ABL Space Systems

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side As an Avionics Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and deliver mission-critical flight software. By partnering cross-functionally with domain stakeholders you will be responsible for ensuring mission success. Your key contributions will have a direct impact on the design and reliability of the rocket design.    RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop highly reliable flight critical software solutions in a modular and extensible manner Design frameworks that are...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer As a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer at ABL, you will be responsible for the end-to-end production of liquid rocket engine components and assemblies. This role will work closely with design engineers, external suppliers, and production technicians to develop propulsion hardware, design fixtures/tooling, develop new manufacturing processes and drive manufacturing capability to rapidly deliver high quality propulsion hardware. The Propulsion Manufacturing...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side As an Integration Technician, you will be responsible for performing critical work to build the launch vehicle and supporting ground equipment. You will be responsible for the integration efforts to ensure a quality product and on-time delivery for missions. We are looking for an individual that enjoys solving complex issues in a fast-paced environment.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Integrate launch vehicle and supporting ground equipment per work instructions, taking a lead role in resolving build...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side Launch & Test Engineers are the end-users of ABL hardware and the final guardians of the rocket before flight. From vehicle mates and checkout to ground systems to payload processing and integration, Launch & Test Engineers are responsible for the getting the vehicle to the pad and hardware onto the test stand. On launch day, they also command the vehicle during active operations, and on test days they will serve the same purpose on ABL's test stands. Launch & Test Engineers...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side Launch Technician As a Launch & Test Technician, you will be responsible for performing critical operations towards vehicle launch. You will be traveling from site to site to ensure mission success. This includes supporting multiple departments to ensure timeline and schedule towards successful missions. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving complex issues and can work effectively in a fast-paced environment and share our passion for building.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Build and...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side The Orbital Welder position is a critical role for the company. This individual will be responsible for fabrication and welding high purity piping components.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Under direct supervision the Welder is responsible for completing welding tasks using their knowledge of, and experience with, various welding methods and materials Read and interpret blueprints and drawings, paying close attention to details Determine appropriate welding program and method based on...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side Payload Integration Engineer As a Payload Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for the payload accommodations on the launch vehicle and launch site payload processing. You will interface with spacecraft customers, design hardware with various engineering teams, and perform operations associated with the physical spacecraft to launch vehicle. We are looking for team members who are autonomously-driven, creative, passionate problem solvers, communicate effectively, and thrive in a...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side ABL's Propulsion Engineers design and operate the engines and pressurization systems on the rocket, creating robust machines that just work, from propellant load through to payload deployment. From propellant loading and management, pressurant, attitude control, and pneumatics to engine systems, the Propulsion Engineer's scope is broad and multi-disciplinary. Good Propulsion Engineers recognize that their ownership of a product is fully inclusive - they are responsible for dreaming,...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side Stage Propulsion Engineer The ABL Stage Propulsion team owns the propulsion system at the stage & vehicle level. This includes: - Engines , beginning with their installation onto the rocket through flight.  - Stage Systems (includes feed system, dP mass sensing system, pneumatics & pressurization systems), from vehicle architecture through flight, with a focus on fluid analysis and operations.   RESPONSIBILITIES: The team scope is broad, which means each individual’s scope...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side ABL's Propulsion Engineers design and operate the engines and pressurization systems on the rocket, creating robust machines that just work, from propellant load through to payload deployment.   The Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices, is responsible for the full product life cycle of a thrust chamber or gas generator. The scope of the Propulsion Engineer position is broad and multi-disciplinary. They recognize that their ownership of a product is fully inclusive - they are responsible for...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side As a Sr. Automation Controls Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing the controls architecture for a range of different subsystems within ABL. This can range from DAQ systems that test components that go on the rocket as well as designing & automating ground systems that support rocket launches. You will be working with many teams within ABL to Identify the needs, collect requirements, design, document, build and hand off fully automated systems. Some of these systems will be Integrated...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side Software at ABL is a bit different than at large corporations. Our engineers don't write programs to process payroll; they build tools that control mission critical operations and data flows.   As a Senior DevOps engineer, you will work with our platform team and across engineering disciplines to support the infrastructure that facilitates the end-to-end spectrum of tasks involved in building and launching rockets.   Responsibilities Develop and manage CI/CD initiatives within the...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side ABL’s Avionics Engineers are critical to mission success, bridging the gap between hardware responsible for producing thousands of pounds of thrust and software guiding the payload safely to the correct orbit.   Responsibilities: Design and develop avionics electronics hardware from circuit and schematic design to PCBA layout. Own avionics components and systems architectures as an RE and domain expert Lead design review processes for your work Gather, define, and document...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side Senior Full Stack Software Engineer Software at ABL is a bit different than at large corporations. Our engineers don't write programs to process payroll; they build tools that control mission critical operations and data flows. ABL's Senior Full Stack Software Engineers build applications and tools that synthesize diverse streams of inputs — orbital parameters, flight sensor data, manufacturing workflows, supply chain lead times, and financial projections, to name a few. This software forms...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side A Senior GNC Engineer knows not only how to steer the launch vehicle on its way to orbit, but can lead across teams to push complex problems to reliable, simple, robust solutions.   RESPONSIBLITIES: Perform and lead the GNC system development, implementation, integration and testing Gather, define, and document requirements to support mission and/or trajectory Develop GNC algorithms, models and software Develop, analyze and review data to validate and verify system meets...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side SENIOR GROUND FLUID SYSTEMS ENGINEER   As a Senior Ground Fluid Systems Engineer, you will lead the development, design, build, and commissioning of ground fluid systems at ABL to support tests, operations, and launches.  You will have the opportunity to be a key member of a small team of mechanical, fluid, and electrical engineers working to develop innovative deployable launch solutions that enable the rapid deployment and launch of ABL orbital vehicles. This is a role that contributes to...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side As a Senior Ground Mechanical Systems Engineer, within the structures team, you will lead the development, design, build, and commissioning of ground mechanical systems at ABL to support the operations and launch of RS1.  You will have the opportunity to be a key member of a small team of mechanical, fluid, and electrical engineers working to develop innovative deployable launch solutions that enable the rapid deployment and launch of RS1, and future launch solutions.  This is a role that...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side The Propulsion Systems team is responsible for vehicle-level fluid controls and routing. As a Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer at ABL, you will take complete, end-to-end ownership of critical distributed fluid systems hardware across the vehicle. Applying your design, analysis, and hands-on engineering skillset to develop complex fluid manifolds, secondary structures, tube assemblies, and related components from a clean sheet through to integration onto the flight vehicle. We are a group of...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side As a Sr. Launch Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for performing the flight safety analysis to ensure public safety & risk are maintained throughout ABL flight operations.  This will include generating the mission flight safety rules, incorporating wind data to inform its impact on public safety, working with ABL's GNC team to modify trajectories as needed to maintain safety, and working with external regulatory bodies (ie: FAA, CAA, Federal Ranges) to validate ABL's methods comply with...

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.   When launch day arrives, we want you by our side As a Sr. Launch & Test Technician, you will be responsible for leading and performing critical operations towards vehicle launch. You will be traveling from site to site to ensure mission success. This includes supporting multiple departments to ensure timeline and schedule towards successful missions. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving complex issues and can work effectively in a fast-paced environment and share our passion for building.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the build...