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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$92K - $166K *

Join a team that's vital to naval defense, executing and validating trials for complex systems of Canada's first warship. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, compliance, and o...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality assurance in software applications by conducting comprehensive functional, integration, and automated testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $300K *

Elevate your career by leading FPGA verification for high-stakes airborne products. Your expertise will shape critical test environments and ensure the success of our technology roadmap, delivering sa...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $155K *

Discover innovative solutions as you lead high-voltage substation design projects, ensuring quality engineering deliverables and effective team collaboration in a dynamic environment...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion compliance and security excellence by driving NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP initiatives. Partner with clients to ensure federal authorization, author vital documents, and manage multiple A&A projec...

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2 weeks ago

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

$73K - $132K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, providing oversight, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams to support the FAA in critical infrastructure developments across...

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Today

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

$120K - $130K *

Lead hotel engineering and maintenance capital projects across diverse properties, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and effective communication among teams while managing financials and...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$132K - $250K *

Lead the charge in empowering mobile engineering teams to deliver top-tier customer applications, shaping technical direction and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation while ensuring hig...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $147K *

Lead regulatory compliance and certification efforts across the entire product lifecycle. Coordinate with testing labs, manage documentation, and ensure adherence to codes and standards, enhancing pro...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Inspire excellence in quality assurance through strategic oversight, compliance adherence, and methodical improvement across critical projects. Collaborate with teams to elevate standards and mentor j...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead client implementations of enterprise solutions, ensuring satisfaction through effective communication and expert deployment in complex environments. Drive innovation with y...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative structural analysis of spacecraft. Leverage your expertise in FEMAP and NASTRAN while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and performance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing technical leadership and mentoring in building structural engineering projects, enhancing team expertise, ensuring quality standards, and driving innovative solutions for...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $160K *

Join a team to lead commissioning projects, providing technical expertise and project management for critical facilities. Collaborate across teams, mentor others, and ensure successful testing and val...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of wood processing by optimizing mill operations and material flow, ensuring efficiency and sustainability. Collaborate across teams to drive modernization, execute strategic projects...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $245K *

Champion the design and development of advanced electrical systems, driving signal integrity efforts in digital PCB projects. Collaborate globally while leading validation and testing for high-speed d...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$153K - $275K *

Lead strategic operations and business growth by overseeing cross-functional execution, driving operational excellence, and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders in the Defense and Intellige...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $200K *

Lead and develop a skilled software team while architecting network systems, integrating third-party tools, and enhancing user experience in a serverless AWS microservices environment focused on Types...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $160K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing complex electrical projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and effective team collaboration for timely delivery and client satisfaction...

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Today

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

$86K - $91K *

Join our dynamic team to conduct forensic investigations, provide expert consultation, and prepare technical reports. Collaborate with clients to analyze structural challenges and offer impactful solu...

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Yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Explore the boundaries of technology by developing systems that enhance decision-making for complex communications networks. Collaborate in a dynamic team to design, build, and operate innovative simu...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Empower success by coordinating technical reviews and ensuring quality in software development. Drive progress by preparing reports and collaborating with project managers to meet user standards and g...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join our team as we expand our PMO services to new industries. Leverage your expertise in business development to drive growth and strengthen client relationships through strategic initiatives and mar...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock new opportunities as you lead the expansion of our PMO services across diverse industries while nurturing client relationships and driving sustainable growth...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading business development initiatives for our PMO services across diverse industries. Drive growth strategies, enhance client relationships, and capitalize on new market oppo...

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1 week 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.