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866 articles15,000+ Space Systems Engineer Jobs Open Right Now
LinkedIn shows over 15,000 open space systems engineering positions in the U.S. right now. The Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms aerospace engineers (...
Aerospace Engineer Jobs Utah: 2026 Salary & Hiring Data
Utah's aerospace sector employs roughly 2,500 engineers across defense contractors and new space companies. With 6% national job growth expected through...
Aerospace Engineer in Seattle: 382 Open Jobs in 2026
382 aerospace engineering positions were open in Seattle as of last month, according to LinkedIn data. Boeing and Blue Origin currently control 47% of t...
Northrop Grumman Jobs Los Angeles (2026): Open Roles, Pay, and How to Stand Out
Los Angeles holds 209 Northrop Grumman positions as of 2024, making it the company’s third-largest U.S. hub behind Washington D.C. and Florida. If you w...
Northrop Grumman Finance Jobs (2026): Open Roles, Pay, and How to Stand Out
Financial analysts at Northrop Grumman made roughly $90,000 base pay in 2024 according to Indeed salary data—but in aerospace defense, your clearance le...
23% of Space Startups Fail on Naming: What Works in 2026
In 2025, Fundraise Insider tracked 78 space startups securing investment rounds - and 23% of failed pitches cited naming issues as a factor. A LinkedIn ...
ispace Jobs: Lunar Ambition Despite a Crash Landing
iSpace posted 29 U.S. openings on LinkedIn last quarter. One stood out: "Mission Operations Specialist for Lunar Surface Exploration" requiring experien...
SpaceX Housing: 110 Units for 13,000 Employees
As of 2026, SpaceX doesn't offer free employee housing at any location. The company has built roughly 110 rent-controlled units in Starbase, Texas—prima...
Astranis Internships: What You Need and How to Apply (2026)
Astranis hired at least eight interns in 2025. Every role listed required current enrollment in an engineering or finance degree program. Here’s what yo...
York Space Systems Jobs 2026: 60 Openings in Denver
Job boards listed 60 York Space Systems openings in mid-2024—but half were for the same 3 engineering roles. If you're targeting this Denver-based satel...
Program Planner Lockheed Martin Salary in 2026 — Real Numbers and What Affects Them
Lockheed Martin program planners earned between $73,516 and $123,075 in 2025 according to Glassdoor data from 101 salary submissions. With defense contr...
Lockheed Martin Program Planner Salary in 2026 — Real Numbers and What Affects Them
A Lockheed Martin program planner with 3-5 years’ experience will earn $85,000-$105,000 base salary this year, based on verified 2025-2026 offer letters...
Lockheed Martin El Segundo: 90% of Jobs Need Clearance
Lockheed Martin’s El Segundo facility currently lists 153 open positions on LinkedIn, with electrical engineering roles making up nearly 40% of postings...
Northrop Grumman Jobs St Augustine Fl (2026): Open Roles, Pay, and How to Stand Out
As of March 2026, Northrop Grumman lists 7 open positions at its St. Augustine facility across multiple job boards. While that's fewer listings than at ...
SpaceX Health Insurance: PPO vs HDHP Costs Compared
Open Enrollment for SpaceX health insurance requires online action in Workday every October. Fail to submit your elections by the deadline, and you’re s...
NASA Engineer Salary 2026: $70K to $165K by Role
A mid-level NASA engineer earns $112,100 on average in 2026, according to ZipRecruiter data from January. Entry-level starts near $70k. Senior propulsio...
Northrop Grumman Sentinel Jobs (2026): Open Roles, Pay, and How to Stand Out
As of December 2025, Northrop Grumman lists 43 active Sentinel-related job postings—including urgent needs for structural engineers and systems engineer...
How to Land a Satellite Systems Engineer Role in 2026
Lockheed Martin posted 11 satellite systems engineer roles in Sunnyvale and Chantilly last month—all requiring active TS/SCI clearance. Amazon listed 8 ...
Spacex Jobs In Texas (2026): Open Roles, Pay, and How to Stand Out
Texas holds half of SpaceX’s workforce, according to a 2025 Reddit analysis. But Starbase—the company’s rocket factory and launch site—remains understaf...
$95.7B Backlog: Northrop Grumman Supply Chain Careers
Northrop Grumman’s backlog hit $95.7 billion in Q4 2025—a company record fueled by B-21 bomber contracts and classified programs. This isn’t corporate s...
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