461 propulsion systems engineer jobs at 124 companies in United States

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Propulsion Systems Engineer
Pleasanton or Burlington
$125k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Benchmark Space Systems
Benchmark Space Systems: Private U.S. aerospace manufacturer delivering chemical, electric, and hybrid propulsion systems for satellite operators.
3+ YOEBachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, 3+ years of aerospace fluid systems experience, propulsion component knowledge, and proficiency with fluid, thermal, design, and testing systems.
SolidWorks, NX, Creo, ANSYS, Thermal Desktop
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Propulsion Systems Engineer II
Long Beach, California, United States
$100k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab Space Systems Inc.
Rocket Lab Space Systems Inc.: Canadian spacecraft-components manufacturer supplying satellite hardware for commercial, civil, defense, and intelligence 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 Systems Manufacturing Engineer
Mojave, California, United States
$83k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch: Private aerospace designing, manufacturing, and operating reusable hypersonic systems for government and commercial customers.
0+ YOEBachelor’s degree and engineering experience; expertise in propulsion systems, aerospace documentation, SRM/HRM, and shop-level manufacturing processes.
3D CAD, LabVIEW, Jira, NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Power supplies
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Propulsion Systems Engineer 3
Centennial or Cape Canaveral
$104k-$173k/yr OnsiteFull Time
United Launch Alliance
United Launch Alliance: Private 50-50 aerospace joint venture providing rocket launch services for government and commercial customers.
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 Systems Engineer II
Berthoud, Colorado, United States
$92k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Ursa Major
Ursa Major: A privately held aerospace-defense delivering hypersonics, solid rocket motors, and space mobility systems.
3+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace/mechanical or related, 3+ years propulsion systems experience, CAD proficiency, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), hands-on fluid/mechanical/electrical systems experience, and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Siemens NX, Windchill PLM, Ansys, CNC
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Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II
Long Beach, California, United States
$100k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB: End-to-end space delivering launch services and spacecraft.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering,2+ years propulsion or high-performance systems experience,US citizenship required,ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, Simscape, Jama, Python, NX, Teamcenter, Windchill, National Instruments
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Propulsion Systems Engineer | Systems
South Burlington, Vermont, United States
$100k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BETA Technologies
BETA TechnologiesNYSE: BETA: Public aerospace manufacturer making electric aircraft and charging systems for cargo, defense, passenger, and medical operators.
3+ YOEUndergraduate engineering degree, 3+ years performing ARP4754A/ARP4761 or equivalent, experience with 14 CFR, requirements-based testing for electronic systems, structured development process experience.
MATLAB, Simulink, Polarion
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Lead Propulsion Systems Engineer – Special Programs
San Jose, California, United States
$138k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer Aviation
Archer AviationNYSE: ACHR: Aerospace developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
8+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace/mechanical/propulsion required, 8–12 years propulsion engineering experience, U.S. Person required, ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance, propulsion design and integration expertise.
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Senior Engineer - Propulsion Systems
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$140k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Develops in-space transportation infrastructure and orbital transfer vehicles.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or science,5+ years aerospace propulsion experience,work on bipropellant systems,fluids/thermodynamics proficiency,system design and test experience,ability to support on-orbit operations,and U.S. person/export-license eligibility.
SINDA/FLUINT, GFSSP, CAD
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Propulsion Systems Project Engineer
El Segundo or Cape Canaveral
$117k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides independent technical research and advisory services for space programs.
8+ YOEB.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, 8+ years propulsion experience, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance, travel to test and launch sites, and programmatic technical leadership.
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Propulsion Engineer – Hypersonic Systems
Andover, Massachusetts, United States
$95k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Protection Strategies Inc.
Protection Strategies Inc.: Employee-owned contract R&D serving government and commercial customers across defense, healthcare, energy, and industrial markets.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering; 4–10 years' hypersonic propulsion experience; scramjet/RDE/turbine expertise; CFD, thermodynamics, combustion, and integration skills.
ANSYS Fluent, CFX, CFD++, NPSS, Cantera
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Lead Propulsion Systems Development Engineer
Alameda, California, United States
$200k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Astra Space Operations
Astra Space Operations: Private U.S. aerospace operator providing dedicated small-launch services and on-orbit mobility for small satellites.
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 Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$100k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Wardstone
Wardstone: Private U.S. defense-tech startup building modular interceptors for air-breathing and ballistic missile defense.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, propulsion or high-pressure systems experience, solid rocket motor development through static fire, hands-on propulsion testing, and aerospace hardware design experience. US person or lawful permanent resident required.
CFD, CEA, FEA, OpenFOAM, ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, Python, DAQ, MIL-STD, ESDs, EBWs
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Propulsion Senior Engineer – Pressure & Fluid Systems
Houston, Texas, United States
$125k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cimarron Software Services
Cimarron Software Services: Private woman-owned aerospace and defense engineering firm providing software and mission operations for government and commercial clients.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering; 7+ years in pressure control and fluid systems; propulsion feed system experience; fluid dynamics expertise; vendor coordination; SolidWorks preferred.
GFSSP, ANSYS, Fluent, SolidWorks
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Propulsion Engineer
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
$104k-$166k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton
Peraton: Provider of mission-critical national security technologies and services.
5+ YOEAdvanced knowledge of rocket propulsion and systems engineering; BS+5yrs or MS+3yrs (or equivalent experience); TS/SCI with polygraph; strong analysis, written and oral communication skills.
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Propulsion Systems Project Engineer
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
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ManTech International
ManTech International: Advancing the future of defense through innovative technology.
12+ YOERequires active Secret clearance, bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM (or equivalent experience), 12+ years in launch systems/structures/mechanical engineering, 3+ years launch vehicle experience, LV systems knowledge, and strong technical communication.
Warp Core, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft SharePoint, Google Workspace
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Professional Senior, Engineering, Propulsion Systems
Wichita, Kansas, United States
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Learjet Inc.
Learjet Inc.: Bombardier-owned aerospace supporting Learjet business aircraft through maintenance services.
8+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, 8+ years aerospace experience, propulsion and systems knowledge, familiarity with DO-160 and ARP4754A, MS Office proficiency, travel for short assignments.
Microsoft Office
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Staff Engineer, Propulsion Systems Advance Manufacturing (R5185)
Dallas, Texas, United States
$120k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Shield AI
Shield AI: Developer of AI-powered autonomous systems for defense and aerospace.
7+ YOE7+ years manufacturing engineering experience supporting propulsion or fluid systems; Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing engineering; experience with engine/fuel/oil systems, DFM/DFA, root cause analysis, supplier qualification, prototype manufacturing.
MES, QMS, 3DEXPERIENCE, Teamcenter, ERP, CAD
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Propulsion Controls Systems Engineer (EV/Hybrid Powertrain Architecture)
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
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Stellantis
StellantisNYSE: STLA: Global automotive manufacturer and provider of innovative mobility solutions.
1+ YOEBachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Systems/Controls Engineering, 1+ year propulsion controls/systems experience, systems engineering, control algorithms, requirements engineering, strong communication and analytical skills.
MATLAB, Simulink, SysML, Rhapsody, Cameo, DOORS, ALM, ENOVIA, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, ISO 26262, ASPICE
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Engineer Propulsion
Elkton, Maryland, United States
$88k-$131k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
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