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Propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA

123 open roles for propulsion engineers in Los Angeles, CA as of Nov 15, 2026. SpaceX, Apex Technology, Varda Space Industries, Hermeus and K2 Space have the most. The median advertised salary is $144K.

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Who is hiring for propulsion engineer roles in Los Angeles, CA

What propulsion engineer roles in Los Angeles, CA pay, by level

Level in the titleMedian advertised salaryRoles counted
No level in the title$115K48
Senior$168K27
Lead and above$196K16

Medians of the midpoints of advertised yearly US-dollar ranges; a level needs at least 15 such roles. Advertised, not verified pay.

Questions about propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA

How many propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA are open right now?
There are 123 open propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA at 13 companies on Jobs Every Hour as of Nov 15, 2026. 6 of them were posted in the last seven days. The list is rebuilt every hour from the employers' own careers pages.
Which companies have the most propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA?
Right now the most openings are at SpaceX (59), Apex Technology (14), Varda Space Industries (13), K2 Space (7) and Hermeus (7). The ranking changes as companies open and close roles.
Are there remote propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA?
None of the 123 open propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA are listed as remote at the moment. Remote roles appear here as soon as employers post them.
What do propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA pay?
The median advertised salary is $144K, based on 92 open roles that publish a yearly US-dollar range. The middle half of those roles advertise between $115K and $175K. These are advertised ranges, not verified pay. Most employers here are technology companies, so the figures run above the wider market for the same work.
Is it hard to get one of the propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA?
5 of the 123 open propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA (4%) are for beginners: junior roles and internships. Of the 109 postings that state experience, the median asks for 3 years. 13 companies are hiring and 6 roles were posted in the last seven days. Matching your resume to the skills each posting names helps most; the free resume builder shows the match.
How is AI changing propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA?
3 of the 123 open propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA (2%) ask for AI or machine-learning skills, most often Machine Learning, LLM. Employers still list 123 such roles today at 13 companies. Counted from the postings' own text on Nov 15, 2026.
What skills do propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA ask for?
Most often CAD (36%), Aviation (30%), GD&T (30%), FEA (29%), Welding (28%) of the 123 open postings, counted from their own text on Nov 15, 2026.
Which job titles come up most in propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA?
Propulsion Technician (17), Propulsion Engineer (15), Senior Propulsion Engineer (8), Propulsion Engineer II (4), Manufacturing Engineer (3): the most common titles among the 123 open roles, without the level and place notes in brackets.
Are propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA in demand in 2026?
123 propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA are open on Jobs Every Hour today at 13 companies, 0.1% of all 148,162 open jobs here; 6 were posted in the last seven days. The median advertised salary is $144K. 0 (0%) can be done remotely.
How do I apply for propulsion engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA?
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