Top 91 Mechanical design engineer Jobs in Mojave, Ca

Manager, Propulsion Test Engineering
Impulse Space —Mojave, CA
- $154,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Ground Support Engineer
Impulse Space —Mojave, CA
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Propulsion Test Engineer
Impulse Space —Mojave, CA
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Engineering Airframe Lead
The Structures Company, LLC —Mojave, CA
- $157,000 - $237,300 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Field Liaison Engineer/Principal Field Liaison Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Edwards AFB, CA
- $91,800 - $171,000 a year
- Overtime
- Up to 50% travel
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Mechanical Sub-Systems Engineer, Entry Level
Scaled Composites —Mojave, CA
- $85,770 - $137,600 a year
- Schematics
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k) matching
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Astrobotic Technology Inc —Mojave, CA
- $120,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
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Payload Mechanical Engineer
Stratolaunch —Mojave, CA
- $101,000 - $206,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Mechanical Design Checker
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CORP —Edwards, CA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Structural/Mechanical Engineer
Stratolaunch —Mojave, CA
- $120,500 - $158,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Propulsion Test Operations Engineer
Impulse Space —Mojave, CA
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CFD Engineer
Stratolaunch —Mojave, CA
- $101,079 - $158,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Databases
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Mechanical Sub-Systems Engineer, Experienced
Scaled Composites —Mojave, CA
- $95,300 - $219,000 a year
- Schematics
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k) matching
Propulsion Test Engineer
Vast —Mojave, CA
- $86,000 - $195,000 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Component Test Engineer
Astrobotic Technology Inc —Mojave, CA
- $90,000 - $130,000 a year
- Email
- Bachelor of Science
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
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Harness Engineer
Stratolaunch —Mojave, CA
- $101,000 - $206,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Payload Systems Engineer
Stratolaunch —Mojave, CA
- $120,500 - $206,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Propulsion Engineer
Stratolaunch —Mojave, CA
- $120,500 - $206,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Environmental Test Systems Engineer (LabVIEW)
Stratolaunch —Mojave, CA
- $101,000 - $206,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Solid Rocket Propulsion Systems Engineer
Sierra Lobo, Inc. —Edwards, CA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
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Manager, Propulsion Test Engineering

Impulse Space -
Mojave, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$154,000 - $185,000 a year

Benefits

Stock options
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Team development
Managing engineering teams
Control systems

Full Job Description

Description

As a Manager, Propulsion Test Engineering at Impulse, you will be responsible for testing all aspects of development and production-level propulsion hardware. This team ensures that our propulsion systems meet design intent and performance requirements through rigorous testing, analysis, and validation.

As Manager, you will oversee a team of engineers ranging in experience from entry-level to principal, guiding their technical execution, professional development, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. You’ll own the team’s priorities, performance, and culture—driving high reliability, innovation, and speed in our testing operations.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers, from entry level to principal
Plan, coordinate, and oversee test operations across multiple test sites, develop operator training, and ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality test execution
Manage test schedules, resources, and priorities to meet program milestones
Develop and track key operational metrics, identifying opportunities to improve test throughput, reliability, and overall team performance
Ensure all test operations are conducted in accordance with established safety procedures, hazard controls, and operational standards
Drive root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and test quality
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
Coordinate with test equipment, infrastructure, and data systems teams to support current and future testing needs
Establish and maintain high technical, operational, and professional standards
Champion a culture of safety, technical rigor, operational excellence, and ownership

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related field
5+ years of demonstrated experience in development or production test engineering
Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing engineering teams
Demonstrated understanding of fluid systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems
Proven ability to manage complex test operations safely and effectively

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or management field
7+ years' relevant experience in rocket, propulsion, or aerospace test engineering
Familiarity with test automation, data systems, and safety management

Additional Information

This role is based on-site at our Mojave Test facility at the Mojave Air & Space Port
Occasional travel to partner locations may be required
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents due to export control regulations

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

About Impulse Space

Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.

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