Propulsion Engineer jobs
There are 46 open Propulsion Engineer roles on Linora right now, pulled daily from company career pages across Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, and Workday. Typical pay runs $125k to $165k.
Updated 2026-07-27. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.
29 of these Propulsion Engineer roles were posted in the last 30 days.
Pay on these live postings runs about $125k to $165k, across 38 roles that list a range.
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- Propulsion EngineerStratolaunch · Mojave, CAStratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable…$120,500 – $158,0003 days ago
- Senior Propulsion EngineerAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United StatesAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By…$166,000 – $220,0005 days ago
- Senior Propulsion Engineer - Hardware and Bus SystemsVarda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United StatesAbout Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit…$140,333 – $179,3146 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Components)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…$100,000 – $117,5007 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer (Merlin Hardware Development)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…$100,000 – $117,5007 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer - TestAstranis · San FranciscoAstranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated…$125,000 – $170,0007 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)Astranis · San FranciscoAstranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated…$29 – $29/hr7 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer II, Engine SystemsRocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CAABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing…$100,800 – $151,20012 days ago
- Propulsion EngineerVast · Long Beach, California, United StatesAt Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space…$112,340 – $159,46812 days ago
- Senior Propulsion EngineerVast · Hawthorne, California, United StatesAt Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space…$130,000 – $190,00012 days ago
- Principal Propulsion EngineerZone 5 Technologies · United StatesAt Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing…$211,000 – $260,00013 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer (Vehicle)Ursa Major · Berthoud, ColoradoThe future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance…$80,000 – $100,00013 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…$100,000 – $117,50017 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer, Avionics Manufacturing (Raptor)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…$100,000 – $117,50018 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer II, Engine SystemsRocket Lab Corporation · Stennis Space Center, MSABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing…19 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer II (Vehicle)Ursa Major · Berthoud, ColoradoThe future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance…$92,000 – $115,00020 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer I - Ground FluidsVarda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United StatesAbout Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit…$109,148 – $139,46624 days ago
- Staff Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & TestRelativity Space · Long Beach, CaliforniaAt Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads…$164,000 – $246,00025 days ago
- Senior Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & TestRelativity Space · Long Beach, CaliforniaAt Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads…$132,000 – $198,00025 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer II, Engine Systems & TestRelativity Space · Long Beach, CaliforniaAt Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads…$104,000 – $156,00025 days ago
- Principal Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & TestRelativity Space · Long Beach, CaliforniaAt Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads…$185,000 – $277,00025 days ago
- Staff Propulsion Engineer, ValvesRelativity Space · Long Beach, CaliforniaAt Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads…$164,000 – $246,00025 days ago
- Senior Propulsion Engineer, ValvesRelativity Space · Long Beach, CaliforniaAt Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads…$132,000 – $198,00025 days ago
- Staff Propulsion Engineer, Integrated DesignRelativity Space · Long Beach, CaliforniaAt Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads…$164,000 – $246,00025 days ago
- Senior Propulsion Engineer, Integrated DesignRelativity Space · Long Beach, CaliforniaAt Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads…$132,000 – $198,00025 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer II, Integrated DesignRelativity Space · Long Beach, CaliforniaAt Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads…$104,000 – $156,00025 days ago
- Senior Propulsion Engineer - Ground FluidsVarda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United StatesAbout Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit…$140,333 – $179,31425 days ago
- Principal Propulsion Engineer - Ground FluidsVarda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United StatesAbout Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit…$181,913 – $232,44425 days ago
- Propulsion Engineer II - Ground FluidsVarda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United StatesAbout Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit…$119,543 – $152,74925 days ago
- Senior Propulsion Engineer, Design (Combustion Devices)True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CASpace is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True…$130,000 – $210,0001 month ago
- Experienced Propulsion EngineerBoeing · Seal Beach, CAExperienced Propulsion Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airlines (BCA) is seeking an Experienced Propulsion Engineer (Level 3)…$119,850 – $162,1501 month ago
- Staff Propulsion EngineerTrue Anomaly · Denver, CO OR Long Beach, CASpace is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True…$155,000 – $260,0001 month ago
- Propulsion Engineer IIISierraspace · Madison, WISierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team…$100,604 – $138,349.251 month ago
- Senior Propulsion Engineer ICesiumAstro · El Segundo, CAPlease Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent…1 month ago
- Senior Propulsion Engineer, CombustionAstro Mechanica · San FranciscoABOUT US: Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize…2 months ago
- Sr. Propulsion EngineerVenusaero · Houston, TXWho We Are: Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo…2 months ago
- Propulsion Engineer, Fleet Support (R5005)Shieldai · Dallas, TexasFounded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent…2 months ago
- Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle Manufacturing (Raptor)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…$100,000.00 - $115,000.002 months ago
- Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Final Assembly & Tube Shop)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…$100,000.00 - $115,000.002 months ago
- Senior Propulsion EngineerStoke Space · Kent, WashingtonAt Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building…$151,305 – $252,1052 months ago
- Senior Propulsion EngineerTrue Anomaly · Denver, COSpace is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True…$130,000 – $210,0002 months ago
- Propulsion Engineer (II - III)True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CASpace is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True…$95,000 – $165,0002 months ago
- Principal Propulsion Engineer, UAS SystemsAtropos · Hybrid; Arlington, VA; Mountain View, CA; San Diego, CAAbout Us We’re a combat-tested group of engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs who believe America’s edge depends on autonomous airpower that’s…$165,000 – $245,0003 months ago
- Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Starship)SpaceX · Starbase, TXSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…3 months ago
- Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Test)SpaceX · McGregor, TXSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…4 months ago
- Propulsion Engineer (Starship)SpaceX · Starbase, TXSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…4 months ago
Propulsion Engineer pay by level
| Level | Roles | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | 19 | $109k | $124k | $136k |
| Senior | 10 | $160k | $165k | $170k |
Base salary only (excludes equity and bonus), from recent Propulsion Engineer postings that disclose pay. Levels are read from job titles; levels with too few postings are omitted.
Common questions
How many Propulsion Engineer jobs are open?
There are 46 open Propulsion Engineer roles on Linora right now, pulled daily from company career pages across Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, and Workday.
How much does a Propulsion Engineer earn?
The median Propulsion Engineer salary is $125k to $165k per year, based on 38 live postings that list a range.
How often are Propulsion Engineer jobs updated?
Daily. Linora reads roles straight from company career pages and drops listings that close, so the Propulsion Engineer jobs shown are current rather than reposted or expired.
Companies hiring Propulsion Engineers now
SpaceX9Relativity Space9Varda Space Industries5True Anomaly4Vast2Astranis2Rocket Lab Corporation2Ursa Major2
Where Propulsion Engineer jobs are
Los Angeles Metro28San Francisco Bay Area4Denver Metro1Seattle Metro1Houston Metro1Dallas-Fort Worth Metro1