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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$98K - $147K *

Advance your engineering career by leading mechanical design projects for flight test instrumentation, ensuring seamless integration and system functionality in a collaborative, diverse environment. D...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Tackle the systems engineering lifecycle, defining and integrating ADAS features, teleoperation systems, and EV architectures, ensuring safety and validation for advanced military and civilian vehicle...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with this senior role overseeing complex technical programs. Lead cross-functional teams, drive customer relations, and manage program budgets while ensuring technical and financial s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $116K *

Transform systems engineering processes to support innovative space missions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle, ensuring mission success from design and integration...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging high-fidelity CFD simulations for aerodynamic and propulsion analysis. Collaborate with engineers, support design studies, and translate simulation results into actionab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing spacecraft electrical power systems from concept to delivery. Your expertise in power architecture, distribution, and battery design will be pivotal in advancing our miss...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Oversee engineering activities throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring technical, schedule, and cost requirements are met while providing leadership to the engineering team and managing subcontract...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $215K *

Innovate by leading cross-functional teams to drive technical execution in the development of advanced in-space propulsion systems. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program management...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $145K *

Engage as a key Technical Lead to drive the development and integration of innovative defense solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective field deployments, training, and system interopera...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Champion safety in complex systems by conducting hazard analyses, generating reports, and collaborating cross-functionally. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation, ensuring risk management in gro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of space exploration by conducting safety analyses and hazard assessments for complex systems, ensuring mission success through rigorous verification and collaborative problem-solving...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as you design, test, and innovate solutions for high-power electrical systems to support advanced superconducting magnet technology. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful R...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $185K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in undersea hardware design, problem solving, and development. Collaborate with talented professionals to deliver cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced environme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Transform the performance of a cutting-edge space vehicle by driving holistic guidance, navigation, and control solutions. Your expertise will enhance trajectory planning and flight software developme...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Elevate the future of aerospace by designing and developing innovative hybrid-electric propulsion systems. Collaborate across disciplines to achieve project goals and support cutting-edge technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Join our dynamic engineering team to develop cutting-edge electric drive control systems, ensuring first-time quality for the Navy. Apply your expertise in a collaborative environment focused on innov...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Engage with cutting-edge technology to design and implement energy management strategies for a high-performance Formula 1 power unit, ensuring compliance and maximizing performance. Collaborate across...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Elevate hydropower mechanical practices by leading operations, driving team development, ensuring quality, and fostering client relationships in a dynamic engineering environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Execute impactful engineering projects in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, mentoring a capable team while ensuring high-quality design and technical standards are met. Collaborate across disciplin...

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2 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Contribute to engineering design efforts across HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and more. Lead and mentor a growing team while ensuring quality and efficiency in engineering projects, directly impact...

2 days ago

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

$83K - $135K *

Elevate your engineering career by driving innovation in automation systems. Collaborate across disciplines to design complex products for aerospace, leading projects from conception to execution and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Engineer robust mechanical fixtures and test infrastructures to validate medium-voltage power converters. Oversee integration from architecture through reliability testing, ensuring designs are provab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to lead the design and release of propulsion controller hardware, overseeing integrations, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring high-quality production standards for vehicle system...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Analyze complex systems while leading hardware release processes and ensuring quality standards are met. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation in propulsion control systems for advanced vehicle t...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion the design and engineering of complex projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards while leading junior engineers and facilitating communication across teams to deliver hig...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.