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Industry: Space Research and Technology
NAICS Code: 9271
Establishments in the Space Research and Technology industry primarily engage in conducting research and experimental development in space-related sciences and technologies. This industry focuses on the exploration and study of outer space, including the development of spacecraft, satellites, and related equipment. The defining characteristic of this industry is its emphasis on advancing knowledge and technology for space exploration, distinguishing it from other industries that may focus on manufacturing or launching space vehicles.
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- GS2PA Quattro Avionics Systems Integrator
- 2026 Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics Engineer
- Spacecraft Thermal Engineer
- Propulsion Engineer (will consider all levels) (Mechanical Engineer)
- Avionics Systems Engineer
- Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II
- RF Systems Engineer III (TS Clearance)
- TPS Materials Engineer for Spaceflight
- Automotive Thermal Controls Test & Integration Engineer
- Senior Spacecraft AI&T Engineer: Test & Integration Lead
- Postdoc: Shock Physics in Extreme-Conditions Materials
- Senior Test Architect - Propulsion & Space Systems
- Satellite Flight Software Developer III - TeraWave
- Astronautical Engineer - Space Systems, Simulation, and Policy Analysis
- Spacecraft Thermal Engineer
- Autonomous Driving Software Engineer & Planner (Hybrid)
- Autonomous Driving Perception ML Engineer
- Thermal Engineer (Senior)
- Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer
- Lead Electric Propulsion Engineer, Amazon Leo, GNC
- Lead Magnetics Engineer - Spacecraft
- Senior Spacecraft Analysis Engineer
- Propulsion Lab Engineer, Amazon Leo Propulsion
- Computer Vision Engineer, Space
- GNC Engineer, Space
- IT Manager, Business Systems
- EMI/EMC - SPace Avionics
- Mission Analysis Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
- Propulsion Technician (OTW) Senior Second Shift - Millennium Space Systems
- Lead Spacecraft Test Engineer
- Spacecraft Avionics Lead
- Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris Systems Engineer II - Lunar Permanence
- Intern, Spacecraft Systems Engineer
- Satellite Thermal Engineer II - TeraWave
- Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer
- Staff Software Engineer, Perception for Autonomous Aircraft
- Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Space & Satellite Ops