Propulsion Development Engineer
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-07
Responsibilities
- Own development engine test campaigns from planning through execution and post-test analysis
- Define, author, and refine engine test plans, procedures, and setpoints aligned with program objectives
- Support and make decisions during live test operations, including hot-fire and subsystem testing
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve test-related engine issues across hardware, instrumentation, and procedures
- Develop Python-based tools for data processing, visualization, and automated analysis
- Drive post-test reviews and ensure actionable outcomes are captured and executed
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, avionics, and test teams to resolve system-level challenges
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
- Hands-on experience with hardware build, integration, or test operations
- Experience developing or executing engineering test plans and procedures
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation
- Strong understanding of sensors, instrumentation, and diagnostic techniques
- Experience operating in fast-paced, iterative hardware development environments
- Demonstrated ownership of hardware or test systems through multiple development cycles
