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Job Description Job Description Principal GNC Engineer Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) The return lane isn't going to build itself. Come build it with us. Outpost is an orbital logistics company rewriting the rules of global logistics by building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global delivery through space. Our CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters of its target, and can then be refurbished and launched again. One vehicle, many missions: responsive logistics and precision delivery for national security; commercial cargo moved with real cadence; R&D payloads flown, tested, and refined across repeatable cycles; and critical aid delivered where roads and runways can't reach. The demand is already here, validated through defense and civil agreements and supported by a growing pipeline of government and commercial customers. We have the customers, the team, and a clear technical path ahead of us. We're building the return lane. Come build it with us The Role Outpost is building vehicles that bring things back from space. Getting mass from orbit to a precise point on the ground is a GNC problem end to end: a deorbit burn that has to hit an entry corridor, a hypersonic entry that has to bleed energy inside structural and thermal limits, and a guided descent that has to land on a target, repeatably, and cheaply enough to do it often. We're hiring a Principal GNC Engineer to own that chain. This is not a role where you hand algorithms over a wall. You'll design the guidance and estimation architecture, write the flight code, put it on hardware, sit through the HIL runs, go out to the drop tests and flight campaigns, and come back with data that changes the design. If you want to see your controller fly within months rather than years, this is that job. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline with 5+ years as a GNC or Controls professional or Advanced degree with 3+ years as a GNC or Controls professional Software development experience in C++ and Python. Experience in software tools such as Git, Jira, and CI Pipeline Algorithms on real hardware (e.g. Extended Kalman Filters, LQR) Strong understanding of classical dynamics, modeling and simulation, classical and modern control. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven atmosphere. Passion for space and the application of advanced estimation and control techniques in this domain Additional Qualifications: Experience with implementing optimal control for burn planning Experience with satellite maneuvering and thruster systems Demonstrated project or professional experience in satellite attitude determination and control Experience in end-to-end development of three axis stabilized spacecraft incorporating momentum, magnetic, and/or propulsive control. Experience with flexible body control, orbital maneuvering, filtering, fault management, software development, and navigation filtering. Responsibilities: Modeling, design, analysis, implementation and test of satellite attitude determination and control (ADCS) algorithms. Hardware performance specification including reaction wheel and torque rod sizing, sensor noise and performance, characteristics, redundancy and fault management. Define and own ADCS requirements definition with electrical and mechanical engineers Implement closed loop pointing, orbit raising, and station keeping algorithms for flight. Analyze platform stability to ensure low jitter of line-of-sight instruments. Develop high fidelity 6 degree of freedom satellite simulations using Python, Matlab or C++. Develop entry guidance, entry corridor and reachability analysis, deorbit burn targeting, aerothermal and load-constrained trajectory shaping. Develop EKF and UKF with GNSS, IMU, air data, radar or laser altimetry, magnetometers, and optical or terrain-relative sensors; sensor error modeling and calibration; GNSS-denied or degraded navigation, including through plasma blackout. Implement control of aerodynamically unstable or marginally stable vehicles, gain scheduling and robust control across wide Mach and dynamic pressure ranges, actuator and effector allocation, autonomous mode sequencing and abort logic. Support flight test campaigns at test sites - test planning, instrumentation requirements, real-time support, and flight data reconstruction. Compensation & Benefits: Salary: Principal: $190,000- $225,00, based on experience Additional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact. Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create. Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security. PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays. Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth. Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized. Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure. Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too. Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 , or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Job Description Job Description The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. Ursa Major is bringing a new model to propulsion and defense technology: one where performance and access are no longer constrained by legacy systems. We design, build, and deploy advanced propulsion systems that power national security missions, hypersonic capabilities, and the future of space access. Our mission requires an extraordinary team-one that will mold tomorrow's critical technologies while deploying today's best. We are an intrinsically motivated team with a passion for solving complex technical problems and empowering each other every day, knowing that there is always room for growth. As a Principal DevOps Engineer within our Digital Operations team, you won't just be managing servers or responding to deployment tickets. You will be a principal technical leader and system architect responsible for owning and shaping Ursa Major's platform engineering, infrastructure automation, and software deployment strategies across cloud, on-premise, and manufacturing environments. Sitting at the vital intersection of Software Engineering, IT, Zero-Trust Networking, Digital Manufacturing, and Cybersecurity, you will build the foundational platforms that empower our engineering and manufacturing teams to design, test, and deliver mission-critical systems faster and more reliably. As Ursa Major expands, you will decompose complex technical challenges, author clear architecture designs, and drive pragmatic, high-impact solutions that connect our cloud environments directly to physical manufacturing and test-bench hardware. Responsibilities: Platform Architecture & Developer Experience Lead the research, design, and continuous improvement of platform infrastructure, software deployment, and Developer Experience (DX) across the enterprise. Decompose complex infrastructure problems into maintainable systems; author clear technical design documents and lead cross-functional teams through execution. Act as a strategic connector between Software Engineering, IT, and Networking to unify tooling, share infrastructure patterns, and eliminate operational silos. Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), GitOps & High Availability (HA) Advance our declarative Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GitOps practices (using Terraform, Helm, and ArgoCD/Flux) to deliver fully automated, drift-free application lifecycles across Azure GovCloud and AWS GovCloud. Extend containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) beyond cloud environments into on-premise test benches, shop-floor PCs, and edge manufacturing hardware in alignment with our CMMC Level 2 hybrid strategy. Own Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) architecture-maintaining automated backup and failover capabilities that keep critical system recovery times measured in minutes, not days. DevSecOps & AI Pipeline Integration Partner with Cybersecurity and Zero-Trust teams to integrate automated vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and policy-as-code guardrails directly into CI/CD workflows without introducing developer friction. Architect and support automated pipelines for hosted and private AI models, enabling software and engineering teams to leverage high-throughput AI capabilities safely within our secure compliance boundary. Maintain continuous telemetry, metrics, and alerting frameworks (Prometheus, Grafana) to give engineers real-time visibility into application performance and pipeline health. Leadership, Mentorship & Impact Frame all technical initiatives in terms of maximum impact on overall business health, execution speed, and system reliability. Mentor and elevate engineers across the software and IT organizations, fostering a culture of analytical, value-driven problem-solving. Function as a top-level technical decision-maker, managing high-ambiguity challenges with high autonomy while maintaining psychological safety and clear standards of excellence Minimum Qualifications: 8+ years of professional DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure/Platform Engineering experience, with a proven track record of principal-level technical leadership and system architecture. Hands-on mastery of Azure GovCloud and/or AWS GovCloud environments, with deep expertise in VPC networking, IAM, and cloud-native security controls. Advanced proficiency in Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and continuous delivery via GitOps patterns (ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, or Flux). Direct experience architecting high-availability systems, automated DR solutions, and telemetry suites (Prometheus, Grafana). Practical experience configuring automated container/code and centralized secrets management (AWS/Azure Key Vaults, HashiCorp Vault). Experience automating, deploying, or supporting hosted AI model integrations within production CI/CD pipelines. A proactive problem solver who builds trust across teams, rejects black-and-white thinking, and focuses on enabling business outcomes. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC Level 2 compliance standards and securing CUI data flows. Experience with Artifactory, SonarQube, Open Policy Agent (OPA), Kyverno, or automated Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) tooling. Experience automating physical hardware, edge nodes, or shop-floor environments using Packer, Ansible, K3s, or Rancher. Experience orchestrating self-hosted or private AI model execution frameworks. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $175,000 - $215,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Classification: Full-Time, Exempt Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits) Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA) Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport EAP Program Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match Equity Grants in the Company How To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role. Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. We're an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. No outside recruiters, please.

