26 propulsion engineer jobs at 15 companies in Burbank, CA
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Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$150k-$180k/yrHybridFull Time
Legion Technical Solutions: Provides specialized engineering and technical services for defense clients.
3+ YOEBS in engineering,3+ years hands-on propulsion/hardware experience, proficiency with 3D CAD and GD&T, AIT and test experience, documentation skills, and familiarity with aerospace standards.
3D CAD, GD&T, Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT), RPUG
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.
Lead Propulsion Systems Engineer – Special Programs
San Jose, California, United States
$138k-$190k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
Astra: Manufacturer of orbital launch vehicles and satellite propulsion systems.
10+ YOE10+ years propulsion experience, bachelor’s in aerospace/mechanical engineering, expertise in liquid rocket engines, requirements/interface management, test and qualification, and technical leadership.
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.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEMechanical/electrical engineering experience with propulsion/power systems, engineering drawing interpretation, project management, and ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance.
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
Joby AviationNYSE: JOBY: Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
5+ YOEB.S. in Engineering/Physics/Math required; 5+ years aerospace experience in flight/propulsion control; systems engineering, requirements management, safety assessment, and strong English writing and collaboration skills.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree and 5+ years (or Master's and 3+ years) in mechanical/electrical engineering, experience with propulsion/power plant or fluid/thermodynamic systems, reading engineering drawings, project management, MS Office, ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
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.
8+ YOE8+ years modeling electric propulsion or complex electro-mechanical systems, experimental test design, quantitative trade studies, numerical methods, controls, and proficiency in MATLAB/Python/Julia/Rust.
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.
3+ YOE3+ years product management owning hardware products, bachelor's in engineering/CS or related (advanced preferred), experience with spacecraft subsystems (power, propulsion, GNC), ability to translate customer mission needs into requirements, US export-control eligibility.