Propulsion Analyst

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Remote: Hybrid
Type: Permanent
Job #7790
Salary: NON 175,000

Propulsion Analyst, Launch Vehicle Development

We are supporting a fast-moving launch company developing next-generation rocket vehicles from concept through flight. The team is building at an early-stage, 0-to-1 phase, so this role suits someone who enjoys ambiguity, ownership, and working closely with propulsion, vehicle, test, and systems teams.

The role:

You will support propulsion system analysis across liquid rocket engine and/or vehicle-level propulsion architecture, helping drive design decisions through modelling, simulation, trade studies, and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities:

Perform propulsion system analysis for launch vehicle and rocket engine development
Build and maintain models for engine performance, fluid systems, thermodynamics, and vehicle-level propulsion behaviour
Support trade studies across engine cycle, propellant selection, feed systems, pressurisation, cooling, and performance margins
Analyse test data from component, subsystem, and integrated propulsion testing
Work closely with propulsion design, test, GNC, structures, and systems engineering teams
Support requirements definition, verification planning, and design reviews
Identify performance risks, sensitivities, and opportunities for optimisation
Contribute to early architecture decisions in a 0-to-1 launch vehicle environment

Ideal background:

Experience in propulsion analysis, rocket engine performance, fluid systems, or launch vehicle modelling
Strong understanding of thermodynamics, compressible flow, fluid dynamics, combustion, and propulsion fundamentals
Experience with tools such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, CEA, REFPROP, EcosimPro, Modelica, NPSS, or similar
Exposure to liquid propulsion systems, pressurised systems, turbomachinery, feed systems, tanks, valves, or thermal management
Comfortable working from first principles where processes and tools may still be immature
Experience analysing hot-fire, component, or integrated system test data is highly valuable
Aerospace, mechanical, propulsion, or related engineering degree preferred

Nice to have:

Launch vehicle or rocket engine development experience
Early-stage startup or rapid development environment experience
Experience with LOX/methane, LOX/RP-1, hydrogen, or storable propulsion systems
Familiarity with system safety, verification, requirements, and design review processes
Understanding of vehicle performance, trajectory impacts, and mass/performance trades

Working style:

This is a hands-on analytical role in a highly iterative engineering environment. The right person will be technically strong, pragmatic, and comfortable influencing design decisions with imperfect data.

Satellite Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Littleton, Colorado
Type: Permanent
Job #7788
Salary: NON 150,000

Satellite Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Littleton, CO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000 USD

About the Role
We are seeking a Satellite Manufacturing Engineer to support the assembly, integration, and production of advanced spacecraft systems. This role serves as a critical bridge between engineering and manufacturing, ensuring that spacecraft hardware is built efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with quality and program requirements.
The ideal candidate has experience supporting both mechanical and electrical manufacturing activities and enjoys working hands-on with technicians and engineers to solve production challenges. You will play a key role in developing manufacturing processes, improving production workflows, and supporting spacecraft integration from component-level assembly through final system testing.

What You'll Do

Generate and maintain detailed manufacturing work instructions from engineering drawings, CAD models, electrical interface documents, schematics, BOMs, and technical documentation
Develop, release, and maintain Manufacturing Orders (MOs), routings, travelers, and production records within ERP/MES systems
Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing and integration technicians during spacecraft assembly, integration, harness installation, and testing activities
Troubleshoot manufacturing and integration issues on the production floor and coordinate corrective actions with engineering teams
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for mechanical assembly, electrical integration, cable and harness installation, subsystem integration, and test operations
Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Test, and Systems Engineering teams to improve manufacturability and production efficiency
Support configuration management activities and ensure manufacturing documentation remains aligned with released engineering baselines
Assist with nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, rework planning, and corrective action implementation
Support production planning efforts including work sequencing, build readiness reviews, material status verification, and manufacturing risk assessments
Ensure compliance with quality standards, ESD/FOD controls, cleanroom procedures, and safety requirements
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, tooling, workflows, and documentation quality
Support process development and validation for new spacecraft products, manufacturing methods, and integration techniques

