Hardware & Science Jobs at Startups in Hawthorne, CA, US
Hawthorne has 3 open hardware and science roles at 3 early-stage startups.
The open roles
- Mechanical Engineering Intern: Hawthorne, Intern, posted 2 September 2026.
- Head of Manufacturing: Hawthorne, USD 180k to 220k, Head, posted 25 June 2026.
- Sr. Harness Technician: Hawthorne, Senior.
The hiring market
Industries
Climate and energy (2) and aerospace and defense (1) startups have most of the openings.
Pay figures come from the one posting on this page that states a salary.
What hardware and science work involves at an early-stage startup
You are often the first person to build, test or fix the thing. Lab and field work sit side by side, and results feed straight back into the design. A large employer would give you one instrument and one protocol, and an early startup gives you the whole bench.
Experience level
Open roles by the experience the posting asks for.
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Questions people ask
Which startups are hiring hardware and science roles in Hawthorne?
Astrolab (1 roles), Critical Energy (1) and Reflect Orbital (1) have the most; 3 startups are hiring in total.