Job Description Job Description HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers - ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL's rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other - often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned by IBM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art. HRL Laboratories advances critical structural and functional materials and semiconductor devices that enable precision navigation, quantum technologies and extreme-environment performance. With expertise from design through deployment, we deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that transform our customers' missions. Our work leverages digital manufacturing and scalable microfabrication techniques to meet tomorrow's toughest challenges. Position Summary: • Design, build, test, and analyze optical, optoelectronic, and photonic experiments for quantum communications systems and platforms • Collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams to advance quantum communications technologies Key Responsibilities: • Perform critical engineering and R&D under the supervision of staff scientists for next generation quantum photonic/electronic devices and deployable optical payloads • Design, model, setup, and test of free-space and/fiber optic experiments and design and fabrication of state-of-the-art semiconductor devices • Improve processes, perform measurements, collect, summarize, and analyze data, present and discuss data with other scientists • Work with mechanical and electrical teams to troubleshoot complex systems Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's or master's in physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related discipline • Some prior experience working with any of microfabrication, free-space/fiber optics, electronics, computer-controlled experiments obtain through coursework, independent study, or other internships • Strong desire to learn and be trained in scientific laboratory techniques and experimental procedures • Must be able to work well in a dynamic team environment and possess excellent communication skills • Working knowledge of free space optics, fiber optics, mechanical CAD software, and rf-test equipment (spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes) Physical Requirements: • Must be able to work safely in an optical testing laboratory • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organization skills are required • Must be proficient in use of computers, engineering workstations, and complex electronic equipment Special Requirements: • US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance Compensation and Benefits: Pay Range : $81,800- 98,900 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants u007C U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission For our privacy policy please visit: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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Job Description Job Description 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 including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. PRINCIPAL SPACECRAFT GUIDANCE NAVIGATION AND CONTROL (GNC) ENGINEER - SECRET CLEARANCE Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Principal Spacecraft GNC Engineer - Secret Clearance is responsible for leading GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab's growing fleet of diverse spacecraft. You will demonstrate a firm grasp of spacecraft GNC concepts and applications. You will work with all facets of the engineering life cycle: spacecraft concept and algorithm development, flight software implementation, subsystem requirements development, detailed GNC design, subsystem integration & test (I&T), and vehicle I&T. You will be responsible for planning and maintaining the development schedule to support the Space Systems Software organization in executing leading edge programs and products. You will work closely with related teams, including Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and Ground Software. You will also directly interact with customers to ensure mission success. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Mentor a team responsible for GNC design, modeling, and analysis for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include LEO, MEO, GEO, Lunar, Interplanetary, Reentry, and RPOD Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation product Development of spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management GNC component selection and GNC subsystem design Test process development and execution Define fault detection and response Hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation Integration of flight and simulation software with modern analysis, test, and operations tools Support internal and external design reviews Work with department leads and program managers to plan and maintain team schedule and milestones and report technical status Coordinate with teams in Denver, Colorado and New Zealand YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS PRINCIPAL SPACECRAFT GNC ENGINEER : B.S and 12+ years of industry experience in GNC/ADCS Active Secret clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI Prior experience directly interfacing with aerospace customers in the commercial or government sectors U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: MS or PhD 2+ years of RPOD design and operations experience Active TS/SCI clearance Experience in Jira planning and workflow Prior experiencing mentoring a team of younger engineers Hands-on experience with IMU, reaction wheels, star trackers, gyroscopes, and other GNC hardware Experience developing blended attitude solutions from a variety of sensor data Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and verifying flight software Demonstrated experience with spacecraft on-orbit operations and anomaly resolution Prior experience leading a team across a project lifecycle (not necessarily a spacecraft, not necessarily a whole GNC system) Prior experience working multiple projects simultaneously and determining priorities for a team Experience with GNC-related Business Development or conceptual design work This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance. Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package , giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company. Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts. Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Total Compensation (base and equity) $247,000-$376,000 USD Base Salary $195,000-$295,000 USD WHAT TO EXPECT We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days. FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.

