35 propulsion engineer jobs at 10 companies in Parker, CO

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Propulsion Engineer Senior
Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States
$115k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
York Space Systems
York Space SystemsNYSE: YSS: Designs and manufactures modular spacecraft platforms and mission solutions.
4+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or science, 4+ years propulsion or spacecraft experience, expertise in electric and chemical propulsion, hands-on testing and qualification experience, ability to obtain security clearance, strong communication and mentoring skills.
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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Analysis
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Singularity Defense
Singularity Defense: Develops low-cost autonomous missile and air defense systems.
5+ YOEB.S. in engineering, 5+ years propulsion experience (2+ years on composite propellant systems), FEA/CFD proficiency, hands-on lab and production experience, ballistic modeling, MATLAB/Python skills, MIL-SPEC familiarity, and technical leadership/mentorship.
SPP, CLWire, ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, MATLAB, Python
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Senior Propulsion Development Engineer
Centennial or Denver
$135k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
True Anomaly
True Anomaly: Develops autonomous spacecraft and software for space security missions.
8+ YOEBachelors in engineering, 8+ years in propulsion or fluid systems test engineering, experience defining test-stand requirements, conducting trade studies, facility design support, and strong written/verbal communication.
LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB
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Propulsion Systems Engineer 3
Centennial or Cape Canaveral
$104k-$173k/yr OnsiteFull Time
United Launch Alliance
United Launch Alliance: Aerospace providing space launch services for satellites.
4+ YOEBachelor's in engineering and minimum 4 years related experience; mechanical/aerospace degree preferred; ability to design, integrate, and support cryogenic, pneumatic, and hydraulic propulsion fluid systems; valid driver's license; U.S. Person required for NAC-I.
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Propulsion Engineer, Combusion Devices
Berthoud, Colorado, United States
$80k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Ursa Major
Ursa Major: Designs and manufactures rocket engines and aerospace propulsion systems.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering; rocket engine component experience; CAD proficiency; fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems knowledge; and hardware lifecycle ownership skills.
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CAD), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Ansys, Siemens NX, Windchill PLM, ASME Y14.5
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Engineer Senior – Space Vehicle Propulsion
Boulder, Colorado, United States
$97k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BAE Systems
BAE SystemsLondon Stock Exchange: BA: Provides advanced defense, aerospace, and security technology solutions.
4+ YOEBS in engineering (or related) with 4+ years related experience; hands-on assembly/integration/test of pressurized in-space propulsion systems; able and eligible to obtain Top Secret/SCI polygraph; U.S. person/citizen required.
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2026 Intern Conversion - Propulsion Engineer I
Seattle or Van Horn or Denver or Huntsville or Florida or Arlington or Los Angeles or Longmont or Reston
$75k-$114k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
Completed a 2026 Blue Origin internship; enrolled in or recently graduated from college; bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or astronautical engineering; U.S. work authorization; strong communication and independent teamwork skills.
Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS)
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Engineer I – Space Vehicle Propulsion
Boulder, Colorado, United States
$65k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BAE Systems
BAE SystemsLondon Stock Exchange: BA.: Produces advanced defense, aerospace, and information security systems.
BS in Engineering or related, ability to perform propulsion analysis and test support, multidisciplinary teamwork, eligible for Top Secret/SCI with polygraph, <10% travel.
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Sr Mechanical Engineer - Propulsion
Centennial or Louisville
$137k-$189k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Sierra Space
Sierra Space: Develops spacecraft and infrastructure for orbital and space transportation
8+ YOEBachelor's in related field (or equivalent experience), typically 8+ years engineering experience, expertise in mechanical systems, ability to solve complex problems, work with limited oversight, and mentor junior engineers.
NX, SolidWorks, ANSYS, GD&T
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Satellite Operations Engineer
Louisville, Colorado, United States
$85k-$165k/yr HybridFull Time
IonQ
IonQNYSE: IONQ: Develops and sells trapped-ion quantum computers and cloud services.
2+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in aerospace engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, or related field; 2+ years experience; Python proficiency; knowledge in at least one of: astrodynamics, GNC, EE, communications, thermal, embedded software, propulsion; Git experience.
Python, Git
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Lead Engineer, Supplier Quality
Centennial, Colorado, United States
$100k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Beehive Industries: Manufacturer of 3D-printed jet engines for defense applications.
8+ YOEBachelors in engineering, 8+ years supplier quality engineering (aerospace/propulsion preferred), familiarity with AS9100/AS9102/Nadcap, proficiency in FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis and GD&T, and ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
AS9100, Nadcap, AS9102, FMEA, SPC, GD&T, SAP, Minitab
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Senior Thermal Fluids Engineer
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
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Karman+
Karman+: Developing autonomous spacecraft for asteroid mining and resource utilization.
Deep aerospace experience in thruster design, propellant systems, heat transfer, and space-rated thermal management; proficiency with FEA, CFD, propulsion modeling, and CAD; strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
FEA, CFD, CAD
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Director of Operations Engineering
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
$170k-$190k/yr HybridFull Time
LEAP
LEAP: Developing rapid-response, mass-producible launch solutions for space access.
12+ YOE5+ Mgmt12+ years aerospace engineering; 5+ years leading multidisciplinary teams; experience with liquid propulsion or launch hardware; strong manufacturing and test/launch infrastructure knowledge.

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