Senior Propulsion Engineer: Lead Spacecraft Propulsion

York Space Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

York Space Systems in Greenwood Village, CO seeks a Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the full lifecycle of propulsion systems across commercial and national security missions. You will mentor junior engineers, drive technical decisions, and serve as the SME for cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, reliability, and mission success.

You will coordinate with suppliers, perform delta-v calculations, validate interfaces, and oversee testing, while advancing internal propulsion standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in propulsion, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or related experience.
• Deep technical expertise in electric and chemical propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of propulsion systems from vendor selection to on-orbit operations and anomaly resolution.
• Manage relationships with propulsion hardware suppliers and coordinate with supply chain.
• Perform delta-v calculations and validate propulsion interfaces with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical decision-making across programs.
• Oversee high-risk testing, fueling, and verification to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Spacecraft hardware

Security clearance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

York Space Systems in Greenwood Village, CO seeks a Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the full lifecycle of propulsion systems across commercial and national security missions. You will mentor junior engineers, drive technical decisions, and serve as the SME for cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, reliability, and mission success.

You will coordinate with suppliers, perform delta-v calculations, validate interfaces, and oversee testing, while advancing internal propulsion standards and