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Vice President, Engineering

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$240K - $300K/yr

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design ...

Vice President, Engineering

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$240K - $300K/yr

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design ...

DIADS Applied Scientist

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$80K - $109K/yr

Avarint is seeking an applied physicist, mathematician, or engineer (preferably electrical, mechanical, or aerospace) in the domains of radars, missiles, command and control (C2), and hypersonics.

Vice President, Engineering

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$240K - $300K/yr

Deep technical background in hypersonics, rocket propulsion, and/or mission critical defense technology as well as established relationships and credibility within the military Hypersonics community.

Avarint is seeking an applied physicist, mathematician, or engineer (preferably electrical, mechanical, or aerospace) in the domains of radars, missiles, command and control (C2), and hypersonics.

Sr. Program Analyst

Huntsville, AL

$116K - $117K/yr

The successful candidate will support programs focused on the development and transition of innovative missile technologies, including hypersonics, missile defense, and high-speed tactical systems.

Technical Program Support

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$42K - $49K/yr

The successful candidate will support programs focused on the development and transition of innovative missile technologies, including hypersonics, missile defense, and high-speed tactical systems.

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How much do hypersonics jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for hypersonics in the United States is $90,170.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in hypersonics?

Professionals in hypersonics typically spend their days designing, modeling, and testing high-speed flight systems, such as missiles or reentry vehicles, using both computational simulations and hands-on laboratory experiments. They collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, materials scientists, and project managers to identify and solve engineering challenges related to thermal protection, aerodynamics, and structural integrity. Regular meetings to discuss project progress, review test results, and plan future development tasks are also common. The role often involves staying up to date with the latest advancements in aerospace technology and ensuring all work meets industry and safety standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Hypersonics position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Hypersonics role, expertise in aerospace engineering, fluid dynamics, and advanced materials—often backed by a relevant engineering degree or higher—is required. Familiarity with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, simulation tools, and certain government or defense industry certifications (such as ITAR compliance) is typical. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are critical soft skills in this field. These combined abilities are vital for successfully developing and testing high-performance hypersonic systems in a collaborative, precision-oriented environment.

What is a Hypersonics job?

A Hypersonics job involves working on technologies related to vehicles or missiles that travel at speeds of Mach 5 or higher. Professionals in this field focus on areas like aerodynamics, propulsion, materials science, and thermal protection to develop and test high-speed flight systems. These roles exist in aerospace companies, defense contractors, and government agencies, requiring expertise in engineering, physics, and computational modeling.

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Infographic showing various Hypersonics job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,170 per year, or $43.4 per hour.
Electrical Engineer IV, Hypersonics

Electrical Engineer IV, Hypersonics

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Littleton, CO • On-site

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Join Our Team as an Electronics Engineer where you will work on the development of a sophisticated state-of-the-art avionics product in a world class Integrated Product Development environment.
Location: This position does not support teleworking; you will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in: Littleton CO and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.


What does this role look like?
Please join us as an Electronics Engineer where you will work with engineers in supporting testing phases, providing you with tremendous career growth potential along with meaningful assignments to stretch and hone your expertise.


Key activities you will accomplish in this role:
Performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) using a range of equipment including spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes to measure and analyze data
Assisting in developing and implementing test procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards
Experience or knowledge with electronic analyses such as WCA, parts stress analysis.
Experience or knowledge with full avionics product life cycle.
Support Manufacturing, Production, and Test activities
Actively monitor hardware from start of production build through Acceptance Test Program / Qualification Test program activities.
Support component/box level test anomalies and troubleshooting activities by interfacing with appropriate stakeholders (e.g. Certified Test Conductors, Quality Engineering, Program Leadership, etc.)
Generate and review technical packages (including but not limited to) such as Engineering Change (ERB/CCB), Failure Review Board (FRB), Product Certification, Technical Interchange packages, as required.
Participate in engineering reviews (to include but not limited to): Change Review Board, Engineering Review Board, Quality Review Board, Material Review Board, Failure Review Boards, Design reviews, etc.
Generate chart packages to brief to various levels of audiences (e.g., Safety Review Board, Management, etc.)


To be effective in this role, you will need:
Experience with leading root cause and correction activities as identified in production.
5+ years of professional experience for this role.
Although no clearance is required to start, you must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus you are a US Citizen.


Why Lockheed Martin?
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package.
Find out more on how we proudly support Hiring Our Heroes.
At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee... join us to experience your future!
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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912