85 propulsion engineer jobs at 20 companies in Riverside, CA
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Propulsion Engineer
Adelanto, California, United States
$81k-$142k/yrHybridFull Time
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Folsom or Reno or Huntsville or Long Beach or Remote
$195k-$250k/yrHybridFull Time
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.
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.