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 *

Lead challenging electrical engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction through effective team management and multi-discipline coordination. Drive design phases and stra...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $180K *

Lead and optimize electrical engineering projects, ensuring collaboration across disciplines and delivering excellent technical solutions while mentoring a skilled team in a hybrid work environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower cross-functional teams by leading the development and management of enterprise applications. Drive enhancements across CRM, HRIS, and EHS systems while ensuring data integrity and operational...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $180K *

Transform electrical engineering challenges into innovative solutions while leading a talented team. Oversee projects at nuclear facilities, ensuring technical excellence, client satisfaction, and sea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $180K *

Lead the charge in innovative electrical engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery through team coordination and technical oversight, while fostering client relationships and leveraging autom...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $204K *

Drive innovation by collaborating on complex electrical designs for nuclear systems, ensuring compliance with military standards. Lead requirements capture and testing efforts, leveraging your experti...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $106K *

Design innovative manufacturing processes and lead project teams for product development in the nuclear industry. Collaborate across functions to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost, while deliveri...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $234K *

Unlock innovative solutions in autonomous systems as a Principal Research Scientist. Lead research efforts, develop prototypes, and address complex challenges across AI applications to drive cutting-e...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $234K *

Accelerate innovation in autonomous systems by leading research initiatives, designing solutions, and collaborating with a diverse team to tackle complex challenges across various domains while engagi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $163K *

Engage in the design and execution of Rail/Transit projects by developing technical reports, calculations, and engineering plans. Collaborate with project teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure qualit...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $187K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative engineering solutions for Rail/Transit projects, ensuring design excellence through collaboration, mentoring, and adherence to project timelines and budgets fo...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Reimagine the future of aerospace engineering as a Technical Director, bridging customer needs with innovative solutions while ensuring seamless integration and product alignment. Drive strategy, over...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive the successful delivery of complex naval engineering programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams, performing analytical assessments, and managing competing prioritie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that delivers advanced SCADA solutions for municipal water/wastewater utilities, managing projects, and providing technical support across Texas while ensuring compliance and maintaining s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$210K - $225K *

Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams to drive process design, production scale-up, and transition of rocket motors to manufacturing, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $145K *

Manage flight safety analyses and regulatory compliance, ensuring robust reentry methodologies. Collaborate across teams to deliver critical safety assessments and support mission operations, driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $170K *

Elevate our operational capabilities by leading the deployment and integration of sophisticated BMS/EPMS and SCADA solutions for data centers, ensuring optimal performance and scalability while drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Drive innovation in electrical system design for high-efficiency power generation. Collaborate with engineers to create robust systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Contribute your han...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$146K - $234K *

Lead innovative research in autonomous systems, shaping solutions across diverse applications. Collaborate with a skilled team to design, prototype, and demonstrate cutting-edge technologies while eng...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $180K *

Engage in the development and conceptual design of electric power generation projects. Provide technical evaluations and support for project analysis, featuring opportunities for both domestic and int...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $180K *

Drive impactful engineering solutions by providing development support and technical evaluations for electric power generation projects. Collaborate on project design, due diligence, and contract deve...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $205K *

Manage complex projects in nuclear power plant modifications by coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction from initiation to completion of proje...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $122K *

Shape the future of the nuclear industry by designing innovative mechanical systems. Lead dynamic projects from concept to execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of industrial automation systems, collaborating cross-functionally for robust control solutions in manufacturing and process automation for EV...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $226K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts to ensure mission success through comprehensive design integration, requirements management, and technical oversight for advanced national secur...

3 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.