CareerPlan

Senior Propulsion Engineer

HawthorneFull-time$130k2026-07-15 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Design, manufacture, assemble, and test high-performance propulsion engines for small launchers to enable commercial space stations.

Role type

Senior Propulsion Engineer (Mechanical)

Builds

Flight-ready propulsion engines for small launchers

Domain

Aerospace propulsion / Space launch

Required skills

mechanical design, development, fabrication, assembly, test, GD&T, CAD (NX), ANSYS, MATLAB, problem-solving

Preferred skills

hands-on engineering (full-stack), independent work, communication

Technologies

NX, ANSYS, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Create models and drawings of parts and assemblies; perform calculations and analyses; support parts through 3d-printing, machining, post processing, and inspection; support integration team with propulsion component assembly build and testing; create schematics and document processes; participate in engine testing and troubleshooting

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC