Top 48 Propulsion engineer Jobs in Ashburn, Va

Modelling and Simulation Engineer-Aerospace
Rolls-Royce —Reston, VA
- $108,433 - $176,186 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Software troubleshooting
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Propulsion Engineer II
Quantum Space —Rockville, MD
- $110,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Lead Flight Test Engineer
L3Harris Technologies —Ashburn, VA
- $122,000 - $227,000 a year
- Extended hours
- 7 years
- Management
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Systems Engineer Level 3 or Level 4
Northrop Grumman —Dulles, VA
- $98,400 - $184,200 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer – Level 2 (AHT)
Northrop Grumman —Dulles, VA
- $91,800 - $137,600 a year
- Overtime
- System design
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
6d
Mechanical Antenna Engineer - Level 3 - Dulles
Northrop Grumman —Dulles, VA
- $103,600 - $155,400 a year
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer – Level 2 TS Cleared (AHT)
Northrop Grumman —Dulles, VA
- $91,800 - $137,600 a year
- Overtime
- System design
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
6d
Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineers - Level 3 or 4 - TS Cleared (AHT)
Northrop Grumman —Dulles, VA
- $98,400 - $213,400 a year
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Quantum Space —Rockville, MD
- $110,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Assembly
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Engineer, Satellite Platform Engineering
SES —McLean, VA
- $75,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Master's degree
Mechanical Engineer
General Atomics —Herndon, VA
- $98,100 - $171,398 a year
- Extended hours
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Relocation assistance
Reliability Engineer
Quantum Space —Rockville, MD
- $120,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Lead Engineer - REMOTE
Scientific Research Corporation —Alexandria, VA
- $136,850 - $228,100 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Electrical Engineer III / IV – Spacecraft Programs
Quantum Space —Rockville, MD
- $125,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Spacecraft Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst
Stellar Solutions Inc —Chantilly, VA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer
Space Systems Integration —Chantilly, VA
- $180,000 - $240,000 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Staff/ Senior Avionics Engineer
Electra —Manassas, VA
- $110,000 - $160,000 a year
- Call employer
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
Software Systems Engineer III
Quantum Space —Rockville, MD
- $160,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Spacecraft GNC Integration & Test Engineer
Quantum Space —Rockville, MD
- $130,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer
Quantum Space —Rockville, MD
- $130,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Data analysis skills
- System design
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Modelling and Simulation Engineer-Aerospace

Rolls-Royce -
Reston, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$108,433 - $176,186 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Family leave
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Software engineering

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Job Description

Job Title: Modelling and Simulation Engineer-Aerospace

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Reston, VA (Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office)

Relocation is available

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential . And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

As a Modelling and Simulation Engineer, you will be part of a multidiscipline team responsible for the development, testing and continuous integration of the hardware and software test environment used in the development and qualification of electronic engine control software and hardware-in-the-loop investigations.

You will ensure that all delivered test and simulation products meet program requirements. You will coordinate with project teams, customers receiving the test and simulation assets, and vendors supporting these assets.

You will be responsible for the automated build and execution tool and process used for executing batched test program stages of a project lifecycle from concept development, integrated/component testing through final production release and maintenance.

What you will be doing

Planning, designing and developing modelling solutions of real-time simulation test platforms
Integration, testing and troubleshooting of physics-based models either hand coded or from Simulink
Mentor engineers to improve technical capability and project performance. Enable technical excellence of engineering deliverables for projects
Presentation of technical data to senior engineers, management, and customers

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ STEM with 2+ years of software engineering development experience, OR-
Master’s degree Engineering/STEM with 0+ years of experience in software engineering development OR-
PhD in Engineering/STEM with 0+ years of experience in software engineering development
To be eligible for the role, must be a US Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

Modelling & Simulation and control systems experience (particularly continuous physics-based modelling)
Experience with electronics (sensors, actuators, and processors)
Experience with the following open-source processor emulation tools:
Experience with QEMU or Unicorn – processor emulators
Experience VISIUMCORE – processor design
Experience of UNIX, Windows OS, and software build environments
Data analysis for development of Probability Density Function (PDF) models
Strong software development skills in C/C++, Python, CMake, Bash, Matlab, Simulink, Continuous Integration/Automation (e.g. Jenkins), UNIX shell
Current (or ability to obtain/maintain) Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional certification

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Closing Date: 09/30/2026

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Job Category

Software Systems

Job Posting Date

01 Sep 2026; 00:09

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$108,433 - $176,186-Annually

Location:

Reston, VA

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Work Location: In person

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propulsion engineer jobs in ashburn, va

Modelling and Simulation Engineer-Aerospace

Propulsion Engineer II

Lead Flight Test Engineer

Systems Engineer Level 3 or Level 4

Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer – Level 2 (AHT)

Mechanical Antenna Engineer - Level 3 - Dulles

Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer – Level 2 TS Cleared (AHT)

Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineers - Level 3 or 4 - TS Cleared (AHT)

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Engineer, Satellite Platform Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Lead Engineer - REMOTE

Electrical Engineer III / IV – Spacecraft Programs

Spacecraft Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst

Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer

Staff/ Senior Avionics Engineer

Software Systems Engineer III

Spacecraft GNC Integration & Test Engineer

Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer

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