461 propulsion systems engineer jobs at 124 companies in United States
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Propulsion Systems Engineer
Pleasanton or Burlington
$125k-$175k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lead Propulsion Systems Engineer – Special Programs
San Jose, California, United States
$138k-$190k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Propulsion Senior Engineer – Pressure & Fluid Systems
Houston, Texas, United States
$125k-$220k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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.
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
Professional Senior, Engineering, Propulsion Systems
Wichita, Kansas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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.
Propulsion Controls Systems Engineer (EV/Hybrid Powertrain Architecture)
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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.
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.