Propulsion Engineer II - Hardware And Bus Systems VardaPropulsion Engineer II - Hardware And Bus SystemsEl Segundo, CA$119,543–$152,749 / yearGenerate propulsion performance analysis products and document key requirements (propellant budgets, pressure ladders, fluid component sizing, structural & thermal limits, and more); deliver your outputs as key inputs to GNC, Mission Operations, Thermal, and other cross-disciplinary partner teams. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.
Senior Propulsion Engineer - Ground Fluids VardaSenior Propulsion Engineer - Ground FluidsEl Segundo, CA$140,333–$179,314 / yearOwn it end-to-end: architecture, schematics, mechanical design, build, and operations for ground fluid systems across Varda's spacecraft programs - including satellite bus GSE, thruster development test stands, and component acceptance test hardware. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.
Propulsion Engineer Stratolaunch SystemsPropulsion EngineerMojave, CA$120,500–$158,000 / yearPrincipal-level ($181,000-$262,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 20+ years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience, OR significant relevant experience for this role. You're within a half day's drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing.
Propulsion Engineer Vast SpacePropulsion EngineerLong Beach, CA$112,340–$159,468 / yearVast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
Liquid Propulsion Engineer Voyager Space HoldingsLiquid Propulsion EngineerMojave, CA$104,000–$227,000 / yearBasic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field with 4 years of relevant professional experience OR Master's degree in a related engineering field with 2 years of relevant professional experience OR 8 years of relevant propulsion engineering experience in lieu of a degree. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 4 years of relevant professional experience OR Master's degree in a related technical field with 2 years of relevant professional experience OR 8 years of relevant software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Senior Propulsion Engineer Vast SpaceSenior Propulsion EngineerHawthorne, CA$130,000–$190,000 / yearVast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
Staff Mechanical Engineer – Propulsion FirestormStaff Mechanical Engineer – PropulsionSan Diego, California$145,000–$165,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Own development and integration of both small piston engines and micro turbojet propulsion systems, including engine selection, inlet/exhaust configuration, fuel and ignition architecture, thrust and power characterization, and ground/flight test campaigns tailored to each propulsion type.
NewPropulsions - Engineer JT4 LLCPropulsions - EngineerEdwards AFB, CA$110,000–$185,000 / yearResponsibilities will include providing technical input to test planning efforts, developing and/or modifying data analysis tools, defining engine test instrumentation requirements, supporting test execution, including control room support, performing post-flight data analysis, and assisting with technical reporting. Support the Director of Propulsion Safety and Technical Review (DoPSTR), Joint Propulsion Council meetings and special topic IPTs, assist in the coordination of input from allied engineering disciplines (avionics, armament, electronic warfare, flying qualities, performance, structures, subsystems, and signature) for PI T&E.
Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Propulsion & Energetics Anduril Industries IncLead Manufacturing Engineer, Propulsion & EnergeticsCosta Mesa, CA$146,000–$194,000 / yearYour responsibilities span solid rocket motor integration, divert and attitude control and thruster installation, pressurant and fluid systems, and the ordnance and initiator installation that arms the vehicle - together with the hazard classification, safety controls and handling discipline that make all of it survivable. Has worked under a formal explosives or energetics safety program and can describe the controls in practice - quantity-distance and magazine siting under DESR 6055.09 or ATF 27 CFR, two-person discipline, electrical safing, and stray voltage and RF hazard controls.
Chief Engineer - Propulsion Tanks - Level 5 Northrop Grumman CorpChief Engineer - Propulsion Tanks - Level 5Commerce, CA$177,000–$265,600 / yearWork closely with site leadership, Operating Unit and Business Unit leaders, and enterprise functional leadership, providing a strong platform for future technical and organizational leadership opportunities. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technical leader with deep propulsion tank experience, strong metallurgy and manufacturing expertise, and a proven track record of building teams, navigating challenges, and positively influencing culture in demanding environments.
Propulsion Component Responsible Engineer Hermeus CorpPropulsion Component Responsible EngineerLos Angeles, CA$91,800–$187,450 / yearYou will be responsible for taking hardware from clean-sheet design through build, test, qualification, and production, working in close collaboration with propulsion and vehicle teams. Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today.
Propulsion Design Reliability Engineer Vast SpacePropulsion Design Reliability EngineerLong Beach, CA$162,360–$265,392 / yearVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Engineer Stratolaunch SystemsPropulsion Systems Manufacturing EngineerMojave, CA$98,100–$128,700 / yearTo help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Engineer (ME) level II or Sr to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of one of our carrier or hypersonic vehicles electrical and avionics systems; as a ME you will be responsible for the following: Work Instructions, detailed documentation to be released to the electrical and production shop for manufacturing related information for production, testing or tooling. Source and support purchase of propulsion components from released engineering documentation and manufacturing related tasks for Shop support (Shop setup activities, tooling, etc.).
Propulsion Systems Engineer Benchmark Space SystemsPropulsion Systems EngineerPleasanton, CAIn this environment, we need all employees to problem solve, not be afraid to ask questions, and be able to work with and help colleagues in different departments and positions by digging in and working on other tasks as needed/assigned depending on business needs. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: What you bring to the position, or have the ability to swiftly learn and be successful in: Knowledge of thermodynamic principles, compressible flow dynamics, and structural design.
Senior Propulsion Development Engineer InversionSenior Propulsion Development EngineerLos Angeles, CA$137,000–$193,000 / yearAs a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer at Inversion, you will design, build, and test liquid and gas propulsion systems for our next-generation Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle, with an emphasis on Attitude Control System (ACS) thrusters, fluid feed systems, and propulsion components. ITAR Compliance: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion/Fluids) Apex SpaceMechanical Engineer (Propulsion/Fluids)Los Angeles, CAPlan and execute propulsion hardware testing, including vacuum testing, performance testing, leak testing, proof pressure testing, vibration, and thermal vacuum qualification. You will work closely with propulsion, thermal, avionics, and systems engineering teams to deliver robust, repeatable propulsion hardware designed for production spacecraft.
Propulsion Design Engineer II Rocket Lab CorpPropulsion Design Engineer IILong Beach, CA$100,800–$138,600 / yearImportant information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I - Secret Clearance Rocket Lab CorpSenior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I - Secret ClearanceLong Beach, CA$135,000–$208,000 / yearImportant information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.
Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer I Rocket Lab CorpSenior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer ILong Beach, CA$135,000–$208,000 / yearImportant information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.
Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer II Rocket Lab CorpSenior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer IILong Beach, CA$165,000–$277,000 / yearImportant information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.