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline
3–8 years of experience supporting aerospace, satellite, avionics, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
Experience developing manufacturing work instructions, manufacturing orders, and production documentation from engineering drawings and technical data packages
Experience supporting both mechanical and electrical manufacturing operations
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, harness documentation, electrical interface documents, assembly procedures, and engineering specifications
Hands-on experience supporting precision mechanical assembly, electronics integration, cable and harness installation, or spacecraft subsystem integration
Experience troubleshooting manufacturing and integration challenges in a production environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing process development, configuration control, and production workflows
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced development and production environment
Experience working in cleanroom, ESD-controlled, and FOD-controlled environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting spacecraft, launch vehicle, or other spaceflight hardware programs
Familiarity with ERP/MES platforms such as Odoo, SAP, VECAMS, or similar systems
Experience supporting spacecraft integration and environmental testing campaigns
Familiarity with NASA documentation standards and aerospace manufacturing requirements
Experience with harness manufacturing, connector integration, and electrical test procedures
Experience developing production tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing support equipment
Experience supporting low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing operations
Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement experience
IPC soldering, cable, or harness certifications

Why Join Us?

Contribute directly to the development and production of advanced spacecraft systems
Work alongside multidisciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, integration, and test
Play a key role in improving production efficiency and manufacturing readiness
Gain exposure to the full spacecraft lifecycle, from component integration through mission-ready hardware
Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts mission success

Director of BD

Location: Laurel, Maryland
Type: Permanent
Job #7785
Salary: NON 200,000

Director of BD

A leading defence technology company is seeking a Director of Business Development to drive growth across strategic government and defence accounts.

The business develops advanced communications, sensing, surveillance, and mission-critical technologies that support national security customers. Their solutions are deployed across airborne, ground, maritime, and space-based applications.

This role will be responsible for developing customer relationships, identifying and capturing new programmes, managing key accounts, leading sales strategy, and driving revenue growth across a defined territory. The successful candidate will have experience selling into the DoD, strong knowledge of the defence acquisition lifecycle, and a track record of winning and growing complex government programmes.

Requirements include experience in defence business development, account management, programme capture, CRM management, and stakeholder engagement. Previous military experience and eligibility for security clearance are advantageous.

Reach out direct if this suits your experience – m.tovey@evona.com

Product Sales Manager

Location: Laurel, Maryland
Type: Permanent
Job #7784
Salary: NON 170,000

Product Sales Manager

A leading defence technology company is seeking a Product Sales Manager to drive growth across key government and aerospace customers.

The business develops advanced RF, communications, sensing, and mission-critical technologies used across defence and national security applications. Their products support a range of airborne, ground, maritime, and space-based platforms.

This role will focus on developing strategic customer relationships, identifying and capturing new opportunities, managing product sales pipelines, and growing revenue across defence programmes. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, product, and leadership teams to position advanced communications and sensing solutions within major government and prime contractor programmes.

Candidates should have experience in defence sales, business development, or account management, along with knowledge of government acquisition processes and complex technical products. Experience with RF, SATCOM, radar, electronic warfare, or related technologies is highly desirable.

If this suits your experience then please reach out direct – m.tovey@evona.com

Senior RF Engineer

Location: San Fran
Type: Permanent
Job #7783
Salary: NON 170,000

Senior RF Engineer

San Francisco | $150k–$170k + Equity

We’re hiring a Senior RF Engineer for a fast-growing aerospace startup developing next-generation satellite technology.

This is a hands-on role owning RF systems from architecture and design through PCB implementation, prototype bring-up, test, validation, and qualification.

You’ll work across RF communications and payload subsystems, including link budgets, noise and linearity analysis, RF/mixed-signal PCB design, and board/system-level testing.

Looking for experience with:

RF hardware design at microwave and/or mmWave frequencies
LNAs, PAs, SSPAs, mixers, up/down converters, oscillators, filters
Link budgets, noise figure, linearity, gain cascades
RF/EM tools such as ADS, HFSS, Cadence, or similar
Schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout, ideally Altium
Lab equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes

Aerospace, satellite, defense, phased-array, SDR, or mission-critical hardware experience would be a strong plus.

