37 propulsion engineer jobs at 17 companies in Rosedale, MD

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Engineer Propulsion
Elkton, Maryland, United States
$88k-$131k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEBachelors in STEM with 2+ years solid-propellant propulsion experience (Masters considered with 0 years). US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance required; experience with propulsion design, testing, and multidisciplinary analysis.
Siemens Teamcenter
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Engineer Propulsion
Elkton, Maryland, United States
$88k-$131k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in STEM with 2+ years solid-propellant experience (or Master's with 0 years); U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; experience with propulsion systems, launch vehicles, and engineering design.
Siemens Teamcenter
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Propulsion Engineer II
Rockville, Maryland, United States
$110k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Quantum Space
Quantum Space: Developing maneuverable spacecraft platforms for defense and commercial missions.
3+ YOEBachelor's/Master's/PhD in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering; 3+ years developing propulsion systems/tanks/pumps; experience with design, analysis, fabrication, testing, integration; ability to drive technical work independently.
CFD, FEA, CNC
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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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Journeyman Marine Propulsion Engineer
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$90k-$100k/yr RemoteFull Time
American Systems
American Systems: Providing engineering and IT solutions to federal government agencies.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, ability to obtain Secret clearance, 3+ years marine propulsion/power-generation experience; experience with GE LM2500 or MTU engines.
GE LM2500, MTU Engines
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DARPA Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer SETA
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$175k-$195k/yr HybridFull Time
Amentum
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Global provider of engineering, technical, and mission support services.
7+ YOEBachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 7+ years of experience, spacecraft propulsion design expertise, technical leadership, systems engineering familiarity, and active US Government TS/SCI clearance.
Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
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Senior Propulsion Development Engineer, Ground Fluids
El Segundo or Washington or Huntsville
$140k-$232k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
3+ YOEB.S. in aerospace/mechanical engineering or equivalent, 3+ years propulsion fluid systems experience, proficiency with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, CAD and PLM, hands‑on fluid hardware and test/operations experience, and ability to author procedures.
Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), CAD, PLM
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Marine Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$90k-$97k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Solvere Technical Group
Solvere Technical Group: Providing engineering, cybersecurity, and maritime maintenance for government agencies.
3+ YOEABET-engineering degree, 3+ years marine propulsion engineering experience, familiarity with ABS and NVR, propulsion system design and integration, Secret clearance, Microsoft Office proficiency.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
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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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Marine Propulsion Controls Engineer - Washington, D.C.
Washington Navy Yard or Alexandria or Arlington or Washington or District of Columbia or Anacostia Annex
OnsiteFull Time
Serco
SercoLondon Stock Exchange: SRP: Provides professional outsourcing services to governments worldwide.
5+ YOEUS citizen able to obtain Secret clearance, BS (ABET) in engineering, 5+ years automation/controls experience in shipbuilding or related field, 1+ year configuring sensors/actuators/drives, PLC/SCADA/HMI experience, C/C++/MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, Microsoft Office.
PLCs, HMI, SCADA, MATLAB, Simulink, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, C/C++
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CFD Propulsion Research Engineer
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States
$100k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Altus Engineering
Altus Engineering: Provides engineering and software services for defense systems.
4+ YOEBachelor or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 4+ years, or MS with 2+ years, or PhD with 0+ years; SECRET clearance; CFD experience; ANSYS Fluent; MATLAB/Python.
ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB, Python
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Marine Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion), Journeyman
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$80k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
THOR Solutions
THOR Solutions: Engineering and technical services for the maritime defense industry.
3+ YOEBachelor's in marine or mechanical engineering, 3+ years marine mechanical experience including propulsion systems, eligibility for Secret clearance, familiarity with ABS/NVR rules, and strong communication skills.
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Electric Propulsion — Optical Diagnostics & Test Engineering
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Technology Service Corporation
Technology Service Corporation: Develops advanced sensor and radar technologies for defense applications.
Current undergraduate or graduate student in engineering or physics with hands-on laboratory experience in propulsion, plasma, vacuum, optical diagnostics, instrumentation, or data acquisition.
High-speed cameras, Photodiodes, Optical sensors, Spectrometers, Langmuir probes, Oscilloscopes, DAQ, Multimeters, Power supplies, Signal generators
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Nuclear Engineer
Washington Navy Yard or Schenectady or Pittsburgh
$130k-$197k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Part Time
National Nuclear Security Administration
National Nuclear Security Administration: Ensures the safety and security of the nuclear stockpile.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or qualifying education/experience alternative; one year specialized experience equivalent to NN-03/GS-13 in nuclear propulsion engineering, design oversight, and safety.
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Senior Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
HybridFull Time
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.: Provides engineering, technology, and cybersecurity services for national security.
5+ YOEMS in Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent),5+ years relevant experience,expertise in hypersonics,aerothermodynamics,propulsion,high-fidelity CFD,programming,and defense industry experience;active TS/SCI preferred.
US3D, STAR-CCM+, Cantera, Pointwise, Kestrel, Fluent, ParaView, VisIt, AFSIM, CFAM, STORM, Python, MATLAB, Fortran, C++, Bash, Java
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Power Loads)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$85k-$105k/yr HybridFull Time
Pantheon Data
Pantheon Data: Provides professional services including IT, engineering, and program management.
6+ YOE6+ years in shipboard electrical power systems (propulsion, generation, distribution, or machinery control); DoD/Naval experience; strong analysis and documentation skills.
Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook
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Senior Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Modern Technology Solutions
Modern Technology Solutions: A defense-focused engineering firm providing advanced aerospace modeling, simulation, and technical analysis support.
5+ YOEMS in Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years' experience, TS/SCI clearance preferred, expertise in hypersonics/aerothermodynamics/propulsion/CFD, proficiency in Python/MATLAB/Fortran/C++ and M&S toolchains, strong technical writing and leadership.
US3D, STAR-CCM+, Cantera, Pointwise, Kestrel, Fluent, ParaView, VisIt, AFSIM, CFAM, STORM, Python, MATLAB, Fortran, C++, Bash, Java
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Sr. Staff Engineer (Energetics Research Group)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$53-$93/hr RemoteTemporary
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: A private research university providing higher education and clinical healthcare.
5+ YOEBachelor's +8 years (or Master’s+6 or PhD+5) in engineering/science/math, superior communication, multi-agency coordination, experience in propulsion or related fields.
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Sales Engineer - OEM Defense | Business Development
Washington D.C. or South Burlington
$175k-$205k/yr HybridFull Time
BETA Technologies
BETA TechnologiesNYSE: BETA: Developing electric aircraft and charging infrastructure.
10+ YOE10+ years in technical sales/business development for defense primes; engineering degree; DFARS data rights experience; strong negotiation; knowledge of electric propulsion; ability to translate customer needs into partnerships.
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Critical Chemicals Analyst
Alexandria or Arlington
$87k-$198k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
5+ YOE5+ years in DoW chemical/energetics/propulsion industrial base, 3+ years acquisition support, Secret clearance required, Bachelor's in engineering or science, EM/investment evaluation experience.

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