Spaceplane - HITL Engineer
Dawnaerospace
About this role
Dawn Aerospace is seeking a HITL Engineer to develop and maintain simulation platforms for testing spaceplane software and avionics. The role involves automating testing processes, designing solutions for subsystem testing, and working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support the development of reusable spaceflight vehicles.
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About Dawnaerospace
dawnaerospace.comDawn Aerospace is a New Zealand aerospace company that develops reusable launch and in‑space propulsion systems for small satellites and responsive space missions. They design and manufacture rocket engines, spaceplane technology, and related hardware paired with flight testing and mission services to enable rapid, frequent access to space and agile on‑orbit maneuvering. Dawn targets commercial and government customers seeking lower‑cost, fast‑turnaround launch and propulsion solutions built around iterative testing and operational reliability.
About Dawnaerospace
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$75k – $115k
per year