Boost your career with Propulsion Engineer jobs

Propulsion Engineering is a challenging and rewarding field that offers immense potential for lucrative and expansive career paths. The need for competent professionals in this sector is ever-growing, and so are the opportunities.

Why choose Propulsion Engineering?

Propulsion Engineers are integral to the aerospace and automotive industries, developing technologies that propel vehicles on land, sea, air, and space. It is a dynamic and exciting field that is always adapting to advancements in science and technology.

The Ladders Advantage

At Ladders, we showcase the best opportunities for Propulsion Engineer jobs that pay $100k and above. Join the leaders and push your career forward with our curated job listings.

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$73K - $132K *

Empower business success by overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting for critical defense programs, ensuring data accuracy and providing insights for cost reduction and operational effic...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $237K *

Lead transformational initiatives in Quality management, fostering a zero-defect culture and driving systemic improvements across Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations while enhancing customer exp...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of site safety across North America, leading safety audits and training, ensuring compliance and incident prevention in construction environments. Collaborate with teams and clients to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Empower project success as a Program Manager, overseeing execution quality and financial performance across multiple commissioning projects while developing Project Managers to achieve strategic objec...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $170K *

Join a team that’s advancing healthcare technology by ensuring the highest standards of software quality throughout the medical device life cycle. Lead assurance activities and compliance efforts to e...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead a cross-functional team of engineers to deliver high-quality products. You will be hands-on in development, mentor engineers, and champion AI technologies, ensuring systems are scalable, secure...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Transform public safety operations by providing expert technical support, implementing efficiencies, and fostering strong customer relationships. Drive process improvements and problem-solving initiat...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Deliver impactful solutions by guiding partners through technical integration and implementation. Collaborate across functions to enhance onboarding experiences, ensuring mission-driven organizations...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Transform the onboarding experience by executing scalable programs, enhancing new hire success across Sales, Customer Success, and Support teams while tracking performance metrics and driving continuo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform engineering teams to excel in building scalable financial systems. Lead with a hands-on approach in architecture and coding while mentoring talent and enhancing project execution to deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Transform logistics operations by managing procurement, inventory, and regulatory compliance while ensuring timely support for maintenance programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K *

Partner with us to drive relationships in the PK-12 education sector. Utilize your leadership experience to engage stakeholders, generate opportunities, and promote solutions that enhance educational...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational processes across Marketing and Sales, ensuring efficient lead management, pipeline creation, and CRM alignment to drive scalable growth and enhance campaign p...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in aviation partnerships by building key relationships, delivering tailored presentations, and driving business development. Utilize your expertise to enhance customer satisfaction thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $196K *

Innovate cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions in a mission-critical team. Leverage advanced programming skills to develop tools enhancing national security efforts, contributing directly to the effect...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $181K *

Optimize sourcing strategies for new product introductions in Direct Air Capture. Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to scale critical components effectively while ensuring quality and reducin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $172K *

Partner with us to lead clinical strategy in wound care, provide advanced education, and support key customer engagements in a role that fosters collaboration and drives best practices in healthcare d...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM project, enhancing functionalities and integrations while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and customers...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Engage clients in Higher Education to drive transformational initiatives, managing relationships, overseeing cross-functional teams, and ensuring project alignment with institutional goals for impactf...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$107K - $157K *

Accelerate profitable growth as a strategic leader in your region, shaping product strategies and collaborating across teams to optimize offerings and pricing. Drive innovation and manage lifecycle st...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $157K *

Lead the charge in strategizing product lifecycle management and driving growth within a diverse portfolio. Collaborate cross-functionally to align customer needs with regulatory compliance, and optim...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in sourcing polymers by developing strategic plans to enhance procurement processes, build supplier relationships, and optimize sourcing efficiency across global markets while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Lead innovative research in differential privacy to shape strategies for privacy-preserving data handling, ensuring robust solutions while collaborating with NIST on advancing techniques for shared da...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$219K - $298K *

Empower our engineering team as a Principal Data Engineer, guiding design and implementation of high-performance database operations while mentoring a focused squad to enhance system performance and d...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Transform customer relationships by developing targeted sales strategies, driving execution, and maximizing opportunities within the defined territory. Collaborate with teams to achieve sales growth t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the average salary of a Propulsion Engineer?question toggle

    At Ladders, you can find Propulsion Engineer jobs that pay over $100k, with some positions offering significantly higher compensation based on experience, skills, and location.

  • What industries need Propulsion Engineers?question toggle

    The aerospace and automotive industries are key employers of Propulsion Engineers. They could also find opportunities in the marine industry, research institutions, and in developing cutting-edge technology for space exploration.

  • What skills are required for a Propulsion Engineer?question toggle

    Propulsion Engineers need strong skills in physics, mathematics, and engineering. Knowledge in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and structural mechanics is crucial. They should also have problem-solving, project management skills, and proficiency in software tools like CAD and MATLAB.