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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$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative solutions in systems engineering. You will maintain and enhance networks and systems, ensuring security and performance while supporting critical training oper...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Help us deliver innovative mechanical designs for energy and petrochemical facilities. Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Manage complex CAD assemblies and model Class A surfaces, overseeing hardware from concept to manufacturing while collaborating with suppliers to support innovative marine products...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $150K *

Lead the charge in engineering project execution, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive Agile practices to elevate project...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Transform energy design as a key contributor, leading multidisciplinary teams to create mechanical and piping solutions in midstream and petrochemical facilities, ensuring safety, compliance, and proj...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $200K *

Lead key integration and testing efforts to ensure spacecraft's operational readiness. Collaborate across technical disciplines, mentor team members, and manage critical testing operations, all aimed...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $150K *

Transform the marine systems landscape by leading technical projects, mentoring teams, and applying your expertise in Marine Systems Engineering to innovate and enhance best practices in design and im...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $129K *

Join a team that’s pioneering structural analysis for advanced aerospace systems. Collaborate with engineers to validate designs and ensure the integrity of aircraft structures, contributing to critic...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $253K *

Lead the charge in transforming electrical systems for high-volume manufacturing, overseeing the NPI process from design to production. Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to optimize product...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $160K *

Contribute to the planning and execution of ground and flight test campaigns, supporting safety and integration activities while ensuring documentation alignment with program objectives and standards...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $160K *

Analyze and optimize ground and flight test campaigns, supporting the full test lifecycle. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure test readiness, safety compliance, and effective data re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead and manage engineering and marine projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project specifications while overseeing budget, schedule, and multidisciplinar...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Grow your career with us to design, develop, and test critical Portable Life Support Systems for space exploration, collaborating with a dedicated team to deliver innovative solutions that ensure astr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in thermal hydraulics. Lead the design and execution of R&D experiments while managing a skilled team to enhance system performance through analysis and collabora...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of space technology by leading interdisciplinary teams in system engineering for spacecraft development. Collaborate across stages to ensure reliable operations and innovative sol...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive project development, creating innovative material handling solutions, managing timelines, and collaborating with vendors to deliver on customer proposals effectively a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and analysis of spacecraft thermal systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to mitigate thermal risks, support critical testing phases, and contribute to innovati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $150K *

Drive success by overseeing day-to-day technical operations, identifying challenges, and ensuring project commitments are met. Collaborate with leaders to optimize staffing and maintain high performan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Drive advanced guidance and sensor technologies, leading multidiscipline engineering execution, ensuring alignment across teams to meet technical, schedule, and cost objectives while mentoring future...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $200K *

Lead the design and integration of high-reliability electronic systems for advanced aerospace and missile defense applications, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while collaborating closely with...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $200K *

Shape advanced aerospace solutions by leading the electrical design and qualification of high-reliability hardware systems for Department of Defense missile defense applications, focusing on controlla...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative mechanical engineering solutions for diverse energy projects. Mentor a skilled team while ensuring excellence and compliance from design to execution in a mult...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team of electrical engineers. Contribute to cutting-edge projects in space systems, focusing on high-speed digital and analog electronics design for extraordin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $191K *

Advance your career by leading the development of mechanical loads and dynamics strategies, overseeing a team, and collaborating with operations and design teams to drive engineering excellence...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

Drive operational excellence by delivering mission planning and coordination solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide technical and operational expertise for intelligence operations, ensur...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.