsession with quality and speed
You will be a core executor of flight systems, taking them from concept to reality and driving rapid iteration loops. You will work across design, integration, testing, and flight. If you want real ownership, real hardware, and real flight milestones, this is it.

No tourists. No bystanders. Only builders.

Hiring process

Technical interview
One-on-one with CEO
Meet the team in-person

US salary range

Level I: $100,000 - $140,000 USD per year
Level II: $140,000 - $180,000 USD per year
Level III: $180,000 - $220,000 USD per year

These ranges reflect annual base salary. Final level and base salary will be determined individually based on relevant skills, experience, and the scope of responsibility.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Icarus' total compensation package.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.