Package: $150,000–$170,000 base, equity, strong benefits, 401(k) match, relocation support.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Interested? Apply or message me for a confidential conversation.

VP of GOV Business Development

Location: Hanover, New Hampshire
Remote: Remote
Type: Permanent
Job #7779
Salary: NON 250,000

VP, Government Business Development

Defense | Space | Intelligence Community

An emerging national security technology company is seeking a VP of Government Business Development to lead growth across Defense, Space, and Intelligence markets.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on building strategic government relationships, shaping opportunities before requirements are written, navigating complex acquisition pathways, and converting mission needs into funded programs.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute government growth strategy
Build relationships across DoD, IC, Space, acquisition offices, primes, and integrators
Lead capture efforts across OTAs, BAAs, SBIRs, prototypes, and strategic programs
Shape opportunities early and build a qualified pipeline
Guide certification, accreditation, and deployment strategies
Act as the bridge between customer requirements and internal product teams

Ideal Background

10+ years in government BD, capture, defense technology, military, intelligence, or national security markets
Strong understanding of government acquisition, funding, and procurement processes
Experience selling or deploying mission-critical technologies
Existing network across Defense, Space, IC, cyber, communications, or ISR communities
Proven ability to create and win opportunities before formal procurement begins

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a high-growth technology company and help establish a new category of mission-critical cybersecurity capability supporting the future of Defense, Space, and Intelligence operations.

Compensation

Strong executive-level salary
Performance-based bonus
Equity participation
Comprehensive benefits

I look forward to hearing from you – m.tovey@evona.com

Production Manager – Avionics Manufacturing

Location: Los Angeles County, California
Type: Permanent
Job #7778
Salary: NON 180,000

Production Manager – Avionics Manufacturing

Location: Southern California (Onsite)

Overview

We're working with an advanced aerospace manufacturer seeking a Production Manager to lead avionics manufacturing operations supporting electronics production, PCBA assembly and manufacturing scale-up activities.

This is a leadership role focused on production execution, team development, process optimisation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day avionics manufacturing operations
Manage production schedules, resources and manufacturing priorities
Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Improve throughput, quality and production efficiency
Develop and mentor supervisors, technicians and manufacturing personnel
Partner with engineering and supply chain teams to support production goals
Support manufacturing scale-up and future production growth

Requirements

Experience leading electronics, avionics or advanced manufacturing teams
Strong understanding of PCBA manufacturing and electronics assembly
Experience with SMT manufacturing environments
Background in lean manufacturing and process optimisation
Proven ability to improve production performance and scale operations

Ideal Backgrounds

Aerospace
Defense electronics
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS)
Consumer electronics
EV / Automotive manufacturing
Medical device manufacturing

Bonus Experience

SMT production equipment
IPC-610 / IPC-620
Electronics production scale-up
High-volume manufacturing environments

What We're Looking For

A manufacturing leader who understands how to build teams, improve production performance and scale electronics manufacturing operations without compromising quality or delivery.

Environmental Test Manager

Location: Los Angeles County, California
Type: Permanent
Job #7776
Salary: NON 180,000

Environmental Test Manager

Location: Southern California (Onsite)

Overview

We're supporting a rapidly growing aerospace organisation seeking an Environmental Test Manager to lead environmental test operations supporting development and production hardware.

This role is responsible for overseeing environmental test laboratories, driving operational excellence and scaling test capabilities to support aggressive production and development schedules.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental test operations across vibration, shock and thermal testing activities
Manage technicians, specialists and test schedules
Drive test readiness, asset utilisation and throughput improvements
Support qualification and acceptance testing programmes
Partner with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams
Develop processes, procedures and capacity planning strategies
Support future growth and expansion of test facilities

Requirements

Leadership experience within environmental testing, aerospace manufacturing or high-reliability hardware environments
Strong understanding of vibration, shock and thermal testing
Experience managing test operations, laboratories or technical teams
Background supporting qualification and acceptance testing
Strong organisational and cross-functional leadership skills

Ideal Backgrounds

Aerospace
Spacecraft
Satellite manufacturing
Defense hardware
Environmental test service providers
Flight hardware qualification environments

What We're Looking For

A hands-on leader who can balance technical understanding with operational execution while helping scale a growing environmental test organisation.

