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Founding Propulsion Engineer
San Francisco or Houston
$120k-$160k/yr RemoteFull Time
Graviron Aerospace
Graviron Aerospace: Developing reusable autonomous orbital drones for space logistics.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 2+ years of propulsion-related experience, spacecraft propulsion fundamentals, engineering analysis or simulation experience, and proficiency with Python, MATLAB, Simulink, or comparable tools.
Python, MATLAB, Simulink, CAD
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Propulsion Technician
Mojave, California, United States
$32-$42/hr OnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch: Provides air-launched hypersonic testbeds for high-speed flight testing.
0+ YOEBuild, maintain, and troubleshoot propulsion and fluid systems; high school diploma; LOX/cryo handling; read P&IDs; experience with high-pressure systems; forklift operation a plus.
P&IDs, GD&T, blueprints, metal fabrication tools, high-pressure systems equipment
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Propulsion Engineer, Electric
Irvine, California, United States
$112k-$153k/yr OnsiteFull Time
DZYNE Technologies
DZYNE Technologies: Developer and manufacturer of autonomous airborne defense systems.
5+ YOE5+ years electric propulsion experience for Group 1–2 aircraft; bachelor\u0002s degree in engineering; proficiency with propulsion modeling, test data analysis, MATLAB and 3D CAD; strong troubleshooting and integration skills.
MATLAB, SolidWorks
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Propulsion Engineer
Poway, California, United States
$81k-$142k/yr HybridFull Time
General Atomics
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
1+ YOEBachelors in engineering (or equivalent experience) with minimum 1 year propulsion-related experience; ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; field support and NX/CREO/CATIA experience preferred; strong communication and analytical skills.
NX, CREO, CATIA
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Chemical Propulsion Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$121k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Apex
Apex: Mass-manufactures standardized satellite buses for commercial and government use.
3+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical, propulsion, or aerospace engineering; 3+ years propulsion design/test; mono/bi-propellant propulsion; pressurized systems; CAD NX/SolidWorks; AS9100; US Person status.
NX, SolidWorks
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Propulsion Engineer
Brevard County or Huntsville or Seattle or Los Angeles
$121k-$169k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
5+ YOEB.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, 5+ years propulsion experience in aerospace, demonstrated on-orbit RCS design/analysis/testing, proficiency with CAD (Creo, SolidWorks) and fluid analysis, strong communication; U.S. work eligibility required.
Creo, SolidWorks
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Manager of Propulsion Systems
El Segundo, California, United States
$175k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
6+ YOE1+ Mgmt6+ years propulsion experience; leadership ability; propulsion subsystem expertise; CAD/PLM proficiency.
CAD, PLM
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Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$162k-$243k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
12+ YOE12+ years in propulsion system development, an engineering bachelor's degree, propulsion modeling and analysis expertise, electric propulsion experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, Simscape, Jama, Python, NX, CAD, GD&T, Teamcenter, Windchill, National Instruments
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Senior Propulsion Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$166k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
8+ YOE8+ years propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles; experience with turboshaft/turboprop and reciprocating engines, engine cycle decks, engine testing, CAD design, and manufacturing methods; BS+ in engineering; eligible for Top Secret clearance.
NX, Teamcenter, Lattice OS, CAD, Engine Management Systems (EMS)
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Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$162k-$243k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB: Designs and builds launch vehicles and satellite systems.
12+ YOE12+ years in propulsion system development, an engineering bachelor's degree, electric propulsion experience, systems modeling, testing, systems engineering, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, Simscape, Jama, Python, NX, CAD, GD&T, Teamcenter, Windchill, National Instruments
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Propulsion Test Engineer
Victorville, California, United States
$80k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mach Industries
Mach Industries: Designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles for defense.
3+ YOE3+ years propulsion/aerospace testing; design/test operations; read schematics; use shop tools; troubleshoot; travel and extended hours.
DAQ systems, Instrumentation, Engine calibration, Torque tools, Tubing tools, Pressure equipment
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Senior Propulsion Test Engineer
Edwards Air Force Base or Palmdale
OnsiteFull Time
ASRC Federal
ASRC Federal: Provides engineering and IT services to federal government agencies.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 10+ years supporting propulsion systems, propulsion hardware assembly and testing experience, CAD and FEA/CFD proficiency, Secret clearance eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and a valid driver's license.
CAD, FEA, CFD, Confluence, Jira
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Manager, Propulsion Analysis
Long Beach, California, United States
$160k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
7+ YOEBachelor's in STEM, 7+ years engineering experience, proven leadership, experience with structures/fluids/thermodynamics, familiarity with FEA/CFD/CAD, and experience leading propulsion analyses.
FEA, CFD, CAD
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Senior Engineer - Propulsion Systems
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$140k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Developing in-space transportation services and orbital transfer vehicles.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or science,5+ years aerospace propulsion experience,work on bipropellant systems,fluids/thermodynamics proficiency,system design and test experience,ability to support on-orbit operations,and U.S. person/export-license eligibility.
SINDA/FLUINT, GFSSP, CAD
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Propulsion Test Engineer
Mojave, California, United States
$86k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vast
Vast: Develops and operates commercial artificial-gravity space stations.
2+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace/mechanical or related,2+ years in chemical propulsion/fluid systems or hardware testing,ability to lift 25 lbs,work outdoors in extreme weather,and willingness to work overtime/weekends.
NX, Teamcenter, Epsilon3, JIRA, Confluence, Beckhoff/TwinCAT, National Instruments/LabVIEW
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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Combustion
San Francisco, California, United States
$150k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Astro Mechanica
Astro Mechanica: Building turboelectric jet engines for supersonic aircraft.
5+ YOE5+ years designing combustion devices for propulsion; CAD NX; thermodynamics; data acquisition; prototype assembly and testing.
Siemens NX, CAD / CAD modeling, GD&T
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Lead Propulsion Systems Engineer – Special Programs
San Jose, California, United States
$138k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer
ArcherNYSE: ACHR: Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.
8+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace/mechanical/propulsion required, 8–12 years propulsion engineering experience, U.S. Person required, ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance, propulsion design and integration expertise.
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Aeronautical Propulsion Engineer
Palmdale, California, United States
$92k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in STEM with 2 years' engineering experience (or Master's with 0 years), Secret clearance required, ability to obtain Top Secret and SAP, experience with propulsion subsystems, Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink, CAD, supplier management, and subsystem testing.
Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink, CATIA V5, TeamCenter Engineer, Enterprise
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Staff Propulsion Analyst, Engine Performance
Denver or Long Beach
$175k-$305k/yr HybridFull Time
True Anomaly
True Anomaly: Develops autonomous spacecraft and software for space security missions.
12+ YOESenior propulsion analyst with 12+ years in liquid rocket engine/thruster analysis; strong modeling, injector design, stability analysis, CFD, and heat transfer knowledge.
ROCETS, Sinda/Fluint, GFSSP, Ansys Fluent, Flow-3D, Thermal Desktop, Reacting Flow, Python, MATLAB
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Electric Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical (Starshield)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$120k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
3+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical/aerospace/physics,3+ years designing/testing/analyzing electric propulsion or related spacecraft propulsion hardware,ability to perform hands-on test work,willingness to obtain clearance if needed.
Python, MATLAB
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