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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$113K - $188K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to develop cutting-edge grid automation solutions. Drive project execution, ensure technical excellence, and foster talent growth while managing resources effectively a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $188K *

Drive high-quality engineering solutions and team development in the Grid Automation sector, ensuring robust designs, efficient project execution, and strategic governance. Foster a culture of excelle...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to oversee pressure vessel projects, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes whil...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $159K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation in manufacturing through automation and continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership, develop strategies, and collaborate with cross-function...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $135K *

Join us to shape the future of transportation engineering. Contribute to key projects, mentor emerging talent, and enhance your skills using cutting-edge design software, all while fostering collabora...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by leading civil/structural engineering for high voltage transmission lines. This role involves comprehensive design, analysis, and project coordination, ensuring quality and c...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing advanced battery systems, ensuring peak performance and safety. You'll troubleshoot, manage customer relationships, and lead technical support initiatives ac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of energy by leading a dedicated team in power system engineering. Manage projects, enhance team capabilities, and engage with clients to deliver advanced modeling and studies tha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $235K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of space remote sensing systems through innovative design, engineering, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams for cutting-edge payload development...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a key technical resource driving project development, ensuring client satisfaction throughout project life cycles and collaborating on innovative, high-value engineering solut...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by providing technical leadership on electrical distribution projects. You will oversee design packages, mentor junior engineers, ensure compliance with standards, and deliver reliabl...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that drives innovation in electric utility distribution projects, enhancing system efficiency and infrastructure resilience. Leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to ment...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leading civil self-perform teams and subcontractors, ensuring productivity and adherence to safety standards across a portfolio of large-scale solar construction project...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing industry-leading transmission planning expertise, guiding technical direction, and mentoring emerging engineers in a fully remote role that impacts the effectiveness o...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$119K - $174K *

Deliver impactful project leadership for high voltage Transmission Line initiatives, overseeing schedules, quality, and budgets while fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders to achieve r...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $108K *

Champion technical excellence by providing on-site guidance for turbine generator systems at utility and nuclear facilities. Lead troubleshooting and maintenance efforts to enhance operational efficie...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Empower regional growth by leading the civil engineering practices, enhancing team performance, and fostering client relationships while driving sustainable success across multiple locations and shapi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by leading controls design and engineering for cutting-edge HVAC systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while driving innovative solutions and providing expert support in...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

Design and develop advanced controls for HVAC and air-handling systems, ensuring efficiency and reliability across critical operations. Collaborate on innovative projects with R&D, providing technical...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive quality assurance in field operations, ensuring compliance and system performance through inspections, testing, and collaboration. Liaise with teams to uphold safety and quality standards throug...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $132K *

Lead fraud operations, drive team development, and establish best practices in fraud detection to enhance risk policies across diverse platforms, ensuring effective management of application and card...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $222K *

Join our team to lead the charge in license renewal and implementation activities within the nuclear industry, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering innovation across various power plant...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $205K *

Oversee civil and structural construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards, while managing project timelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $160K *

Drive AI-accelerated migration capabilities for law firms with a focus on architecting and implementing scalable, repeatable migration processes while leading a dedicated engineering team to ensure hi...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Optimize tooling availability and performance by collaborating closely with engineering and production teams. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage tooling repairs, spare components, and en...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.