Senior Avionics Systems Test Engineer

Location: Los Angeles County, California
Type: Permanent
Job #7775
Salary: NON 180,000

Senior Avionics Systems Test Engineer

Location: Southern California (Onsite)

Overview

We're partnering with an innovative aerospace company developing next-generation launch vehicle technology and looking for a Senior Avionics Systems Test Engineer to support integrated system testing, vehicle operations and launch readiness activities.

This is a highly visible role focused on system-level integration, troubleshooting and validation of complex electrical and software systems throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Lead system-level avionics integration, testing and validation activities
Support qualification, verification and operational readiness testing
Investigate and resolve complex hardware/software integration issues
Develop test strategies, procedures and operational concepts
Support hardware-in-the-loop and integrated test environments
Participate in mission-critical test campaigns and operational activities
Collaborate closely with avionics, software, systems and manufacturing teams
Develop automation and data analysis tools to improve test efficiency

Requirements

Background in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar
Experience with integrated systems testing, flight test, vehicle testing or hardware-in-the-loop environments
Strong troubleshooting experience across electrical and software systems
Experience with verification and validation processes
Familiarity with networking and communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, UART or SPI
Python or MATLAB experience

Ideal Backgrounds

Launch vehicles
Spacecraft
Missile systems
Defense systems
Autonomous systems
High-reliability embedded systems

What We're Looking For

A highly capable systems engineer who enjoys operating at the intersection of hardware, software and operations. Someone who can own problems, troubleshoot effectively and perform in fast-moving technical environments.

Analysis Manager

Location: Seattle, Washington
Remote: Hybrid
Type: Permanent
Job #7763
Salary: NON 200,000

Analysis Manager | Start-up

We are partnered with a start-up developing next-generation compact energy systems for space, defense, maritime, and remote terrestrial applications.

They are looking for an Analysis Manager to lead a team across structural, thermal, and nuclear analysis disciplines, helping drive the development and deployment of highly complex engineering systems. This role combines technical leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary analysis team
Reviewing structural, thermal, and nuclear analysis deliverables
Supporting integrated product development with design and systems teams
Managing priorities and technical risk across multiple programs
Improving analysis workflows, tools, and engineering standards
Communicating technical progress and resource planning to leadership

What we’re looking for:

8+ years of engineering analysis experience
3+ years of management or team leadership experience
Strong expertise in structural, thermal, or nuclear analysis
FEA experience preferred
Experience within highly regulated or quality-driven environments (AS9100, NQA-1, etc.)
Ability to thrive in a startup or fast-moving engineering environment

? Seattle, WA (hybrid schedule)

? $175,000 – $210,000 base salary

? Equity included

? Strong benefits package including 401k match, family leave, relocation support, flexible PTO, and more

Analysis Manager | Start-up

We are partnered with a start-up developing next-generation compact energy systems for space, defense, maritime, and remote terrestrial applications.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary analysis team
Reviewing structural, thermal, and nuclear analysis deliverables
Supporting integrated product development with design and systems teams
Managing priorities and technical risk across multiple programs
Improving analysis workflows, tools, and engineering standards
Communicating technical progress and resource planning to leadership

What we’re looking for:

8+ years of engineering analysis experience
3+ years of management or team leadership experience
Strong expertise in structural, thermal, or nuclear analysis
FEA experience preferred
Experience within highly regulated or quality-driven environments (AS9100, NQA-1, etc.)
Ability to thrive in a startup or fast-moving engineering environment

? Seattle, WA (hybrid schedule)

? $175,000 – $210,000 base salary

? Equity included

? Strong benefits package including 401k match, family leave, relocation support, flexible PTO, and more