Senior Paraglider & Parachute Engineer

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Sr. Paraglider & Parachute Engineer Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return.

Key Responsibilities

The Sr. Paraglider & Parachute Engineer will own the final, critical phase of the Outpost mission: the landing. While our deployable heat shield handles the hypersonic deceleration, it is the guided paraglider system that enables us to land payloads…

Requirements Summary

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. 10 years of experience minimum (15+ years preferred) in the design and manufacturing of paragliders, parachutes, or parafoils Deep knowledge of soft-goods:…

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Sr. Paraglider & Parachute Engineer

Outpost is an orbital logistics company rewriting the rules of global logistics by building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global delivery through space.

Our CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters of its target, and can then be refurbished and launched again. One vehicle, many missions: responsive logistics and precision delivery for national security; commercial cargo moved with real cadence; R&D payloads flown, tested, and refined across repeatable cycles; and critical aid delivered where roads and runways can’t reach.

The demand is already here, validated through defense and civil agreements and supported by a growing pipeline of government and commercial customers.

We have the customers, the team, and a clear technical path ahead of us. We’re building the return lane. Come build it with us.

Responsibilities

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→Competitive compensation: $160,000 - $210,000; (commensurate with experience).
→Additional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
→Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
→Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental.
→Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
→PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
→Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
→Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
→Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
→Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
→Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!