Chief Engineer Airbreathing Propulsion Test Jobs in San Francisco, CA

…Mechanica is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join our growing team.

Propulsion Test Intern (Summer 2027) Role As our Propulsion Test Engineering Intern, you will oversee

The Chief Engineer will serve as the top technical authority on this aircraft, balancing rigorous engineering standards with the schedule and budget realities of

…help design, analyze, and validate propulsion hardware, with mentorship from senior engineers along the way.

or aerospace welding engineering Specific experience manufacturing, testing, or designing electric propulsion or chemical space propulsion Deep

…is seeking an experienced Senior Propulsion Engineer to join our growing team.

…Make an impact on the Propulsion team by designing, analyzing, building, and testing propulsion system hardware

…by designing, analyzing, building, and testing propulsion system hardware Take on interdisciplinary projects with other teams to support Propulsion

Specific experience manufacturing, testing, or designing precision welded assemblies, electric propulsion systems, or chemical space propulsion systems

Role Lead a team of Propulsion manufacturing engineers, technicians, and welders to build satellite propulsion systems, including

Bonus Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems Experience writing work instructions, test

Bonus Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems Experience writing work instructions, test

Propulsion, Avionics, RF, Power, and more Lead test framework, process, and architectural improvements for panel vehicle integration and test needs

Engineering hiring and leadership. Work with the founder on hiring priorities, recruit strong engineers, and set clear standards for technical work.

You’re eager to apply your engineering education to real aircraft hardware while learning from experienced engineers across disciplines.