Top 542 Propulsion engineer Jobs in Santa Monica, Ca

Integration Engineer – Fluid & Propulsion Systems
Hermeus —Los Angeles, CA
- $105,750 - $169,625 a year
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Leadership
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer II
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $110,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Propulsion Component Engineer
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $100,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Propulsion Development Engineer
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $95,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Propulsion Component Engineer (Solenoid Valve)
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $100,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Build Engineer - Propulsion
Hermeus —Los Angeles, CA
- $91,800 - $187,450 a year
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Test Engineer, Propulsion Components (Starship)
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $100,000 - $135,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Analysis skills
- Math
- Project management
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Raptor)
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Propulsion Engineer (Merlin Hardware Development)
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Chemical Propulsion Engineer
Apex Technology, Inc. —Los Angeles, CA
- $121,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Fluids)
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $140,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Build Reliability Engineer (Propulsion)
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $140,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters)
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $135,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Principal GNC Engineer
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $170,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Fluids)
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $135,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Antenna Engineer
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $180,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Advanced Mission Concepts Engineer (Staff)
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $175,000 - $205,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Space Operations Engineer
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $140,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Flight Reliability Engineer
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $140,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Integration Engineer – Fluid & Propulsion Systems

Hermeus
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$105,750 - $169,625 a year

Benefits

Stock options
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Unlimited paid time off
401(k)
Parental leave

Qualifications

Mechanical valves
Performance testing in mechanical engineering
Leak testing
Design of manufacturing processes
Contamination control
GD&T
Manufacturing facility experience
Design engineering
Pressure testing equipment
Systems analysis
Precision assembly
Manufacturing company experience
Piping diagrams drawing
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

We are seeking an Integration Engineer to own the design release, build, test, and delivery of key vehicle fluid, propulsion, and mechanism assemblies — including control surface actuators, spike inlet systems, engine integration, and other mission-critical hardware.

You will serve as the technical bridge between design, manufacturing, and test, ensuring our hardware is built with precision, efficiency, and reliability. This role requires a hands-on engineer with a strong background in mechanical systems, propulsion, and fluids — capable of driving complex assemblies from concept through validation in a fast-paced, first-principles environment.

Responsibilities

Provide design feedback to improve manufacturability, assembly, testability, and integration for complex fluid and propulsion systems.
Establish and maintain build roadmaps for assigned assemblies to align key stakeholders, drive hardware and tooling deliveries, and minimize build serialization.
Develop and release build CONOPS, work instructions, standard processes, and procedures to enable high-quality, high-velocity execution.
Lead and support first-article builds in an early-stage, rapid-development environment, identifying and resolving issues in real time.
Own design, process, and capital equipment trades to unlock key production capabilities and support scalable manufacturing infrastructure.
Drive make-vs-buy decisions and collaborate closely with design engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
Provide hands-on support during build, integration, and test operations, ensuring technical issues are addressed quickly and effectively.
Support test readiness activities, including component and system pressurization, leak checks, actuator functional tests, and propulsion integration.
Drive continuous improvement across the production floor — including tooling, ERP/MES workflows, build documentation, and internal specifications.
Champion a safety-first mindset, especially during hazardous or high-pressure operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
3+ years of hands-on experience in hardware integration, assembly, or manufacturing of fluid, propulsion, or mechanical systems.
Familiarity with aerospace assembly best practices, including precision fitting, torque control, and contamination prevention.
Exposure to tolerance stack-up analysis, system P&ID development, actuator testing, leak checks, and valve assembly or test.
Strong understanding of GD&T, CAD modeling, and first-principles design and analysis.
Proven ability to communicate effectively across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and test organizations.
Demonstrated initiative and ownership, with the ability to define and implement new processes from scratch.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience supporting new product introduction or flight hardware integration in an aerospace or defense environment.
Direct experience authoring and executing build work instructions and leading complex first-time build efforts.
Familiarity with pressurized systems, hazardous operations, or test campaigns involving cryogenic, pneumatic, or propellant systems.
Experience with welded tube, valve, or manifold assemblies (TIG, MIG, or laser welding).
Exposure to R&D or low-rate production environments, including vendor engagement, tooling development, and hands-on troubleshooting.
Strong systems-level understanding of propulsion and fluid control architectures.

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to be hands-on in a manufacturing and test environment daily.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work safely around high-pressure systems and industrial equipment.
Extended or flexible hours may be required to support critical build and test milestones.

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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propulsion engineer jobs in santa monica, ca

Integration Engineer – Fluid & Propulsion Systems

Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer II

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Propulsion Development Engineer

Propulsion Component Engineer (Solenoid Valve)

Build Engineer - Propulsion

Test Engineer, Propulsion Components (Starship)

New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Raptor)

Propulsion Engineer (Merlin Hardware Development)

Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

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Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Fluids)

Senior Build Reliability Engineer (Propulsion)

Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters)

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