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Propulsion Engineer - Test
San Francisco, California, United States
$125k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Astranis
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.
Python, Numpy, Scipy, C++, Git
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Propulsion Engineer
San Francisco or Washington or Maine
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Poseidon Aerospace
Poseidon Aerospace: A building and operating autonomous cargo aircraft to reduce air freight cost and reach remote locations.
Hands-on engine assembly, calibration, tuning, and test-stand validation of EFI piston engines; experience with ECUs, DAQ, propeller governors, fault diagnosis, and procedure development.
ECU, DAQ, EFI
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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Combustion
San Francisco, California, United States
$150k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Astro Mechanica
Astro Mechanica: Building turboelectric jet engines for supersonic aircraft.
5+ YOE5+ years designing combustion devices for propulsion; CAD NX; thermodynamics; data acquisition; prototype assembly and testing.
Siemens NX, CAD / CAD modeling, GD&T
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Propulsion Mechanical Engineer (Combustion) - Dropship
Alameda, California, United States
$101k-$142k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Pyka
Pyka: Designs and manufactures autonomous electric aircraft for heavy-duty missions.
1+ YOEOwnership of propulsion mechanical components from concept to production, combustion engine experience, 1+ years mechanical design experience, proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks), FEA/CFD, GD&T, and hands-on prototyping.
SolidWorks, FEA, CFD, GD&T, CNC
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Lead Propulsion Systems Development Engineer
Alameda, California, United States
$200k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Astra
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.
Python, MATLAB, Simulink, NPSS
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Propulsion Assembly Manufacturing Engineer
San Carlos, California, United States
$98k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Joby Aviation
Joby AviationNYSE: JOBY: Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
2+ YOEBachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years in manufacturing; strong mechanical fundamentals; hands-on process development; DFA/DFM knowledge.
GD&T ASME Y14.5, DFM, DFA
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Staff Systems Engineer, Electric Propulsion
San Jose, California, United States
$160k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer
ArcherNYSE: ACHR: Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.
8+ YOEBS in EE/AE/ME (MS preferred), 8+ years systems engineering on certification-bound aviation programs, ARP4754A compliance experience, requirements baseline ownership in Polarion/DOORS/Jama, knowledge of DO-178C/DO-254, and cross-functional problem resolution experience.
Polarion, DOORS, Jama, DO-178C, DO-254, HIL, SIL, ARP4754A, ARP4761
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Staff Engineer - Vehicle and Propulsion Architecture
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$180k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Knightscope
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.
CANape, INCA, RaptorCAL, RaptorDEV, MATLAB, Simulink, SolidWorks, PLM, 3D CAD, CAN, Ethernet
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Electric Propulsion Motor Lead
Mountain View, California, United States
$186k-$233k/yr HybridFull Time
Wisk Aero
Wisk Aero: Building autonomous all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
12+ YOELead propulsion motor design with 12+ years in high-power motors; aerospace/EV/advanced mobility experience; DO-160/FAA Part 23/27 knowledge.
DO-160, FAA Part 23/27, Aerospace standards, Electromagnetic Analysis, Thermal Management
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Principal Engineer Manufacturing
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$104k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
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.
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Cero, Solidworks, FEA
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Propulsion Technical Program Manager
San Jose, California, United States
$175k-$208k/yr HybridFull Time
Muon Space
Muon Space: Designs, builds, and operates low Earth orbit satellite constellations.
6+ YOEB.S. in engineering (M.S. preferred), 6+ years relevant engineering/technical program management experience, propulsion and hardware-production experience preferred, ability to manage schedules, budgets, supply chains, and integrate hardware with software/firmware.
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Test Engineer
Byron, California, United States
$118k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Elroy Air
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
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Principal Engineer Manufacturing
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$104k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
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.
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Cero, SolidWorks, FEA
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Senior Powertrain Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
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Humble Robotics
Humble Robotics: Developing autonomous, electric, cabless heavy-duty freight haulers.
5+ YOE5+ years in electric powertrain or vehicle propulsion; BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; strong knowledge of electric machines, power electronics, and lithium-ion batteries; HV safety experience; independent decision-maker; strong collaboration.
Battery system design, HV distribution, Thermal management, BMS, Power electronics, System modeling tools, Diagnostics and debugging
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Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer
Los Altos, California, United States
$79k-$130k/yr RemoteFull Time
Applied Research Associates
Applied Research Associates: Provides scientific research and engineering solutions for complex problems.
5+ YOEMaster's in engineering; 5-7 years FEA; HyperMesh, SolidWorks, LS-DYNA; rocket propulsion experience; Unix/Linux; ability to obtain security clearance.
HyperMesh, SolidWorks, LS-DYNA, Unix, Linux, Windows
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Sr. Systems Engineer - GNC
Palo Alto, California, United States
$117k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lanteris Space Systems
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.
DOORS, JAMA, C, C++, Python, MATLAB
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Senior Motor Test Engineer - Powertrain
South San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Zipline
Zipline: Operates an autonomous drone delivery system for medical supplies.
Experience characterizing electric motors, actuators, and propulsion systems; test fixture and dynamometer experience; instrumentation and data-acquisition skills; Python proficiency; ability to lead performance and reliability test campaigns.
Python
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Marine Engineer - Alcatraz Cruises
San Francisco, California, United States
$55/hr OnsiteFull Time
Hornblower Group
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.
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