Job Description Job Description Company Description IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award-winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters-at the Moment of Service . At IFS, we're flexible, we're innovative, and we're focused not only on how we can engage with our customers, but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society's greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust. We celebrate diversity and accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world. We're looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can so that we can help others make theirs. If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS. Job Description Our Aerospace & Defense business helps the world's leading airlines, MROs, OEMs and defense operators keep complex fleets and platforms mission-ready - managing the full maintenance, asset and service lifecycle at scale. We are reimagining how that software is built and delivered around AI, and we are investing in engineers who can put AI to work both inside our products and in how we build them. You operate forward deployed - working shoulder-to-shoulder with A&D customers in their own environments - to ship AI-powered mobile capabilities that connect IFS to the systems that run their operations. This is a Principal-level role: you are the person others build toward, setting technical direction across product groups, carrying deep expertise in Applied AI and Forward Deployed Engineering, and taking end-to-end ownership with a you-build-it, you-run-it mindset - from design and development through testing, deployment and operational reliability in the field. What you'll do • Shape our next-generation mobility solution. Help define and deliver the next-generation mobile experience for aviation maintenance - a fast, reliable, field-ready product that engineers trust to do their most critical work, including where connectivity is constrained. • Build AI into the product. Design and ship AI-powered product capabilities - model integration, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic architectures and the evaluation harnesses and MLOps that keep them reliable in production. You build AI systems, not just use them. • Use AI to build the product. Treat AI-assisted development and agentic tooling as core engineering capability. You raise the bar for how the team builds - measurably faster and better - and set the standard others adopt. • Deploy forward. Embed with Aerospace & Defense customers to deploy, integrate and harden solutions in their environment. You connect IFS to the systems that run their business - ERP, CRM, IoT, telemetry, and legacy and mission systems - and own the solution architecture in real customer context, under real-world constraints. • Own delivery end to end. Design, develop, test, deploy and operate across the full stack in modern general-purpose languages. You own quality through automated testing, manage delivery through CI/CD, and ensure operational reliability in cloud, edge and mobile environments. • Lead as a Principal. Drive technical strategy across product groups, make the architecture and shipping-quality calls others defer, mentor engineers, and lift the AI and forward-deployment practice of the wider organisation. Represent IFS credibly in front of customers and partners. • Anchor to the customer. Ground technical decisions in direct customer evidence and business value. You understand the A&D domain deeply enough to know which problems are worth solving and how AI changes the answer. Qualifications Essential • Demonstrated, hands-on experience leveraging AI for building products - using AI-assisted and agentic development tooling as a core part of your workflow - and for building AI within products - shipping production AI capabilities using ML integration, prompt engineering, RAG, agentic architectures, evaluation and testing, and MLOps. • Mobile engineering: a proven track record building and shipping production mobile applications, with the depth to set the technical direction for a mobile product. Native iOS development experience is strongly preferred given this role's focus on our next-generation aviation-maintenance mobility solution. • Principal-level impact: a proven track record as a recognised technical authority who drives strategy and delivery across multiple teams or product groups, with the depth to operate as a role model in the most complex, large-scope work. • Forward-deployed strength: substantial experience deploying, integrating and operating enterprise software directly in customer environments, including integration with ERP, CRM, IoT and legacy systems, and owning solution architecture in customer context. • Full-lifecycle engineering: strong foundations across the delivery lifecycle - design and development, quality and testing, cloud and DevOps, and security - with proficiency in modern general-purpose programming languages beyond any single domain framework. • Leadership and ownership: end-to-end ownership with a you-build-it, you-run-it mindset, excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences, and a track record of growing the capability of the engineers and teams around you. Nice to have • Experience working in or with Aerospace & Defense organisations, or on solutions for asset, maintenance, MRO or fleet-readiness management. • Experience with other enterprise asset management (EAM), field service or maintenance-management solutions. • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • Experience of agile delivery and of working with globally distributed teams. Additional Information Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday Medical, dental, & vision insurance 401K with Company contribution Flexible spending accounts Life insurance and disability benefits Tuition assistance Community involvement and volunteering events We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description Job Description K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price - and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger - helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply. The Role You will play a pivotal role in driving the overall development and integration of our satellite bus for mission success. You will be primarily responsible for successful K2 missions, acting as a deputy program manager internally and with customers. You will work across engineering, production, and business development to deliver reliable flight systems on time. You will own bus-level design integration and champion technical readiness from concept through launch. In this role, you will collaborate with a highly skilled, cross-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and customer expectations. Our fast-paced, startup environment demands a proactive, adaptable leader who thrives in high-stakes scenarios, navigates ambiguity, and delivers results under aggressive timelines. If you are a self-starter with a passion for innovation in space systems, a drive to solve previously unsolved problems, and a commitment to delivering world class satellite solutions, we want you on our team. Responsibilities Program Leadership: Develop and manage engineering and program schedule, vehicle design, critical performance trades, resource allocation, and mission success Strategic Development: Define bus-level milestones, requirements, and long-term objectives in collaboration with stakeholders Program Execution: Drive engineering and flight readiness activities to meet mission and contract commitments Cross-Functional Integration: Work closely with engineering teams to assess vehicle readiness, manage technical changes, and mitigate risks Systems Development: Establish and improve engineering processes, reviews, and analysis frameworks to support K2 growth Design Reliability: Support internal design reviews and development ensuring adherence to requirements and high reliability Operate effectively in a rapidly evolving startup where agility, autonomy, and proactive problem-solving are essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline 6+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing 3+ years of experience managing projects, technical trades, and/or technical teams Strong understanding of launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Nice to Have Master's degree or PhD in an engineering or science discipline 10+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing 5+ years of experience managing projects or technical trades Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance Experience leading Spacecraft mission design, development, integration, test, and/or launch across multiple departments Proven ability to innovate in process improvement and system architectures Skilled in generating executive summaries to drive decision making through senior leadership discussions Familiarity with contracts and mission requirements evaluations Demonstrated track record of project ownership, responsibility for execution, and successful outcomes Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Compensation and Benefits Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know. Export Compliance As defined in the ITAR, "U.S. Persons" include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a "U.S. Person." The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license. Equal Opportunity K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Description Job Description 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 between the tanks and the engines. Your work within the Fluid Systems department will turn vehicle-level requirements into a fluid network that enables Neutron to operate with aircraft-like reusability and reliability. