141 propulsion engineer jobs at 20 companies in Ladera Ranch, CA
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Propulsion Engineer, Electric
Irvine, California, United States
$112k-$153k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
1+ YOEBachelor's in engineering,1+ years hands-on fabrication/assembly/testing or project experience; system-level propulsion knowledge and manufacturing experience preferred; strong communication and analytical skills.
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.
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.
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.
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
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or Huntsville
$33/hrOnsiteFull Time, Internship
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.
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.
Freeform: Deploys autonomous AI-powered metal 3D printing factories.
5+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 5+ years hands-on aerospace/defense or high-performance engineering, systems-level understanding, experience with propulsion/thermal/fluid/turbomachinery design preferred.
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.
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.