Propulsion Design Engineer

EVONA; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA seeks a Lead Propulsion Engineer to drive development of advanced propulsion systems for spaceflight. You will lead a team of about 10 engineers while remaining ~70% hands-on, taking ownership of flight hardware from concept through design, hot-fire testing and qualification.

You will work on flight-proven chemical propulsion systems and mentor the team, with regular on-site testing and direct hardware involvement in a fast-growing propulsion program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in rocket engines, liquid propulsion or combustion systems.
• Strong background in thermal, fluid and mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on experience developing and testing propulsion hardware.
• Technical leadership experience or readiness to lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of flight-proven chemical propulsion systems.
• Own engine design, development, testing and qualification.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Work directly with hardware through regular on-site hot-fire testing.
• Influence the next generation of spacecraft propulsion technology.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Thermal engineering

Fluid dynamics

Mechanical design

Hands-on testing

Job description

Compensation: Strong base salary + competitive package

We're partnering with an established, fast-growing spacecraft propulsion company looking for a Lead Propulsion Engineer to drive the development of advanced propulsion systems for spaceflight.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a team of around 10 engineers while remaining 70% hands-on technically, taking ownership of flight hardware from concept through design, hot-fire testing and qualification.

The Opportunity:

• Lead the development of flight-proven chemical propulsion systems.
• Own engine design, development, testing and qualification.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Work directly with hardware through regular on-site hot-fire testing.
• Influence the next generation of spacecraft propulsion technology.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years' experience in rocket engines, liquid propulsion or combustion systems.
• Strong background in thermal, fluid and mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on experience developing and testing propulsion hardware.
• Technical leadership experience or the ability to step into a lead role.

This is a role for an engineer who wants to lead people without stepping away from the hardware.