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3,240 articlesYork Space Systems careers in 2026: IPO, SDA satellites, and jobs
York Space Systems: NYSE:YSS (IPO Jan 2026), ~670 employees, Denver CO. 136 SDA satellites, $642M backlog, $375M revenue. Software engineer ~$121K.
SpaceX employee benefits: what you get beyond salary (2026)
SpaceX covers 100% medical premiums. Free onsite medical center. No 401(k) match. RSU stock options key comp driver. 3 weeks PTO. Full benefits comparison.
SpaceX benefits in 2026: the complete breakdown
SpaceX: 100% medical premiums, 0% 401(k) match, stock options (3-6yr vest), 3wk PTO, onsite medical. Stock is the real upside; no retirement match the gap.
NG El Segundo 2026: Space Park, JWST & Jobs
NG El Segundo/South Bay: Space Systems division. JWST heritage, B-21 support, classified satellites, SDA. Engineer avg ~$125K. 100+ acre Space Park campus.
NASA reduction in force in 2025–2026: what's happening
NASA workforce cut from ~18,000 to target <12,000. ~3,800 left via deferred resignation. 24% budget cut proposed. JPL: 6,400 to ~5,000. Hiring freeze.
NASA Internship Acceptance Rate: Under 10%
NASA internship acceptance rate: below 10%. ~2,000+ slots, tens of thousands apply. HS rate ~7%. SEES on-site ~4-5%. Tips to improve chances.
Millennium Space Systems Careers: Boeing SmallSat
Millennium Space (Boeing subsidiary): ~850 employees, El Segundo CA. SDA FOO Fighter satellites, VICTUS NOX. Aerospace engineer ~$103K. Small-sat prime.
Thermal engineer salary in 2026: aerospace and defense
Thermal engineers earn $80K-$175K in aerospace. SpaceX, Blue Origin, Lockheed, Northrop, Ball, NASA. Thermal Desktop, TVAC, MLI, heat pipe specializations.
Rocket Lab Intern 2026 | 80%+ Get Offers, $25/hr+
Rocket Lab interns: 80%+ get full-time offers. $25/hr+ pay. 12+ weeks on-site. Long Beach, Wallops Island, New Zealand. Engineering and software roles.
Propulsion engineer jobs in 2026: where to find them
Propulsion engineer jobs: $80K-$200K+. SpaceX (Raptor), Blue Origin (BE-4), Rocket Lab, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Northrop. Liquid, solid, electric, hypersonic roles.
NG High School Internship: What's Available
NG has very limited high school internships — most require college enrollment. CyberPatriot and FIRST Robotics are the main high school engagement programs.
LM Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Salary 2026 | $95K–$145K
LM senior SQE salary: $95K-$145K (E3-E4). Supplier audits, root cause analysis, 25-50% travel. AS9100, Six Sigma preferred. 5 key locations.
LM Product Operations Manager Salary: $95K-$145K
LM product operations manager salary: $95K-$145K (E3-E4). Production coordination, BOM management, schedule tracking. Fort Worth, Denver, Orlando.
Lockheed Martin Florida Jobs: MFC & Zero State Tax
LM Florida: ~8,000 employees. Orlando MFC (JASSM, HIMARS, PAC-3), Cape Canaveral, KSC area. Engineer $80K-$135K. Zero FL state tax.
Lockheed Martin Fort Worth jobs in 2026: F-35 and open roles
LM Fort Worth: ~16,000 employees, F-35 final assembly. Aerospace engineer $80K-$155K. Zero TX state tax = best take-home pay of any LM site.
Lockheed Martin Colorado Springs in 2026: programs, jobs, and pay
LM Colorado Springs: ~3,000 employees, Space division. GPS III, SBIRS, Space Fence. Systems engineer $85K-$125K. Near Schriever, Peterson SFBs.
Do NASA internships provide housing in 2026?
NASA does not provide housing for interns. Stipend: $7K-$12K/term. Rent varies $800-$2,500/mo by center. JSC and MSFC most affordable; JPL and Ames tightest.
SpaceX Interview: 7-9 Rounds, ~1% Accept Rate
SpaceX interview: 7-9 rounds over 5-8 weeks. ~1% acceptance rate. Technical: heat transfer, fluids, embedded. Behavioral: pressure, failure, mission motivation.
SpaceX in McGregor, Texas: rocket engine testing facility (2026)
SpaceX McGregor: ~500 employees, 4,300 acres, 16 test stands. Every Merlin, Raptor, and Draco engine tested here. Test engineer ~$91K. Low cost of living.
Sierra Space jobs in 2026: Dream Chaser, programs, and what to expect
Sierra Space: ~1,500 employees, $5.3B valuation, $1.7B funded. Dream Chaser first flight Q4 2026. Systems engineer $118K-$181K. Louisville CO + 5 sites.
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