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO Design plumbing systems, components, and their secondary structures. Provide feedback to your peers on their designs, drawings, and methodology. Analyze these systems and components in the harsh and dynamic environments of launch. Review and provide feedback for critical structural analysis of fluid components and systems. Model these systems to characterize and predict system behavior at all conditions. Understand and interpret models of others and work to improve efficacy of modelling. Test and qualify these systems, components, and modules. Manage requirements, realization, and implementation of systems in the larger launch vehicle context. Integrate your hardware into the vehicle. Review data from component, system, and vehicle level testing to optimize and improve future designs. Collaborate with components, propulsion, structures, mechanical, operations, and flight software teams to develop and define vehicle functions. Create tools to enhance the team's analysis capabilities, streamline workflow and optimize launch operations. Set the standard for design, production, and testing processes. Enforce these standards across the program and beyond. Mentor and grow your peers to strengthen the overall team. YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A PRINCIPAL STAGE FLUIDS ENGINEER: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline. 12+ years of experience in a hardware rich environment. Experience with fluid components design and usage for valves, pressure vessels, flex elements & fittings. Experience with DfM/DfAM, machining processes, and welding processes with a proven understanding of mechanical drafting and GD&T. THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 8+ years of experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment where you have completed difficult projects while collaborating effectively with other key groups. Strong understanding of how to design for classic aerospace constraints: minimizing mass while maintaining manufacturability, function, and low costs. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, & contribute to a culture of inclusion. Experience working with a distributed team across the globe. Advanced degree in a fluid mechanics-heavy field. Experience with oxygen, methane, and/or cryogenic systems. Experience using Siemens NX & Teamcenter. Demonstrated ability to rally a team to make & execute good decisions in a fast-paced environment with limited information. Experience with Aerospace Processes, Standards, and Workflows, from JIRA to AS9100. This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance. Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package , giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company. Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts. Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Total Compensation (base and equity) $211,725-$349,550 USD Base Salary $162,000-$270,000 USD WHAT TO EXPECT We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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Job Description Job Description Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: The Head of Product Design will define and lead the user experience vision for Hivemind, Shield AI's autonomy development platform. This role is responsible for transforming complex autonomy, robotics, AI, and developer workflows into intuitive experiences that enable engineers, operators, and organizations to develop and deploy resilient autonomy at scale. A major focus of this role will be shaping the next generation of AI-native and agent-driven workflows across the autonomy lifecycle. As Hivemind evolves from traditional software tooling toward AI-assisted autonomy development, simulation, evaluation, deployment, and operations, this leader will help invent entirely new ways for users to collaborate with AI systems, agents, and foundation-model-powered tools. The ideal candidate has deep experience designing AI products, developer platforms, or complex technical systems and can translate emerging AI capabilities into workflows that dramatically improve user productivity and outcomes. This is a highly hands-on role as this leader will manage a team of elite designers. During the first 6-12 months, most of the time will be spent conducting user research, designing experiences, prototyping concepts, facilitating product discovery, and partnering directly with Product and Engineering teams to define the future of autonomy development. What you'll do:User Research & Product Discovery Lead customer research efforts across product development, customer engagement, and solutions teams to identify pain points, workflows, unmet needs, and product opportunities. Establish scalable mechanisms for gathering, synthesizing, and communicating user insights throughout the product development lifecycle. Translate customer and operational feedback into actionable product recommendations, requirements, and design initiatives. Product Design & User Experience Design end-to-end workflows across autonomy development, simulation, testing, analysis, deployment, and operations. Create intuitive experiences for highly technical users including autonomy engineers, software developers, operators, and mission planners. Simplify complex system architectures, data flows, infrastructure tooling, and AI workflows into understandable user experiences. Own the end-to-end experience of the product including training, documentation, tutorials, and overall workflows - help our users get the most of the product. Strategic Product Leadership Partner closely with Product Managers to shape product vision, roadmap priorities, and go-to-market strategies. Drive alignment across Product, Engineering, Design, and Executive Leadership through compelling narratives, prototypes, and visual storytelling. Advocate for user-centered decision making in a highly technical and engineering-driven environment. Design Practice, Systems & Organizational Scale Establish and evolve design standards, design systems, UX principles, and product design best practices across Shield AI. Raise the quality bar for product design, usability, consistency, and customer experience. Grow the product design function by mentoring a small team of designers, shaping design culture, and staying actively involved in critical design work. Champion design wins and impact across the organization, highlighting the important role design plays in delivering successful products. AI-Native Product Design & Agentic Workflows Define the future user experience for AI-assisted autonomy development, simulation, testing, deployment, and operational workflows. Design human-AI collaboration models that enable users to effectively leverage AI agents, copilots, and foundation-model-powered systems. Partner with Product, AI Research, and Engineering teams to create new interaction patterns for agent orchestration, autonomy generation, scenario creation, test generation, and mission planning. Develop frameworks for trust, transparency, explainability, and human oversight within AI-assisted workflows. Help establish industry-leading design patterns for Physical AI development platforms and agent-driven software systems. Required qualifications: 10+ years of experience in Product Design, UX Design, Human Factors, or related fields. Proven track record designing and shipping complex technical products, developer tools, platforms, infrastructure software, data-dense applications, or enterprise systems. Deep technical fluency and ability to effectively collaborate with senior engineering leaders on architecture, technical constraints, and software development workflows. Strong experience conducting user research and translating insights into product strategy and design solutions. Proven ability to influence product direction and organizational decisions without direct authority. Strong understanding of AI-powered product experiences, including conversational interfaces, human-in-the-loop workflows, AI-assisted decision making, and agent-based systems. Experience defining new user experiences in ambiguous technology spaces where industry standards and workflows are still emerging. Experience building and retaining high-performing design teams. Strong portfolio showcasing both strategic thinking and hands-on design execution. Preferred qualifications: Background designing developer platforms, SDKs, cloud infrastructure products, DevOps tooling, or engineering productivity tools. Direct work on AI/ML platforms, MLOps workflows, foundation-model-enabled products, copilots, or agentic systems. Familiarity with autonomy, robotics, simulation, digital twins, mission systems, physical AI, or related development workflows including testing, evaluation, deployment, and operations. Portfolio examples involving command-and-control systems, mission-planning interfaces, operational dashboards, or real-time decision-support tools. Ability to design across integrated hardware/software systems. Domain exposure to defense technology, aerospace, robotics, or other regulated, mission-critical, or high-consequence operational environments. San Diego, CA and Washington, D.C. pay range: $230,000 - $350,000 San Mateo, CA pay range: $280,000 - $420,000 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description Job Description Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: The Head of Product Design will define and lead the user