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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$100K - $130K *

Drive your expertise to integrate and validate advanced electrical systems for defense applications, focusing on unmanned systems and mission-critical electronics while leading cross-disciplinary team...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading autonomy projects to enhance military capabilities. Drive innovation in contested navigation solutions while developing algorithms and integrating hardware for unmanned sys...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Reimagine satellite technology by leading PCB design for spacecraft electronics. Collaborate in a dynamic startup to ensure robust and manufacturable components through careful testing and integration...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $208K *

Transform the future of nuclear engineering by designing advanced reactor components. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize safety, compliance, and performance while preparing and reviewing essen...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Engineer innovative product designs from concept to release, ensuring manufacturability and serviceability while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your expertise will drive quality improvemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Drive project execution from ideation to delivery, ensuring alignment and momentum across global teams while managing resources, risks, and quality metrics...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $219K *

Join a team that advances payload integration efforts by managing optical terminals on spacecraft. Leverage your systems engineering expertise to support customer requirements, oversee integration pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $201K *

Empower innovation by leading payload integration on spacecraft. Manage customer relationships and apply systems engineering practices to ensure seamless payload lifecycle execution from contract to l...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Develop your career with an innovative team driving process improvements and engineering solutions. Collaborate on new designs, enhance manufacturing processes, and ensure product integrity while opti...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $197K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and validate complex electronic systems, ensuring top-notch integration and compliance. Lead innovative projects that enhance satellite and avionics technology while col...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing maintenance on the Marauder platform. Utilize your hands-on marine engineering expertise in high-pressure environments, ensuring the efficiency of vital vesse...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $105K *

Execute energy efficiency projects by managing audits and innovative designs. Shape unique solutions for complex buildings and ensure success through hands-on collaboration across the project lifecycl...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team in transportation engineering to tackle diverse projects, from data collection to design evaluations. Enhance roadway planning and ensure safety while enjoying a balanced work-life...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$118K - $224K *

Join our Reliability & Safety Team to enhance safety compliance and drive continuous improvement in aviation engineering. Contribute to reliability-focused assessments from design inception through ce...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Contribute to the safety and compliance of pressure systems by providing expert oversight and technical guidance while ensuring alignment with national codes for effective operation and implementation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Drive technical excellence by leading electrical engineering teams to innovate and deliver tactical navigation systems for maritime applications, combining management and engineering skills to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Drive engineering excellence by providing building enclosure services, ensuring compliance, conducting investigations, and collaborating with project teams to deliver innovative solutions across diver...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Pioneer innovative engineering solutions by managing small projects, conducting field investigations, and providing expert analysis. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals and ensure compliance a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic growth for our public works division. Oversee operations, mentor talent, and cultivate client relationships to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen communi...

3 weeks ago

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

$81K - $124K *

Advance transportation solutions by leading design initiatives for traffic systems, analyzing data, and collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver safe, efficient infrastructure for public agencies...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$99K - $225K *

Lead the design and development of advanced RF payloads for next-gen space missions. Oversee integration, testing, and verification efforts, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring mission-criti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $225K *

Empower mission success by leading advanced RF payload design, integration, and testing for next-gen space vehicles. Utilize your expertise to ensure high-performance systems under stringent space con...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $225K *

Lead the design and testing of RF payloads for advanced space missions, guiding integration from concept to flight-ready implementation while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing innovative soluti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Create innovative electrical schematics for rail vehicles and locomotives. Collaborate with design teams to develop installation procedures and conduct technical analysis, ensuring compliance with ind...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $152K *

Transform your career by enhancing power generation capabilities through advanced thermodynamics and engineering analysis in nuclear power uprate projects, while working closely with clients and proje...

3 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.