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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$118K - $180K *

Join a team that's enhancing power generation capabilities in the nuclear sector. Leverage your expertise in engineering proposals, client management, and technical solutions to drive impactful upgrad...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing nuclear power output through advanced engineering solutions, client collaboration, and effective project management. Mentor junior staff while driving innovations in therm...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of innovative mechanical design projects, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance electro-mechanical assemblies while ensuring timely execution, high quality, and technical precisio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative spacecraft engineering with a skilled team, focusing on cutting-edge designs and missions. Drive the full cycle from conceptualization to testing, while ensuring compliance and coll...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Lead the design and development of cutting-edge electrical systems across all product lifecycle stages. Provide mentorship and technical guidance, ensuring successful project execution with a focus on...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $118K *

Pioneer enhanced industrial processes by optimizing efficiency and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and improve workflow while meeting operational compliance and boosting pro...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Innovate as a Control System Engineer, providing leadership in I&C design, system architecture, and project coordination while solving complex technical challenges and guiding engineering teams to ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K - $150K *

Design and develop innovative mechanical systems for cutting-edge lunar exploration missions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate solutions that support the Astrolab rover's missio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $220K *

Drive engineering excellence in aerospace hardware development, focusing on flight-critical systems while collaborating across teams to establish standards and mentor engineers, ensuring effective des...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $200K *

Lead and develop propulsion systems to ensure successful subsystem execution within a dynamic engineering team, influencing spacecraft design and operations for future vehicle capabilities and cross-f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Deliver optical engineering expertise to enhance defense systems through full lifecycle support. Collaborate with diverse teams, innovate designs, and validate performance in both lab and field settin...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $158K *

Lead cross-functional engineering projects from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to manage risks and improve project managem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $124K *

Transform nuclear power plant designs by creating modification packages, conducting engineering analyses, and leading project teams. Collaborate effectively with clients and support innovative enginee...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $129K *

Lead the design and analysis of nuclear systems for power plants. Elevate project standards by developing specifications and modifications, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and driving...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $129K *

Elevate your career by steering innovative mechanical designs for nuclear power systems, collaborating on complex projects, and leading cutting-edge automation initiatives to enhance operational perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Develop innovative mechanical designs for aircraft and UAS components, utilizing CAD tools to ensure product safety, efficiency, and compliance throughout all phases from conception to production, col...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team supporting aerospace and defense by integrating advanced mechanical systems into aircraft, ensuring effective operation through hands-on inspection and modification, while collabor...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $258K *

Lead critical engineering projects, ensuring quality and accuracy. Collaborate with teams to develop estimates, specifications, and schedules while mentoring junior engineers. Drive technical excellen...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Design innovative electro-mechanical systems for product development, solving complex engineering challenges while collaborating closely with teams to enhance the integration of systems from concept t...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Support the design and development of autonomous surface vessels. Collaborate across disciplines to optimize vessel performance, manage engineering changes, resolve construction challenges, and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Transform supplier development processes by evaluating and approving welding procedures while providing technical expertise to enhance quality and compliance in submarine construction...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $216K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team, driving innovation and process improvements across hardware subsystems while ensuring successful product development from concept to production...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in infrastructure projects, collaborating across disciplines to design and execute MEP systems. Shape the future of technology in a dynamic environment that foste...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Transform shipyard quality processes in this key role, ensuring the highest standards in fabrication, testing, and compliance for autonomous vessels while collaborating with engineering and production...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of space exploration by driving design, testing, and analysis of mechanical systems for NASA projects. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance technical excellence in aerospace techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.