experience vision for Hivemind, Shield AI's autonomy development platform. This role is responsible for transforming complex autonomy, robotics, AI, and developer workflows into intuitive experiences that enable engineers, operators, and organizations to develop and deploy resilient autonomy at scale. A major focus of this role will be shaping the next generation of AI-native and agent-driven workflows across the autonomy lifecycle. As Hivemind evolves from traditional software tooling toward AI-assisted autonomy development, simulation, evaluation, deployment, and operations, this leader will help invent entirely new ways for users to collaborate with AI systems, agents, and foundation-model-powered tools. The ideal candidate has deep experience designing AI products, developer platforms, or complex technical systems and can translate emerging AI capabilities into workflows that dramatically improve user productivity and outcomes. This is a highly hands-on role as this leader will manage a team of elite designers. During the first 6-12 months, most of the time will be spent conducting user research, designing experiences, prototyping concepts, facilitating product discovery, and partnering directly with Product and Engineering teams to define the future of autonomy development. What you'll do:User Research & Product Discovery Lead customer research efforts across product development, customer engagement, and solutions teams to identify pain points, workflows, unmet needs, and product opportunities. Establish scalable mechanisms for gathering, synthesizing, and communicating user insights throughout the product development lifecycle. Translate customer and operational feedback into actionable product recommendations, requirements, and design initiatives. Product Design & User Experience Design end-to-end workflows across autonomy development, simulation, testing, analysis, deployment, and operations. Create intuitive experiences for highly technical users including autonomy engineers, software developers, operators, and mission planners. Simplify complex system architectures, data flows, infrastructure tooling, and AI workflows into understandable user experiences. Own the end-to-end experience of the product including training, documentation, tutorials, and overall workflows - help our users get the most of the product. Strategic Product Leadership Partner closely with Product Managers to shape product vision, roadmap priorities, and go-to-market strategies. Drive alignment across Product, Engineering, Design, and Executive Leadership through compelling narratives, prototypes, and visual storytelling. Advocate for user-centered decision making in a highly technical and engineering-driven environment. Design Practice, Systems & Organizational Scale Establish and evolve design standards, design systems, UX principles, and product design best practices across Shield AI. Raise the quality bar for product design, usability, consistency, and customer experience. Grow the product design function by mentoring a small team of designers, shaping design culture, and staying actively involved in critical design work. Champion design wins and impact across the organization, highlighting the important role design plays in delivering successful products. AI-Native Product Design & Agentic Workflows Define the future user experience for AI-assisted autonomy development, simulation, testing, deployment, and operational workflows. Design human-AI collaboration models that enable users to effectively leverage AI agents, copilots, and foundation-model-powered systems. Partner with Product, AI Research, and Engineering teams to create new interaction patterns for agent orchestration, autonomy generation, scenario creation, test generation, and mission planning. Develop frameworks for trust, transparency, explainability, and human oversight within AI-assisted workflows. Help establish industry-leading design patterns for Physical AI development platforms and agent-driven software systems. Required qualifications: 10+ years of experience in Product Design, UX Design, Human Factors, or related fields. Proven track record designing and shipping complex technical products, developer tools, platforms, infrastructure software, data-dense applications, or enterprise systems. Deep technical fluency and ability to effectively collaborate with senior engineering leaders on architecture, technical constraints, and software development workflows. Strong experience conducting user research and translating insights into product strategy and design solutions. Proven ability to influence product direction and organizational decisions without direct authority. Strong understanding of AI-powered product experiences, including conversational interfaces, human-in-the-loop workflows, AI-assisted decision making, and agent-based systems. Experience defining new user experiences in ambiguous technology spaces where industry standards and workflows are still emerging. Experience building and retaining high-performing design teams. Strong portfolio showcasing both strategic thinking and hands-on design execution. Preferred qualifications: Background designing developer platforms, SDKs, cloud infrastructure products, DevOps tooling, or engineering productivity tools. Direct work on AI/ML platforms, MLOps workflows, foundation-model-enabled products, copilots, or agentic systems. Familiarity with autonomy, robotics, simulation, digital twins, mission systems, physical AI, or related development workflows including testing, evaluation, deployment, and operations. Portfolio examples involving command-and-control systems, mission-planning interfaces, operational dashboards, or real-time decision-support tools. Ability to design across integrated hardware/software systems. Domain exposure to defense technology, aerospace, robotics, or other regulated, mission-critical, or high-consequence operational environments. San Diego, CA and Washington, D.C. pay range: $230,000 - $350,000 San Mateo, CA pay range: $280,000 - $420,000 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description Job Description The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team who will mold tomorrow's technologies while deploying today's best. We are comprised of intrinsically motivated individuals who have a passion for solving problems and empower each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth. We are looking for a skilled, fast learning individual who will serve as a central member of the In-Space team and take immediate hardware ownership as a responsible engineer. This role will be part of the technical organization, responsible for clean sheet design, development, and validation of a variety of propulsion hardware. Candidates will be expected to have ownership from the initial concept phase to a production-ready design and may need to support multiple In-Space programs simultaneously. Responsibilities: Ownership of new and existing spacecraft propulsion system components through flight with a focus on pressure vessels Clean sheet design of spacecraft propulsion system components including tanks, thrusters, and fluid systems Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance and improve manufacturability Derive requirements from top level system and test objectives Write, review, and update work instructions for the assembly of components and establish appropriate acceptance and qualification tests Assemble and test first article prototypes Work closely with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration of component designs into the propulsion system. Support validation and recursive design during system development. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering 2+ years of relevant hardware design and ownership experience Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for manufacturability Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5 Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with pressure vessels, fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team Able to delegate tasks and lead large project scope Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible based on customer demands and company priorities along with daily firefighting Desired Experience Experience with spacecraft fluid systems architecture, requirements, and design for various missions including LEO, GEO, and beyond Spacecraft propulsion system and component design, test, or analysis Familiarity with hypergolic propellant systems Knowledge of industry standards and requirements including SMC-S-016, AIAA S-080, and SSCMAN 91-710 Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations. Experience with structural, fluids, and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA 2+ years of Siemens NX CAD programs and Windchill PLM software Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Component testing and validation experience Experience with flight qualification and flight support. Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $92,000 - $115,000 determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Classification: Full-time Exempt Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits) Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA) Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport EAP Program Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match Equity Grants in the Company How To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role. Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. We're an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. No outside recruiters, please.

