What is the average propulsion internship salary?

Propulsion Internship Jobs salaries range from $30K to $500K, with an average of $116K based on 699 postings with salary data.

Which companies are hiring for propulsion internship roles?

Top employers include SpaceX (223 roles), ASML (61 roles), Shield AI (53 roles), Firefly Aerospace (44 roles), Blue Origin (38 roles). 8 companies are currently hiring.

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Q: Where are most propulsion internship jobs located?

The top locations are San Francisco, CA, US (59), San Francisco (54), Veldhoven, Netherlands (39), Bastrop, TX (34), Bastrop, TX, United States (28).

15 propulsion internship jobs. Top employers: SpaceX, ASML, Shield AI, and 5 more. Salaries from $30K–$500K. Most roles in San Francisco, CA, US, San Francisco, Veldhoven, Netherlands.

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Astro Mechanica

Entry LevelMechanicalPropulsion

Entry-Level Propulsion Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA$115K - $145K Full Time

5 days ago

Entry LevelMechanicalPropulsion

5 days ago

SpaceX

StarshipLaunch SiteMechanicalPropulsion

Propulsion Engineer, Thermal & Fluid Analysis (Starship)

Starbase, TX Full Time

3 weeks ago

StarshipLaunch SiteMechanicalPropulsion

3 weeks ago

Rocket Lab

MechanicalPropulsion

Propulsion Intern Fall 2026

Long Beach, CA Full Time

StarshipRaptorMechanicalPropulsion

Propulsion Analyst, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CA$100K - $115K Full Time

2 months ago

StarshipRaptorMechanicalPropulsion

2 months ago

SpaceX

StarshipRaptorMechanicalPropulsion

Propulsion Engineer, Components Manufacturing (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CA$100K - $115K Full Time

1 month ago

StarshipRaptorMechanicalPropulsion

1 month ago

Rocket Lab

MechanicalPropulsion

Propulsion Analyst Intern Fall 2026

Long Beach, CA Full Time

StarshipRaptorMechanicalPropulsion

Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices Manufacturing (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CA$100K - $115K Full Time

1 month ago

StarshipRaptorMechanicalPropulsion

1 month ago

Zipline

Mechanical

Aerodynamics Intern (Fall 2026)

South San Francisco, CA Full Time

StarshipLaunch SiteAerospace Engineering

Manufacturing Build Engineer (Starship)

Starbase, TX Full Time

4 days ago

StarshipLaunch SiteAerospace Engineering

Los Angeles, CA$100K - $155K Full Time

Aerospace Engineering

Spring 2027 Test Engineering Internship - Undergraduate

Kent, WA +5 Full Time

3 days ago

Aerospace Engineering

3 days ago

Blue Origin

Aerospace Engineering

Spring 2027 Test Engineering Internship - Graduate

Van Horn, TX +4 Full Time

3 days ago

Aerospace Engineering

3 days ago

Saronic

Business & Finance

Naval Architect Intern (Fall 2026)

DoW Skillbridge - Senior Program Manager

Berthoud, Colorado$125K - $160K Full Time

Material Planning Intern (Fall 2026)

South San Francisco, CA Full Time

1 day ago

Supply Chain

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Propulsion Internship Salary Ranges

Salary data from 699 propulsion internship postings.

Average

$115,830

per year

Range

$15,000 - $1,000,000

per year

Jobs with Salary

699

positions

* Estimates from posted ranges. Your actual offer depends on experience, location, and company budget.

Companies Hiring for Propulsion Internship Roles

Companies hiring for propulsion internship roles.

Where Propulsion Internship Jobs Are Located

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San Francisco, CA, US(59)San Francisco(54)Veldhoven, Netherlands(39)Bastrop, TX(34)Bastrop, TX, United States(28)South San Francisco, California, USA(27)

Common Propulsion Internship Job Titles

Software Engineering Intern12 Software Engineer Intern8 Marketing Intern6 Engineering Intern4 Research - Internship4 New Graduate Engineer, Software (Starlink)3 Software Engineer3 Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)3

Career Guides for Propulsion Internship

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Companies hiring for propulsion internship roles.