Applied physics jobs in torrance, ca

El Segundo, California

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A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations - one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely

Full-time

USD 135,000.00 - 175,000.00 per year

OPIR Synthetic Scene Generation Engineer

El Segundo, California

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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers,

Full-time

USD 110,400.00 - 193,500.00 per year

Senior Controls Engineer (PAT)

Redondo Beach, California

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Senior Controls Engineer (PAT) Department: Autonomous Systems Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 / year Description As a Senior Acquisition, Tracking & Pointing Controls Engineer, you will lead the development of the pointing and tracking subsystem for our FSO laser communication terminal. You will design the algorithms and controls (both software and hardware). This role blends optics, sensors, and control theory. This role is on-site and w

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USD 150,000.00 - 180,000.00 per year

Senior Thermal Engineer

Torrance, California

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About the job Senior Thermal Engineer Why Castelion, Why Now Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus and technical excellence are decisive advantages - and we are building a team that can deliver real capability, not just concepts. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where your work will directly shape critical systems, influence major technical decisions, and have im

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Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

Costa Mesa, California

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and c

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USD 146,000.00 - 194,000.00 per year

Structural Analysis Engineer

Costa Mesa, California

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Full-time

USD 129,000.00 - 171,000.00 per year

Senior Thermal Engineer, Mission Electronics

Costa Mesa, California

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Full-time

USD 146,000.00 - 194,000.00 per year

Senior Thermal Engineer

Costa Mesa, California

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Full-time

USD 146,000.00 - 194,000.00 per year

Staff Thermal Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles

Costa Mesa, California

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Full-time

USD 191,000.00 - 275,000.00 per year

Thermal Engineer

Costa Mesa, California

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Full-time

USD 129,000.00 - 171,000.00 per year

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Reinforcement Learning/World Model)

Remote or Columbus, Ohio

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Build the Path Forward At Path Robotics, we're building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use. Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble

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Accelerated Physics Simulation Engineer - Agentic Computational Engineering (ACE)

Los Angeles, California

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Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, w

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USD 165,000.00 - 250,000.00 per year

Nuclear Engineer, Core Physics

El Segundo, California

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About Radiant Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world's first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company's first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling. Portable nuclear power with rapid-deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals, data centers, remote sites, and military bases. R

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USD 106,500.00 - 146,475.00 per year

Explosives and Shock Physics Engineer

El Segundo, California

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Full-time

USD 117,300.00 - 175,900.00 per year

SETA Engineering Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)

El Segundo, California

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A New Paradigm for Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations - one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attritable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely

Full-time

USD 30.00 per hour

Senior Principal Algorithm Software Systems Engineer

Cypress, California

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Job ID: 114982 Location: Cypress CA Schedule: 9/80 The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world's

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USD 150,452.00 - 233,578.00 per year

Staff Aerothermal CFD Methods Engineer

Los Angeles, California

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Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We Are: Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space. Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform - one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach. Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme ree

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USD 161,000.00 - 221,000.00 per year

Senior Simulation Engineer

Los Angeles, California

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SENIOR SIMULATION ENGINEER Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits. As a Simulation Engineer at Freeform, you will be responsible for developing physics-based, data-driven models that enable the first production scale, hi

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USD 150,000.00 - 225,000.00 per year

Simulation Engineer

Los Angeles, California

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SIMULATION ENGINEER Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits. As a Simulation Engineer at Freeform, you will be responsible for developing physics-based, data-driven models that enable the first production scale, high qual

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USD 115,000.00 - 150,000.00 per year

Principal Simulation Engineer

Los Angeles, California

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PRINCIPAL SIMULATION ENGINEER Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits. As a Simulation Engineer at Freeform, you will be responsible for developing physics-based, data-driven models that enable the first production scale,

Full-time

USD 225,000.00 - 300,000.00 per year

Applied physics jobs in Torrance, CA, USA