24 propulsion engineer jobs at 17 companies in Larkspur, CA
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Founding Propulsion Engineer
San Francisco or Houston
$120k-$160k/yrRemoteFull Time
Graviron Aerospace: Developing reusable autonomous orbital drones for space logistics.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 2+ years of propulsion-related experience, spacecraft propulsion fundamentals, engineering analysis or simulation experience, and proficiency with Python, MATLAB, Simulink, or comparable tools.
Benchmark Space Systems: Manufacturer of propulsion systems for small satellites.
3+ YOEBachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, 3+ years of aerospace fluid systems experience, propulsion component knowledge, and proficiency with fluid, thermal, design, and testing systems.
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.
WingNASDAQ: GOOGL: Autonomous drone delivery service for small packages and logistics
8+ YOE8+ years in wind tunnel and propulsion testing for electric aircraft or UAS, a bachelor's in aerospace engineering or related field, and expertise with instrumentation, data acquisition, sensors, LabVIEW, TCP/IP, and CAN bus.
MATLAB, Python, National Instruments, LabVIEW, TCP/IP, CAN bus, CAD
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.
Staff Firmware Architecture Engineer, Propulsion and Battery
Palo Alto, California, United States
$210k-$245k/yrOnsiteFull Time
ALSO: Developing vertically integrated small electric vehicles for urban mobility.
7+ YOEBachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field, 7+ years of firmware experience, expert C programming, embedded systems, RTOS, CI/CD, debugging, and vehicle systems knowledge.
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
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.