85 propulsion engineer jobs at 20 companies in Riverside, CA

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Propulsion Engineer
Adelanto, California, United States
$81k-$142k/yr HybridFull Time
General Atomics
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent experience), 2–4+ years propulsion or aerospace engineering experience, ability to obtain DoD security clearance, experience with aircraft propulsion design, testing, data acquisition, FEA and engineering documentation.
IADS, ANSYS, MATLAB, VBA
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Propulsion Engineer
Brevard County or Huntsville or Seattle or Los Angeles
$121k-$169k/yr OnsiteFull 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.
Creo, SolidWorks
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Chemical Propulsion Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$121k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Apex
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.
NX, SolidWorks
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Senior Propulsion Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$166k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
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)
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Lead Propulsion Engineer
El Segundo or El Monte
$137k-$185k/yr HybridFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft and defense systems.
9+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, ~9+ years experience, US Person required for export control, ability to obtain NASA facility access, travel up to 10%, experience in propulsion component design/testing and supplier coordination.
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Propulsion Engineer (II - III)
Denver or Long Beach
$95k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
True Anomaly
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.
CAD, P&ID, Modeling and drawings, Equipment lists
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Propulsion Systems Engineer II
Long Beach, California, United States
$100k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering,2+ years propulsion or high-performance systems experience,US citizenship,ability to obtain security clearance.
Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, Simscape, Jama, Python, NX, Teamcenter, Windchill, National Instruments
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Propulsion Test Engineer
Victorville, California, United States
$80k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mach Industries
Mach Industries: Designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles for defense.
3+ YOE3+ years propulsion/aerospace testing; design/test operations; read schematics; use shop tools; troubleshoot; travel and extended hours.
DAQ systems, Instrumentation, Engine calibration, Torque tools, Tubing tools, Pressure equipment
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Lead Propulsion Component Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$139k-$187k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hermeus
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.
NX, ANSYS
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Lead Propulsion Engineer
El Segundo or El Monte
$137k-$185k/yr HybridFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
9+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, ~9+ years relevant experience, US Person export-control requirement, ability to travel up to 10%, strong communication and leadership skills.
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Propulsion Architect
Long Beach, California, United States
$180k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
JetZero
JetZero: Develops fuel-efficient blended-wing body aircraft for sustainable flight.
15+ YOE5+ MgmtBachelor's in engineering; 15+ years propulsion experience; 5+ years management; strong communication; aerospace system integration.
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Senior Propulsion Test Responsible Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$132k-$182k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
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
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Chief Engineer – Propulsion Tanks - Level 5
Commerce, California, United States
$177k-$266k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
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.
GD&T, precision machining, additive manufacturing
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Propulsion Design Reliability Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$162k-$265k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vast
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.
Python, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Tableau
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Chief Engineer – Propulsion Tanks - Level 5
Commerce, California, United States
$177k-$266k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
12+ YOEBachelor's in STEM and 12 years technical experience in propulsion tank/pressure-vessel design and manufacturing; metallurgy, GD&T, precision machining, additive manufacturing, RCCA experience; ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
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Propulsion Electrical Test Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$100k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
K2 Space
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
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Sr. Propulsion Durability Attribute Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$122k-$152k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rivian
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.
Python, Pandas, Numpy, PySpark, Matlab, SQL, IPG CarMaker
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Staff Propulsion Controls & Software Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
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Odys Aviation
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
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Chief Engineer (Aerospace)
Folsom or Reno or Huntsville or Long Beach or Remote
$195k-$250k/yr HybridFull Time
Voyager Technologies
Voyager TechnologiesNYSE: VOYG: Provides advanced defense and commercial space technology solutions.
15+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering; 15 years in solid rocket propulsion; leadership of cross-functional teams; security clearance eligibility.
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Senior Design Engineer (Aerospace & Defense Hardware)
Hawthorne or El Segundo or Los Angeles
$150k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Freeform
Freeform: Deploys autonomous AI-powered metal 3D printing factories.
5+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering, 5+ years hands-on aerospace/defense or high-performance engineering, experience leading hardware programs and designing propulsion/thermal/fluid/turbomachinery or structural components.