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About Benchmark Space Systems

Benchmark Space Systems makes propulsion for satellites, from high-test peroxide and monopropellant thrusters to electric systems. It hires in Burlington, Vermont and Pleasanton, California, and many of its current openings are engineering internships.

$51k–$165k/yr

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, the SpaceJobs.Now board shows 13 open Benchmark Space Systems roles; typical pay across them is $51k to $165k a year (median $53k).

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About Benchmark Space Systems

Thrusters and propulsion systems that let satellites move and hold their orbits. It pays $51k–$165k/yr typically (median $53k/yr).

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13 open roles on Benchmark Space Systems, independently checked 30 Oct 2026.

Getting paid

Paid as an employee on Benchmark Space Systems's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).

Who can apply

Burlington, VT; Pleasanton, CA

What Benchmark Space Systems pays

From current postings · as of 30 Oct 2026
$51k–$165k/yrTypical pay, live

Median $53k/yr, taken across 13 postings with a stated rate. Posted rates go as low as $47.8k/yr and as high as $210k/yr.

Measured from 13 distinct posted rates, at this employer, each as a year's pay (an hourly rate × 2,080 hours).

Kind of workOpen rolesTypical pay
Mechanical4$51k–$104k/yr
other2$47.8k–$56.2k/yr2 rates
Propulsion2$49.9k–$175k/yr2 rates
Avionics1$47.8k–$54.1k/yr1 rate
Flight Software1$160k–$210k/yr1 rate
Software & IT1$47.8k–$54.1k/yr1 rate
Systems & Test1$47.8k–$54.1k/yr1 rate
Technicians1$72.8k–$93.6k/yr1 rate

Best-paid Benchmark Space Systems openings today

All 13 by pay

“Typical” here means the 25th percentile of what roles pay (the middle of each posted range, as a year's pay: an hourly rate counts at 2,080 hours, 40 a week for 52 weeks) to the 90th-percentile posted top; every role list on this site uses that one definition. Our methods page explains where each pay number comes from and how sure we are of it.

The work Benchmark Space Systems hires for

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Propulsion & Engines2 open hereMechanical, Structures & Thermal4 open hereAvionics & Electrical1 open hereManufacturing & Technicians1 open hereSystems, Integration & Test1 open hereFlight Software & GNC1 open here

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What does Benchmark Space Systems do?

Thrusters and propulsion systems that let satellites move and hold their orbits.

How much does Benchmark Space Systems pay?

Openings at Benchmark Space Systems pay $51k–$165k/yr in the usual case, and the midpoint sits at $53k/yr. We take both from the 13 current postings with a stated rate. The lowest posted rate is $47.8k/yr; the highest is $210k/yr.

What is it like to work at Benchmark Space Systems?

Benchmark Space Systems pays $51k–$165k/yr typically (median $53k/yr).

Which locations does Benchmark Space Systems hire in?

Burlington, VT; Pleasanton, CA

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