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100 propulsion engineer jobs at 19 companies in Fontana, CA

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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
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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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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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: 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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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 Engineer II, Combustion Devices
Long Beach, California, United States
$104k-$156k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
2+ YOEBachelor's in science or engineering,2+ years developing propulsion or combustion components,knowledge of thermodynamics/thermal/structural/fluids.
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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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Propulsion Test Engineer II
Chino, California, United States
$90k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America: Automotive sales, marketing, and distribution for Hyundai vehicles.
4+ YOEBachelor’s degree in engineering and 4+ years of propulsion systems experience; requires MATLAB, Simulink, Microsoft programs, vehicle evaluation, data analysis, and a valid driver's license.
MATLAB, Simulink, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
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Lead Propulsion Component Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$139k-$187k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hermeus
Hermeus: Develops high-speed and hypersonic aircraft for defense and transportation.
7+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering, 7+ years developing mechanical or propulsion hardware, experience owning hardware through test/production, strong fluids/thermodynamics/materials fundamentals, hands-on design/build/integration, and US person or eligible for deemed export licensing.
NX, ANSYS
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Propulsion and Fluids Test Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$85k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
True Anomaly
True Anomaly: Develops autonomous spacecraft and software for space security missions.
Bachelor’s in aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering; experience in propulsion or fluid systems test engineering; U.S. citizenship for ITAR compliance.
LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB
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Chief Engineer – Propulsion Tanks - Level 5
Commerce, California, United States
$177k-$266k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
12+ YOEBachelor's in STEM with 12+ years in propulsion tank/pressure-vessel design and manufacturing; deep metallurgy, GD&T, precision machining, additive manufacturing, RCCA experience; ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
GD&T, precision machining, additive manufacturing
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Propulsion Design Reliability Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$162k-$265k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vast
Vast: Develops and operates commercial artificial-gravity space stations.
6+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or related, 6+ years engineering/reliability experience, FMEA and risk analysis experience, scripting/data analysis (Python, MATLAB, Excel), strong communication and systems-level intuition.
Python, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Tableau
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Staff Propulsion Controls & Software Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
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Odys Aviation
Odys Aviation: Develops hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
8+ YOEMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or Controls; 8+ years in controls/embedded software for high-power motor drives; PMSM/FOC, SVPWM, DPWM, SiC, MIL/SIL/HIL; production firmware; leadership.
MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, PLECS, Typhoon HIL, OPAL-RT, Speedgoat, Embedded Coder, C, C++, TI C2000, ARM Cortex-R/M, DSP, CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet
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Propulsion Engineering Internship - Spring 2027
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or Huntsville
$33/hr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
Pursuing an engineering bachelor's or master's degree with relevant propulsion coursework, fluids fundamentals, hands-on fluid-system experience, engineering software familiarity, and exposure to pressurized or combustion systems.
NX, Teamcenter, GD&T, MATLAB, Python
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Propulsion Electrical Test Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$100k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
K2 Space
K2 Space: Develops high-power satellite platforms for heavy-lift launch vehicles.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in relevant engineering or equivalent experience, 2+ years in hardware testing or validation, strong Python, C++, and Rust programming, circuit knowledge, and multilayer PCBA design experience.
Linux, Python, C++, Rust, LTspice, SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810, EMI/EMC
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Senior Design Engineer (Aerospace & Defense Hardware)
Hawthorne or El Segundo or Los Angeles
$150k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Freeform
Freeform: Deploys autonomous AI-powered metal 3D printing factories.
5+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering, 5+ years hands-on aerospace/defense or high-performance engineering, experience leading hardware programs and designing propulsion/thermal/fluid/turbomachinery or structural components.
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Sr. Test Engineer, Powertrain
Tustin, California, United States
$108k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rivian
RivianNASDAQ: RIVN: Designs and manufactures electric vehicles and charging networks.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience,5+ years test engineering for powertrain/drivetrain/propulsion,staff-level experience designing/executing complex test campaigns,deep test methods and data analysis expertise.
dyno controllers, HIL, PLCs, DAQ, automation frameworks, NI Veristand, Labview, Python, MATLAB, RTCS
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Sr. EV Engineer (Irvine, CA, US, 92618)
Irvine, California, United States
$115k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hyundai America Technical Center
Hyundai America Technical CenterKorea Exchange: 005380: Designs and engineers vehicles for the North American market.
7+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 7+ years EV systems experience, knowledge of EV propulsion and vehicle networks, DAQ tool experience (ETAS INCA, Intrepid VehicleSpy, Vector CAN, Ethernet Suites), root cause analysis, field investigations, and leadership.
ETAS INCA, Intrepid VehicleSpy, Vector CAN, Ethernet Suites
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Flight Analyst
Long Beach, California, United States
$105k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Long Wall
Long Wall: Develops containerized missile defense systems and hypersonic flight test vehicles.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering + 2 years experience (or MS/PhD without experience). Experience in trajectory/mission analysis, aerodynamic/propulsion/mass modeling, 3-DOF/6-DOF simulations, Monte Carlo analysis, telemetry reconstruction; familiarity with STK/GMAT and Git; US person (ITAR) required.
STK, GMAT, Git
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