30 propulsion engineer jobs at 17 companies in Berkeley, CA
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Propulsion Engineer - Test
San Francisco, California, United States
$125k-$170k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Astranis: Builds and operates small geostationary communications satellites.
3+ YOEB.S. in a technical discipline, 3+ years propulsion system testing experience, hands-on design/build/test hardware ability, familiarity with Range Safety standards, and onsite presence 5 days/week.
Pyka: Designs and manufactures autonomous electric aircraft for heavy-duty missions.
1+ YOEOwnership of propulsion mechanical components from concept to production, combustion engine experience, 1+ years mechanical design experience, proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks), FEA/CFD, GD&T, and hands-on prototyping.
Joby AviationNYSE: JOBY: Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
2+ YOEBachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years in manufacturing; strong mechanical fundamentals; hands-on process development; DFA/DFM knowledge.
ArcherNYSE: ACHR: Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.
8+ YOEBS in EE/AE/ME (MS preferred), 8+ years systems engineering on certification-bound aviation programs, ARP4754A compliance experience, requirements baseline ownership in Polarion/DOORS/Jama, knowledge of DO-178C/DO-254, and cross-functional problem resolution experience.
Staff Engineer - Vehicle and Propulsion Architecture
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$180k-$210k/yrOnsiteFull Time
KnightscopeNASDAQ: KSCP: Manufactures autonomous robots and communication devices for physical security.
10+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, 10+ years automotive experience, expertise in vehicle architecture, powertrain and electric motor systems, top-level CAD assembly (SolidWorks), PLM, prototype development, vehicle validation, and tools like CANape, INCA, RaptorCAL, MATLAB/Simulink.
6+ YOEB.S. in engineering (M.S. preferred), 6+ years relevant engineering/technical program management experience, propulsion and hardware-production experience preferred, ability to manage schedules, budgets, supply chains, and integrate hardware with software/firmware.
Elroy Air: Builds autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for cargo logistics.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 2+ years test experience in hardware verification or lab testing, hands-on with propulsion/battery/EV systems, DAQ (National Instruments, Dewesoft), proficiency with Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW, and strong troubleshooting and reporting skills.
National Instruments, Dewesoft, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, CAD, DAQ, HIL
5+ YOE5+ years in electric powertrain or vehicle propulsion; BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; strong knowledge of electric machines, power electronics, and lithium-ion batteries; HV safety experience; independent decision-maker; strong collaboration.
Battery system design, HV distribution, Thermal management, BMS, Power electronics, System modeling tools, Diagnostics and debugging
Astra: Manufacturer of orbital launch vehicles and satellite propulsion systems.
5+ YOE5+ years hands-on test engineering in propulsion or aerospace; owns test stands from concept to operation; experience with high-pressure fluid systems, cryogenics, and DAQ; read drawings; perform hazardous operations.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOEU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance; Bachelor's or Master's in STEM with 5+ (Bachelor) or 3–8+ (Master) years relevant experience; experience reading engineering drawings, mechanical assembly processes, technical writing; SAP and marine propulsion experience preferred.
Lanteris Space Systems: Manufactures high-performance satellites and spacecraft for orbital missions.
5+ YOEUS citizen or permanent resident; Bachelor's in engineering/math/physics/STEM (or equivalent experience); 5+ years systems engineering or real-time control experience; GNC/astrodynamics/propulsion knowledge; requirements management and verification experience; coding in C, C++, Python or MATLAB preferred.
Zipline: Operates an autonomous drone delivery system for medical supplies.
Experience characterizing electric motors, actuators, and propulsion systems; test fixture and dynamometer experience; instrumentation and data-acquisition skills; Python proficiency; ability to lead performance and reliability test campaigns.
Hornblower Group: Global provider of water-based experiences and ferry transportation services.
2+ YOEMinimum 2 years industry experience; HAZWOPER (40 hours), forklift, CPR and first aid; electrical, welding, fabrication, diesel engine, pump, and hybrid propulsion system expertise required.