Job Description Job Description Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: The Head of Product Design will define and lead the user experience vision for Hivemind, Shield AI's autonomy development platform. This role is responsible for transforming complex autonomy, robotics, AI, and developer workflows into intuitive experiences that enable engineers, operators, and organizations to develop and deploy resilient autonomy at scale. A major focus of this role will be shaping the next generation of AI-native and agent-driven workflows across the autonomy lifecycle. As Hivemind evolves from traditional software tooling toward AI-assisted autonomy development, simulation, evaluation, deployment, and operations, this leader will help invent entirely new ways for users to collaborate with AI systems, agents, and foundation-model-powered tools. The ideal candidate has deep experience designing AI products, developer platforms, or complex technical systems and can translate emerging AI capabilities into workflows that dramatically improve user productivity and outcomes. This is a highly hands-on role as this leader will manage a team of elite designers. During the first 6-12 months, most of the time will be spent conducting user research, designing experiences, prototyping concepts, facilitating product discovery, and partnering directly with Product and Engineering teams to define the future of autonomy development. What you'll do:User Research & Product Discovery Lead customer research efforts across product development, customer engagement, and solutions teams to identify pain points, workflows, unmet needs, and product opportunities. Establish scalable mechanisms for gathering, synthesizing, and communicating user insights throughout the product development lifecycle. Translate customer and operational feedback into actionable product recommendations, requirements, and design initiatives. Product Design & User Experience Design end-to-end workflows across autonomy development, simulation, testing, analysis, deployment, and operations. Create intuitive experiences for highly technical users including autonomy engineers, software developers, operators, and mission planners. Simplify complex system architectures, data flows, infrastructure tooling, and AI workflows into understandable user experiences. Own the end-to-end experience of the product including training, documentation, tutorials, and overall workflows - help our users get the most of the product. Strategic Product Leadership Partner closely with Product Managers to shape product vision, roadmap priorities, and go-to-market strategies. Drive alignment across Product, Engineering, Design, and Executive Leadership through compelling narratives, prototypes, and visual storytelling. Advocate for user-centered decision making in a highly technical and engineering-driven environment. Design Practice, Systems & Organizational Scale Establish and evolve design standards, design systems, UX principles, and product design best practices across Shield AI. Raise the quality bar for product design, usability, consistency, and customer experience. Grow the product design function by mentoring a small team of designers, shaping design culture, and staying actively involved in critical design work. Champion design wins and impact across the organization, highlighting the important role design plays in delivering successful products. AI-Native Product Design & Agentic Workflows Define the future user experience for AI-assisted autonomy development, simulation, testing, deployment, and operational workflows. Design human-AI collaboration models that enable users to effectively leverage AI agents, copilots, and foundation-model-powered systems. Partner with Product, AI Research, and Engineering teams to create new interaction patterns for agent orchestration, autonomy generation, scenario creation, test generation, and mission planning. Develop frameworks for trust, transparency, explainability, and human oversight within AI-assisted workflows. Help establish industry-leading design patterns for Physical AI development platforms and agent-driven software systems. Required qualifications: 10+ years of experience in Product Design, UX Design, Human Factors, or related fields. Proven track record designing and shipping complex technical products, developer tools, platforms, infrastructure software, data-dense applications, or enterprise systems. Deep technical fluency and ability to effectively collaborate with senior engineering leaders on architecture, technical constraints, and software development workflows. Strong experience conducting user research and translating insights into product strategy and design solutions. Proven ability to influence product direction and organizational decisions without direct authority. Strong understanding of AI-powered product experiences, including conversational interfaces, human-in-the-loop workflows, AI-assisted decision making, and agent-based systems. Experience defining new user experiences in ambiguous technology spaces where industry standards and workflows are still emerging. Experience building and retaining high-performing design teams. Strong portfolio showcasing both strategic thinking and hands-on design execution. Preferred qualifications: Background designing developer platforms, SDKs, cloud infrastructure products, DevOps tooling, or engineering productivity tools. Direct work on AI/ML platforms, MLOps workflows, foundation-model-enabled products, copilots, or agentic systems. Familiarity with autonomy, robotics, simulation, digital twins, mission systems, physical AI, or related development workflows including testing, evaluation, deployment, and operations. Portfolio examples involving command-and-control systems, mission-planning interfaces, operational dashboards, or real-time decision-support tools. Ability to design across integrated hardware/software systems. Domain exposure to defense technology, aerospace, robotics, or other regulated, mission-critical, or high-consequence operational environments. San Diego, CA and Washington, D.C. pay range: $230,000 - $350,000 San Mateo, CA pay range: $280,000 - $420,000 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description Job Description K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price - and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger - helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply. The Role Critical to achieving K2's vision is deploying our 20-kW high-power spacecraft platform at scale across MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space. Realizing that vision means actively controlling the heat generated by the high-power payloads our platform hosts. This requires active thermal control systems such as pumped fluid loops, built from fluid turbomachinery, valves, accumulators, and pressure and temperature instrumentation. Scaling to constellations requires someone who can span the mechanical, fluid, electromechanical, and thermal-fluid domains and collaborate closely with the thermal, avionics, software, and production teams to deliver these systems at rate. As Principal Turbomachinery Engineer, you will define how K2 designs, analyzes, manufactures, tests, integrates, and deploys precision turbomachinery for integration into active thermal control systems. You will own these unique pieces of turbomachinery from concept through integration and rate production. You will be responsible for mission-critical hardware which goes to space. Responsibilities Responsible for turbomachinery mechanisms in the spacecraft active thermal control system, including: Architectural down-selection, design, and tolerancing Pump- and mechanism-specific analyses (rotor dynamics, bearings and seals, hydraulic performance, structural, thermal-fluid) Environmental test and qualification plans Ground- and in-flight performance validation plans Supply chain and high-volume manufacturing trades Partner with the thermal and platform architecture teams to scope the long-term K2 pumped-fluid-loop roadmap, and system performance requirements Collaborate with thermal, structures, avionics, and satellite bus teams to determine optimal operations and requirements for the pump, supporting mechanisms, and broader fluid loop Prepare design reviews to secure stakeholder buy-in and communicate expectations across hardware, software, test, and manufacturing teams Own and refine program deliverables and schedules throughout development and production Evaluate and select manufacturing equipment for specialty processes (impeller machining, rotating-assembly balancing, leak/flow test) Partner with production to develop work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line tests Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 8+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis 2+ years of experience design and analysis of turbomachinery in harsh environments Experience with CAD or FEA software packages Nice to Have Experience designing, building, and testing centrifugal or axial pumps for closed-loop thermal systems, including impeller geometry, volute/diffuser design, and hydraulic performance prediction Experience with NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, and GSFC-STD-7000 for the design and qualification of in-space Moving Mechanism Assemblies Experience with bearing analysis, preload techniques, and preload measurement Experience with the practical application of GD&T Demonstrated ability to own moving mechanism assemblies across the full product lifecycle in a high velocity environment Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operations Independent and self-motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills across disciplines Compensation and Benefits: Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company Salary and level will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know. Export Compliance As defined in the ITAR, "U.S. Persons" include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a "U.S. Person." The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license. Equal Opportunity K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Description Job Description K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price - and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger - helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply. The Role As a technical leader on our growing dynamics team, you will own the successful derivation of loads and environments for K2 Space satellites during ground transportation, launch, deployment, and on-orbit operation. You will build software tools and establish simulation workflows to support a variety of analyses in frequency and time domains. Within your first couple of months, you will devise development testing to correlate physics models with measured data. You will also own qualification and acceptance testing of satellite hardware at the component and vehicle level. As we continue to refine our designs and scale for the future, you will set technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and deliver well-derived requirements and engineering insights to make reliable and mass-producible spacecraft. Responsibilities Drive the definition and execution of dynamic testing at the component, subsystem, vehicle, and stack level, including test planning and coordination, test analysis, and model correlation Lead innovation on cross-disciplinary analysis and test methodologies Own and evolve spacecraft dynamics approaches to optimize for the company's business Develop time- and frequency-domain physics models using finite element analysis (e.g., Nastran) and custom-built software (e.g., Python), and set technical direction for shared analysis tooling, including version control and continuous-integration practices for analysis and test-data pipelines Create software tools to support data processing and simulation frameworks Collaborate with design engineers, analysts, and external customers to develop payload products Apply first principles in developing frameworks for both dynamics and non-dynamics analyses Lead code reviews for simulation and analysis tools Utilize analysis and test to provide data-driven engineering guidance and decisions Write high quality technical documentation of tests and simulations Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level dynamics engineers, contributing to the growth of the analysis team Derive loads, environments, and other dynamics-driven design and test criteria for payload and hardware teams, including vibration, shock, and jitter maximum predicted environments and response-limit derivation (e.g., NASA 7004C), and develop new response-limiting methodologies as needed Own coupled loads analysis (CLA) for vehicle programs, including bus-and-payload superelement/Craig-Bampton model builds for ascent and on-orbit dynamic environments, through test-level definition Lead jitter and pointing performance analysis, including Monte Carlo dispersion modeling and dynamic coupling with GNC control loops Direct vibroacoustic analysis, including patch-method framework development, and lead acoustic testing of the vehicle Drive definition of vehicle- and stack-level modal test and analysis methodologies, including ground and flight test correlation Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics 8+ years of work experience in dynamics from industry or academia Nice to have Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics Strong understanding of low and high frequency dynamics (vibration, acoustics, shock, modal testing) Deep experience with testing and measurements Deep experience with finite element analysis software (e.g. FEMAP, Nastran) Strong experience in software development in Python Deep knowledge of digital signal processing, statistics, and structural mechanics Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction Excellent communication skills of analysis and test insights. Ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured start-up environment. Experience with coupled loads analysis (CLA) and Craig- Bampton/superelement model reduction techniques Experience with jitter and pointing performance analysis, including Monte Carlo methods for dispersion modeling Familiarity with rigid-body dynamics and GNC-coupled analysis, including dynamic coupling with controllers and pointing impacts Experience with multibody dynamics simulation, including rigid-body dynamics and familiarity with Lagrangian formulations; familiarity with LS-DYNA is a plus Experience with vibroacoustic analysis (e.g., patch, diffuse-field, Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA, e.g., Wave6), or Boundary Element Method (BEM Familiarity with HALT/HASS testing and dynamics-driven PCBA-level failure mechanisms (e.g., solder joint fatigue, component lead flexure) Experience building and maintaining shared analysis tooling, including version control and continuous-integration practices Compensation and Benefits: Base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $235,000 + equity in the company Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know. Export Compliance As defined in the ITAR, "U.S. Persons" include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a "U.S. Person." The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license. Equal Opportunity K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Description Job Description Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: Shield AI builds intelligent systems that protect service members and civilians. Our products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and our teams support customers and operations across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The Forward Deployed Engineer, Operations & Sustainment is a highly technical, customer-facing role focused on deploying, supporting, and sustaining Hivemind products in real operating environments. This role bridges field deployment, customer operations, technical troubleshooting, training, and sustainment. This is a travel-intensive role. Candidates must be willing and able to travel at least 50% of the time, including frequent domestic and international trips, customer-site work, test events, training events, and multi-week deployments as program needs require. In this role, you will work directly with customers and internal teams to install, configure, validate, train, troubleshoot, and support Hivemind products. The role requires strong technical judgment, clear customer communication, comfort operating under field pressure, and the discipline to turn field lessons into durable support artifacts: runbooks, supported baselines, evidence packages, known-issue records, escalation paths, customer-safe updates, and product feedback. What you'll do: Deploy with customers on site globally, with a minimum expectation of 50% travel, to support installation, configuration, validation, training, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Hivemind products. Become an expert user of the Hivemind Enterprise software stack, autonomy modules, deployment tooling, supported configurations, and diagnostic workflows. Execute and improve deployment runbooks covering software install, version/configuration validation, licensing or provisioning status, pre-mission checks, log readiness, and acceptance steps. Provide hands-on technical support to customer operators, maintainers, partners, and internal field teams during deployment, test, training, demonstration, and sustainment windows. Capture and organize field evidence for triage, including logs, telemetry, recorded data, screenshots, version/configuration state, asset context, operator notes, mission phase, and environmental constraints. Drive issues through the support flow: intake, severity assessment, ownership, workaround or fix delivery, customer-safe status, closure, and learning loop. Convert recurring field issues, workarounds, customer questions, and training gaps into support tickets, knowledge-base content, known-issue records, runbooks, and product feedback. Partner with engineering, product, program, sustainment, licensing, safety, legal, commercial, and support teams to route issues to the right owner for seamless customer support.Support root-cause investigation and corrective-action validation by reproducing issues, collecting field context, testing updates, and confirming fixes or workarounds. Support Field Service Representative-style obligations when required by contract, including on-site support posture, issue intake, operator assistance, troubleshooting, documentation, escalation, and evidence capture. Projects you might work on: Deploying Hivemind software and autonomy capabilities during customer integration events, exercises, test campaigns, demonstrations, or operational support windows. Building deployment-to-sustainment handoff packages with supported baselines, configuration checklists, evidence checklists, known issues, escalation contacts, and training material. Standing up a repeatable support flow so field issues move from informal chats and ad hoc engineering asks into a durable support hub, severity model, owner route, and closure loop. Troubleshooting field behavior across software, autonomy, networking, telemetry, configuration, sensors, operator workflows, and customer environment constraints. Creating customer-safe documentation that helps operators and maintainers self-serve routine issues while preserving the right escalation path for mission-critical problems. Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of experience in field engineering, forward-deployed engineering, applications engineering, systems integration, flight test, robotics support, unmanned systems operations, technical operations, customer deployment, or a similar hands-on technical role. Strong technical background in software engineering, systems integration, or autonomy-adjacent systems. Proficiency writing, reading, and debugging modern C++ code. Working proficiency with Python, Bash, or similar scripting for diagnostics, automation, data handling, and field support workflows. Strong troubleshooting skills across Linux or embedded systems, networking, configuration management, logs, telemetry, release packages, sensors or payloads, and operator workflows. Excellent problem-solving, communication, training, expectation-management, and escalation skills in customer-facing environments. Ability to write clear field notes, deployment records, troubleshooting guides, evidence packages, and support updates that engineering and support teams can act on. Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of the time, including frequent domestic and international travel and multi-week deployments. Ability to operate professionally in lab, flight-test, range, customer-site, and field environments under time pressure. Ability to comply with export-control, security, safety, sensitive-data, customer-site, and mission-specific operating requirements. Preferred qualifications: Experience with autonomy, robotics, defense aviation, unmanned aircraft, deployed defense systems, flight test, payload integration, sensors, operator systems, or edge compute environments. Experience supporting defense, government, allied, or international customers in operational, test, training, or overseas environments. Experience building or scaling a support, field-service, customer-success, sustainment, or applications-engineering function during an early product rollout. Experience with enterprise software deployment, customer support, licensing, provisioning, release management, configuration baselines, or offline/air-gapped operating environments. Hands-on experience with recorded-data analysis, diagnostic tooling, telemetry review, networking tools, system health checks, or support automation. FAA Part 107, military aviation or maintenance background, UAS operator experience, flight-test experience, systems engineering experience, or prior Field Service Representative experience. Experience using GenAI tools to accelerate troubleshooting, documentation, knowledge capture, data review, or support workflow automation. Active or prior security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one when required by program or customer need. Senior Engineer: $152000-$228,000 Staff Engineer: $181,000-$272,000 Senior Staff Engineer: $212,000-$318,000 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description Job Description Tactical Air Support Inc.Configuration Manager Jacksonville, FLSalary range: $110,000 - $135,000, DOESummaryTactical Air Support (TAS) is seeking a Configuration Manager to serve as the enterprise leader responsible for establishing and maintaining configuration management (CM) processes that ensure integrity, traceability, and control of product data throughout the entire lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance with aerospace regulatory standards, contract compliance, and ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management.This position will communicate and collaborate with aircraft maintenance, pilots, engineering team members, and program management. The Configuration Manager will report to the VP of Engineering and Technology.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain CM plans and procedures in compliance with aerospace standards (AS9100, EIA-649).Control and manage product baselines.Lead and coordinate Change Control Boards, including review, approval, and implementation of engineering changes.Ensure accurate documentation, version control, and release of drawings, specifications, and technical data packages.Maintain traceability of requirements, parts, assemblies, and system configurations.Manage configuration audits (FCAs, PCAs)Support customer and regulatory audits, including FAA, DoD, and other regulatory authorities as applicableRegular travel to various work sites throughout the U.S. may be required and ability to support detachments as assignedRequirementsBachelor 's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering or related technical field, advanced degree preferred.Five (5+) years of CM experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.Strong knowledge of configuration management principles and standards (EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61, AS9100).Strong knowledge and experience with engineering software tools like CAD and SolidWorks PDM.Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Eligible for U.S. government security clearance; current Secret clearance preferred.Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States, complete a U.S. government I-9 form, and successfully pass a government background check.Work AuthorizationMust be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 FormPre-employment, random, or for cause drug/alcohol testing (including marijuana) requiredOccasional aircraft hangar or warehouse environment with exposure to loud noises, fumes from engines and chemicals, unpredictable climate (hot/cold), and electrical shock, or trip or slip hazards.May be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materialsTactical Air Support is an EEO/AA/DEI/Disabled/Veterans EmployerI understand that if an offer of employment is made, I may be required to undergo investigation into all statements and references contained in this application. Said investigation may include credit, driving, criminal background, professional references, and other background checks. By applying for this position, I authorize post-offer investigation into my background as necessary and as a condition of employment. Note: a criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment and will be considered only as it substantially relates to the position in question. California Only: You have a right to receive public records documenting an arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien, or outstanding judgment that are obtained without using the services of an investigative consumer reporting agency (CA Civil Code 1786.53). Pursuant to California law, you are entitled to waive this right.

Job Description Job Description Join our team in support of NASA on the Kennedy Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program (LX) Support Services Contract Three (KLXS III) contract. This contract provides engineering and technical services, program and business management support services, and administrative support services to the EGS Program. The contract also includes support for ground systems and spaceflight systems planning and design; project management and integration; operations integration and analysis; technical requirements development, management, and compliance; cost, risk, information, and configuration management; and schedule integration and analysis Position Summary : Schedule Analyst position supporting the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program (LX), Planning and Control office. Job Description - Functional Responsibilities Candidate will work in the NASA KSC LX Program Planning and Control (PP&C) office directly supporting the EGS schedule manager. Position is responsible for performing various schedule analysis tasks for the EGS Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) as well as schedule products created by the functional teams and summarizing that data into presentation(s) as requested by the EGS schedule manager. This role is also responsible for creating schedule guidance for the program and providing schedule expertise to program members as required. This position will also interface with Moon to Mars Program and Space Launch System/Orion schedule team members as a back-up to the EGS schedule manager and will update schedules in Microsoft Project which are used by the enterprise to coordinate dates across programs. Presentations this position is responsible for including, but may not be limited to, Performance Management Team briefings, schedule status briefings, schedule health reports mitigation plans, and IMS schedule guidance. This position requires excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, ability to work as part of a team towards a common goal, and knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Milestones Professional. This position may require occasional travel for schedule Face-to-Face (F2F) events. Work may also include schedule/prediction analysis, and project forecasting. Duties will involve working with and updating complex Integrated Master Schedule(s) (IMS). Minimum Requirements Scheduling expertise is mandatory. Must thoroughly understand concepts of milestones, dependencies, float/slack, lag, margin, constraints, baselines/actuals, schedule slip impacts and budgetary impacts. High level proficiency in one or more of the following: Microsoft Project (Desktop and Enterprise), Primavera P6, and Milestones Professional software packages. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and commercial business applications. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Create reporting for specific functional organizations and business wide distribution including resource charts, PERT charts, Gantt charts, schedule status, revisions, etc. Participate in any process conversations directly related to Primavera usage and/or database management as relating to Planning and Program Management teams. Must fully understand the systems engineering lifecycle. Preferred Qualifications Project Management Institute - Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Experience with Milestones Professional or other schedule software packages Aerospace industry experience Experience in schedule Analysis tools such as Acuman Fuse and GAO Schedule Assessment tool. Good organization skills to balance and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to efficiently multitask Education Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business/Math or technical equivalent from an accredited institution. 5 or more years of applicable experience.