152 propulsion engineer jobs at 26 companies in Fullerton, CA
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Propulsion Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$100k-$176k/yrOnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
4+ YOEMaster's in engineering or physics, 4+ years relevant experience (6+ for specialist), knowledge of propulsion/fluids/thermodynamics, ability to obtain security clearance, willingness to travel ~20%.
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft and defense systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years related experience (3+ years in aerospace), experience with main engines/propulsion preferred, strong communication and troubleshooting skills.
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering (or equivalent), 5+ years related experience (3+ in aerospace), experience with propulsion/main engines preferred, strong communication and problem-solving, able to support 24/7 fleet operations.
Brevard County or Huntsville or Seattle or Los Angeles
$121k-$169k/yrOnsiteFull 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.
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.
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)
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
6+ YOELead ground fluids propulsion design, development, and operations with 6+ years in propulsion systems; BS or higher in aerospace/mechanical engineering; CAD/PLM; P&ID proficiency; onsite collaboration.
True Anomaly: Develops autonomous spacecraft and software for space security missions.
2+ YOEBachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering; 2+ years experience (Level 2) or 5+ years (Level 3); propulsion hardware and test experience; strong collaboration and communication skills; passion for 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.
Divergent: Develops digital manufacturing systems for complex vehicle structures.
Bachelor's in engineering, experience designing/building/commissioning propulsion or mechanical test systems, high-pressure fluid and instrumentation expertise, DAQ/controls experience, and ability to access export-controlled technology.
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.
CesiumAstro: Develops phased array communication systems for satellites and aircraft.
4+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, 4+ years mechanical design/dev/fab/assembly/test, experience with valves and liquid rocket engine hardware, proficiency with Siemens NX and SolidWorks, CFD/FEA, ANSYS, MATLAB; U.S. work-authorization required.
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
5+ YOE5+ years in complex engineering system development/testing; BS in science/engineering/technology/math; experience in propulsion test, fluids and thermodynamics; strong ownership and collaboration skills.
Simulation, Test equipment, Data analysis, Instrumentation, Programming
Propulsion Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
El Segundo, California, United States
$99k-$162k/yrOnsiteFull Time
BoeingNYSE: BA: Manufactures commercial and military aircraft, satellites, and defense systems.
2+ YOEBSc in a relevant technical field,2+ years related experience (5+ preferred),US citizenship and active Top Secret/SCI clearance required,experience in liquid propulsion,requirements decomposition,verification and test support.
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.
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.
K2 Space: Develops high-power satellite platforms for heavy-lift launch vehicles.
2+ YOEBachelor's in electrical/computer engineering or related; 2+ years hardware testing; strong Python/C++/Rust; PCB, avionics, power systems; experience in test campaigns
Python, C++, Rust, LTspice, Linux, Test Automation
RivianNASDAQ: RIVN: Designs and manufactures electric vehicles and charging networks.
4+ YOEBachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; 4+ years in automotive powertrain/energy systems; strong Python, SQL, Matlab; experience with vehicle powertrain modeling and time-series data; analytical writing and presentations.