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Propulsion Engineer Jobs in California

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Edwards AFB, California21 days ago

$110,000–$185,000 Per Year

Responsibilities 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.

Torrance, CA7 days ago

$135,000–$165,000 Per Year

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, development, testing, and integration of mechanical systems and components used in advanced aerospace platforms, including aircraft, spacecraft, unmanned systems, propulsion systems, and supporting ground equipment. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

Long Beach, CA10 days ago

$116,000–$243,000 Per Year

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.

Chino, CA26 days ago

$80,000–$93,000 Per Year

The Position: The Electrified Propulsion Engineer II would work with subject propulsion systems (i.e., internal combustion, hybrid-electric) of diverse vehicle segments, utilizing in-vehicle testing, customer research, and subjective performance evaluation to support lead engineers in defining and achieving targets. Identify drivability and fuel economy strengths and weaknesses, in addition to conducting root cause analysis via measured data to determine the powertrain control strategies that contribute to the identified behaviors.

Long Beach, CA30+ days ago

$116,000–$243,000 Per Year
Full-time

Important 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.

Hawthorne, CA30+ days ago

$100,000–$115,000 Per Year

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

San Francisco, California30+ days ago

We build and operate full-size autonomous cargo aircraft; Heron, a seaplane, and Egret, a STOL aircraft; each capable of carrying two tons of payload over a thousand nautical miles. As a Propulsion Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will lead the selection, integration, and validation of powerplants across our fleet, including MoGas, AvGas, and turboprop systems.

Long Beach, CA8 days ago

$137,760–$230,472 Per Year

Vast 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.

Long Beach, CA10 days ago

$100,000–$138,500 Per Year

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

$131,750–$160,000 Per Year

Plan and execute thruster test campaigns, anode efficiency, plume characterization, cathode coupling, thermal cycling, wear tests, correlating results against model predictions, and using evaluation and judgment to select the right course of action when results deviate from expectations. Demonstrate creative thinking by evaluating advanced concepts, such as magnetic shielding, alternative propellants, improved channel materials, and creating and implementing effective design improvements to enhance performance, lifetime, and manufacturability.

Redondo Beach, CA30+ days ago

$110,000–$160,000 Per Year

Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer Department PropulsionEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 110000 - 160000 yearDescriptionAs a Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer at Impulse Space you will own all aspects of in-house propulsion system design analysis implementation and operation while working closely with a fast-paced agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. 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. 1324ba3 or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Long Beach, California7 days ago

Vast 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. Collaborate closely with propulsion and systems design teams to provide manufacturing and assembly input for component hardware such as valves, regulators, tubing, ducting, manifolds, COPVs, fittings, and instrumentation used in propulsion and pressurization systems.

El Segundo, CA13 days ago

$140,000–$168,000 Per Year

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. We are seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer I to lead the design, development, analysis, and testing of critical liquid rocket engine hardware and propulsion subsystems.

El Segundo, CA30+ days ago

Comprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:Operate StrategicallyLead Change   Engage with Impact   Foster Innovation   Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Long Beach, CA30+ days ago

$95,000–$165,000 Per Year

As a Propulsion Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for design, build, and test of multiple propulsion systems including flight systems and ground test campaigns in the development of our Jackal and Space Based Interceptors. 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.

Hawthorne, CA30+ days ago

$95,000–$115,000 Per Year

Partner with supply chain, manufacturing, testing, and flight teams to achieve SpaceX's most reliable, highest rate components, striving for high factory yield and automotive volume/cost. You will provide input into vehicle architecture trades and take a lead role in design and flight readiness on Starship, the vehicle that will transform Earth orbit operations, normalize space technology, and make humanity multi-planetary.

Hawthorne, CA30+ days ago

$100,000–$115,000 Per Year

Think creatively; question the status quo; challenge engineering and manufacturing requirements to drive efficient production of Raptor engines on schedule through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineers (design, build, and reliability), internal production teams, and external vendors. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Hawthorne, California7 days ago

Vast 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.

Redondo Beach, CA30+ days ago

$140,000–$195,000 Per Year

As a Senior Propulsion Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of propulsion system design, analysis, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. 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.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

$25–$33 Per Hour

Responsibilities • Support the design and development of propulsion components and systems from conceptual design through detailed mechanical design • Create and release engineering drawings and collaborate with manufacturing teams and external vendors to produce hardware • Assist in defining, configuring, and setting up propulsion test rigs • Support the execution and documentation of propulsion hardware testing and development activities. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including but not limited to the positions scope and responsibilities, the candidates professional background, education, and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Hawthorne, CA30+ days ago

$100,000–$115,000 Per Year

These components feature some of the most complex geometries in rocket propulsion - including intricate regenerative cooling channels, thin-walled high-temperature alloys, and tight-tolerance surfaces that must survive extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles. Partner closely with propulsion design, materials, production, and supply chain teams to convert new designs into robust, scalable processes, resolve nonconformances, and drive design changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance.

Redondo Beach, CA30+ days ago

$105,000–$160,000 Per Year

This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with test operations, propulsion engineers, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure rapid, reliable, and high‑fidelity testing of critical flight hardware.

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Long Beach, California5 days ago

Contribute to forward-looking development of electric propulsion systems using molecular propellants including ASCENT, hydrazine, methane, or other molecular propellants, to enable multimode propulsion architectures that share a common propellant with onboard chemical propulsion systems. Vast 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.

