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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$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing C4ISR systems that enhance military operations. Collaborate with a dynamic engineering team to design and integrate rugged and compliant hardware products while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower and support the USAF by applying engineering expertise to enhance Weapon System performance, leading design efforts for the Transporter Erector replacement, and collaborating with multi-discip...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward in a dynamic engineering role overseeing the full product lifecycle across complex defense systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to innovate and ensure high-perfo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing advanced mechanical systems for C4ISR applications, enhancing warfighter capabilities through innovative engineering solutions and thorough validation proce...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation in mechanical engineering by leading designs and testing for cutting-edge military systems. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure quality and performance from concept to product...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Lead the Avionics team in developing cutting-edge flight hardware, managing schedules, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation while ensuring compliance and performance standards within all compan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $106K *

Manage engineering projects for marine vessels, ensuring timely repairs and customer satisfaction while coordinating schedules and resources to meet profitability goals...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$84K - $129K *

Explore advanced piping engineering challenges by providing technical analysis and supervision. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure project deliverables are met, focusing on compliance, design ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $179K *

Transform the future of spaceflight by designing and maintaining advanced test systems and equipment that ensure the quality and reliability of orbital hardware, directly impacting architecture and en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in spacecraft systems engineering, ensuring the successful integration and performance of space vehicle platforms and payloads for national security missions. Lea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $203K *

Reimagine aerospace with a dynamic role focusing on structural analysis and design. Collaborate across teams to enhance cryocooler technology for launch vehicles, ensuring the highest performance, rel...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$67K - $117K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on experimental testing, data acquisition, and instrumentation. Collaborate with teams to enhance test processes, ensuring high-quality results while opera...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in airfield design projects, overseeing engineering delivery from planning to construction at major airports, while managing teams, ensuring quality, and meeting FAA standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $140K *

Lead the design and development of building mechanical systems, ensuring innovative and effective technical solutions while adhering to codes, budgets, and aesthetic standards across all project phase...

2 weeks ago

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

$191K - $238K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of aerospace innovation, leading the development of electric propulsion systems and ensuring technical excellence in high power electric drive and generation solut...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $113K *

Lead the charge in innovative design and fabrication of ground support equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring the highest standards of quality and sa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative tools and equipment to enhance aerospace manufacturing processes, collaborating closely with engineering teams to tackle complex design challenges and ensure pr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Create innovative tooling solutions for aerospace manufacturing, integrating engineering principles to enhance product quality and production efficiency while collaborating across diverse teams for op...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive product innovation by leading component selection and development initiatives, ensuring compliance and quality in alignment with product roadmaps and obsolescence strategies. Collaborate across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Contribute to innovative mechanical designs by developing prototypes, managing design documentation, and interfacing with customers and suppliers to ensure successful product delivery and compliance w...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of embedded systems for advanced platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate electronic components and enhance national security capabilities through innova...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to critical national security missions by designing and developing embedded systems. Work across hardware and software teams to create innovative solutions for unmanned platforms through ha...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $230K *

Empower oceanic energy solutions by leading offshore operations and developing innovative marine support systems, ensuring safe deployment and maintenance of automated technologies across vast regions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $102K *

Elevate the integration and sustainment of electrical power systems for U.S. Navy ship programs by designing and troubleshooting sophisticated control systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliabi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Advance engineering excellence by leading a cross-functional team in delivering innovative gas turbine projects. Foster collaboration with stakeholders to ensure on-time completion and adherence to te...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.