Space Propulsion

Space Propulsion jobs in Los Angeles, CA

22 open roles, verified daily

Lead Electric Propulsion Engineer Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionLead Apex's electric propulsion team building Hall-effect thruster systems for commercial satellite buses at scale. You'll own subsystem architecture, team development, flight hardware qualification, and production readiness across thrusters, cathodes, flow control, and power processing units.$100,000 per yearOn site

Lead Propulsion Integration Engineer Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionOwn the propulsion modules that fly on Apex satellite buses, from requirements through design, integration, and launch. You will lead engineers translating spacecraft needs into flight-ready systems while scaling production and driving hands-on technical leadership.$100,000 per yearOn site

Lead Propulsion Test Engineer Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionLead and grow a propulsion test engineering team while owning the design, build, and operation of test infrastructure for thrusters, flow controllers, PPUs, and integrated propulsion systems. You'll scale test capacity and processes as Apex grows production.$100,000 per yearOn site

Propulsion Machinist Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionMachine prototype and development hardware for spacecraft propulsion systems using CNC and manual mills and lathes. You'll work directly with propulsion engineers to turn designs into flight-ready parts quickly, supporting rapid testing and hardware builds.$100,000 per yearOn site

Propulsion Test Technician Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionYou'll set up, run, and maintain hands-on tests of spacecraft propulsion hardware, including thrusters, flow controllers, and power processing units. Work with engineers to keep test stands and vacuum chambers running safely and at production rate.$100,000 per yearOn site

Propulsion Engineer, Structures (Mid) Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionYou'll own mechanical designs for propulsion modules bolting onto Apex spacecraft, from concept through production. Work directly with in-house thruster, flow controller, and PPU teams to optimize component integration, structural performance, and manufacturability.$100,000 per yearOn site

Senior Propulsion Engineer, Fluids Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionDesign and own the complete propellant feed system for Apex's satellite propulsion modules, from tank through thruster. You'll architect the fluidics, run qualification tests, and carry hardware through range safety to orbit, working directly with propulsion component teams and manufacturing.$100,000 per yearOn site

Senior Propulsion Engineer, Hall-Effect Thrusters Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionYou will own end-to-end design and development of Hall-effect thrusters for Apex's electric propulsion systems, from discharge channel geometry through production qualification. Lead test campaigns, develop plasma physics models, and scale thruster production with a clean-sheet, manufacturing-first approach.$100,000 per yearOn site

Senior Propulsion Engineer, Structures Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionOwn the mechanical design of propulsion modules that power Apex satellite buses, from structure and component mounting through manufacturing and flight test. You'll work directly with in-house thruster and PPU teams to co-optimize design and partner with production to scale buildable, flight-ready assemblies.$100,000 per yearOn site

Principal Turbomachinery Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionOwn the design, analysis, manufacturing, and space qualification of precision pumps and turbomachinery for K2's active thermal control systems across MEO, GEO, and deep space missions. You will span mechanical, fluid, and thermal-fluid domains while scaling these systems to constellation production rates.$175,000 to $200,000 per yearOn site

Staff Electric Propulsion Engineer, Cathodes Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionYou'll own the end-to-end design of hollow and heaterless cathodes for Apex's electric propulsion systems, from emitter physics through production. Lead cathode test campaigns, set the technical roadmap, and mentor the propulsion team as we scale EP manufacturing.$100,000 per yearOn site

Staff Electric Propulsion Engineer, Hall-Effect Thrusters Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionOwn Apex's Hall-effect thruster development end-to-end: from plasma physics and discharge channel design through flight qualification, integration, and rate production. Set the technical roadmap, drive architecture trades, lead test campaigns, and mentor the EP team as we scale thruster capability across commercial spacecraft platforms.$100,000 per yearOn site

Spacecraft Propulsion Technician Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionYou will assemble and test the highest-powered electric propulsion systems ever flown. Work hands-on with Hall effect thrusters, pressure system proof testing, and vacuum chamber operations across mechanical, electrical and fluid systems.$35 to $45 per hourOn site

Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer, Cathodes Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionOwn end-to-end design and development of hollow and heaterless cathodes for Apex's electric propulsion systems. You'll drive cathode physics, thermal-mechanical design, test campaigns, and production scaling from development through flight and serial manufacturing.$100,000 per yearOn site

Mechanical Design Engineer (Propulsion) Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionYou'll own the mechanical design and qualification of K2's plasma propulsion system, the highest-powered electric propulsion ever flown. Lead hardware from concept through flight in your first two years, working across thruster components, propellant management, and tank development.$100,000 to $140,000 per yearOn site

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion) Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionOwn the mechanical design and qualification of K2's highest-powered electric propulsion system ever flown. You will lead design, analysis, testing, and production of propulsion modules, thrusters, propellant management, and tank systems from concept to space flight.$140,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Propulsion Electrical Test Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionOwn avionics testing for K2's highest-powered electric propulsion system. You will design test hardware and automation software, lead hot-fire and subsystem test campaigns, and drive production reliability for the Mega satellite constellation launching in 2027.$100,000 to $150,000 per yearOn site

Senior Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionOwn the mechanical design of K2's highest-powered electric plasma propulsion system from concept through flight. You will design propulsion modules, thrusters, propellant management, and secondary structures, then validate your work through test and production.$140,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionOwn the mechanical design of K2's highest-power electric propulsion system, from thrusters and propellant management to flight-ready hardware. You'll design, build, test, and iterate across the entire product lifecycle, delivering components for space in your first two years.$100,000 to $140,000 per yearOn site

Senior Mechanisms Engineer – Turbomachinery Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionOwn the turbopumps that cool K2's 20-kW high-power satellites. You'll design, analyse, test, and scale precision turbomachinery for active thermal control systems across MEO, GEO, and deep space, partnering with thermal, avionics, and manufacturing teams to deliver mission-critical hardware at rate.$140,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Chemical Propulsion Engineer Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionDesign, build, and test chemical propulsion systems for Apex's satellite buses from the ground up. You'll own propulsion architecture, test facilities, and subsystem integration while leading the company's first propulsion engineering team.$100,000 per yearOn site

Senior Chemical Propulsion Engineer Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · PropulsionDesign, build, and test chemical propulsion systems for commercial satellite buses. You'll architect propulsion systems, build test facilities, and lead hot-fire campaigns as Apex's first chemical propulsion engineer. 8+ years experience required.$100,000 per yearOn site