Long Beach, CA30+ days ago

$100,000–$138,500 Per Year
Full-time

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

$125,000–$150,000 Per Year

This hybrid role blends mechanical design, propulsion assembly and testing, spacecraft layout/architecture, and cross-functional collaboration across thermal, structural analysis, and manufacturing teams-with a strong emphasis on AIT execution and spacecraft hardware integration. Collaborate closely with structural, thermal, analysis, and manufacturing teams to iterate designs through the full engineering lifecycle-from early concepts to flight-ready hardware.

Los Angeles, California30+ days ago

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. Apex is seeking a Senior Chemical Propulsion Engineer to join our closely integrated team, driving the development of our chemical propulsion systems to meet the requirements of our spacecraft bus.

Los Angeles, California30+ days ago

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. Apex is seeking a Chemical Propulsion Engineer to join our closely integrated team, driving the development of our chemical propulsion systems to meet the requirements of our spacecraft bus.

El Segundo, CA27 days ago

$133,000–$175,000 Per Year

Own it end-to-end: Architecture, schematics, mechanical design, build, and operations for ground fluid systems across Varda's spacecraft programs - including critical satellite bus GSE, thruster development test stands, and component ATP 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.

Hawthorne, CA30+ days ago

Vast is looking for a Senior Propulsion Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager of E-2 Engineering, to create the worlds highest performing engine for small launchers, while optimizing for production and low cost. In this role, you will join a team with exciting momentum that has produced and successfully tested fully integrated engine development samples.

Hawthorne, CA30+ days ago

$125,000–$175,000 Per Year

Collaborate with engineers and technicians from all disciplines, including production, development test, launch, vehicle, GNC (guidance, navigation & control), flight and ground software, flight reliability, and more to develop hardware and transient sequences that meet high-level engine and vehicle objectives. The Propulsion Engineer role is responsible for owning the development, production, and operation of the engine ignition system, transients sequences, and associated combustion devices and engine systems hardware needed to successfully start and shut down the engine in all phases of flight.

Hawthorne, CA30+ days ago

$100,000–$115,000 Per Year

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Our engineers are hardware experts for flow control devices that enable the Raptor engine, integrating pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, and software into integrated packages that enable streamlined manufacturing and engine operation.

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Long Beach, CA6 days ago

$112,340–$159,468 Per Year

Redondo Beach, CA30+ days ago

$140,000–$195,000 Per Year

San Jose, California7 days ago

$130,000–$170,000 Per Year

This hybrid role blends mechanical design, propulsion assembly and testing, spacecraft layout/architecture, and cross-functional collaboration across thermal, structural analysis, and manufacturing teams—with a strong emphasis on AIT execution and spacecraft hardware integration. Collaborate closely with structural, thermal, analysis, and manufacturing teams to iterate designs through the full engineering lifecycle—from early concepts to flight-ready hardware.

Los Angeles, California30+ days ago

Experience leading an electric propulsion hot-fire test campaign including (high-voltage power and fluid delivery systems for ground test, data acquisition systems, thrust stands, and plasma diagnostics, are a plus). For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses.

Los Angeles, California30+ days ago

San Francisco, California22 days ago

To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies—which include Duality, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system—with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. You approach your work from a robust set of first principles which enable you to work methodically through challenging technical problems with feedback from test verification.

Seal Beach, CA26 days ago

$119,850–$162,150 Per Year

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. Apex is seeking a Chemical Propulsion Engineer to join our closely integrated team, driving the development of our chemical propulsion systems to meet the requirements of our spacecraft bus.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

Apex is seeking a seasoned Senior Propulsion Engineer (Chemical) to join our closely integrated team, driving the development of our chemical propulsion systems to meet the requirements of our spacecraft bus. For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses.

Los Angeles, California7 days ago

You will collaborate closely with teams from various disciplines, including electric propulsion, turbomachinery, software, and structural engineering, to create robust, lightweight, and high-efficiency transmission solutions. At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km.

Redondo Beach, CA30+ days ago

$105,000–$160,000 Per Year

This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons, i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident, green card holder, an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. In this role, youll collaborate closely with test operations, propulsion engineers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure rapid, reliable, and high-fidelity testing of critical flight hardware.

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Los Angeles, California6 days ago

You will also interface across mechanical, thermal, propulsion, actuation, avionics, and battery teams to develop, execute, and analyze integrated system-level tests of the Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) and its subsystems. At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km.

Long Beach, CA30+ days ago

$136,000–$187,000 Per Year

Close collaboration with stakeholders within Propulsion Engineering (Combustion Devices, Turbomachinery, and Components) and external to Propulsion Engineering (Stage, Test Stand, and Integration) is essential. This role will require managing a small team, requiring strong mentorship, project management, establishing priorities, communicating with leadership, providing technical guidance, and recruiting.

Long Beach, CA27 days ago

$97,000–$124,500 Per Year

This role requires deep engagement with both the design and production teams to ensure our designs are readily manufacturable and our manufacturing processes are reliable and production-ready. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team is now exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for mass production.

El Segundo, CA30+ days ago

$114,000–$145,000 Per Year

This person will take ownership of the architecture, design, and operation of fluid systems that support spacecraft fueling, testing, and launch preparation. Varda Space Industries is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to be responsible for ground propulsion fluid systems for Varda spacecraft.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

San Francisco, CA30+ days ago

Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs.

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