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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for electric propulsion in the United States is $102,825.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Electric Propulsion job involves the design, development, testing, and implementation of propulsion systems that use electrical energy to generate thrust. Engineers in this field work with technologies like ion thrusters and Hall-effect thrusters, primarily for spacecraft applications. Responsibilities may include system integration, performance analysis, and improving efficiency for deep-space missions. These roles typically require expertise in plasma physics, power electronics, and spacecraft engineering.

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Professionals in Electric Propulsion often work on projects involving the design, testing, and integration of electric drive systems for vehicles such as aircraft, spacecraft, ships, or advanced automobiles. Daily responsibilities may include developing powertrain architectures, troubleshooting performance issues, coordinating with mechanical and software engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards. The role frequently involves hands-on testing in laboratory or field environments and may also require documentation, reporting, and interaction with clients or regulatory bodies. This collaborative and cross-functional work environment provides excellent opportunities to learn from experts in related fields and contribute to transformative transportation technologies.

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To thrive in Electric Propulsion, you generally need a strong background in electrical engineering or related fields, with experience in power electronics, electric motor design, and control systems. Familiarity with simulation software (such as MATLAB/Simulink), test equipment, CAD tools, and industry certifications like EIT or PE are often required. Problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects. These competencies are crucial to ensure the safe, efficient, and innovative design and operation of electric propulsion systems in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and marine transport.

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Infographic showing various Electric Propulsion job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,825 per year, or $49.4 per hour.

Power Electronics Engineer (Electric Propulsion)

Stanford Climate Ventures

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design and analyze power electronics systems, including the Power Processing Unit (PPU) for electric propulsion systems.

  • Take circuit designs from concept through completion, including component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout, and test hardware with electric thrusters.

  • Define and own power electronics architecture, converter topologies, and PPU-to-spacecraft communication and power interfaces.

Job description

About General Galactic

General Galactic designs, builds, and flies advanced spacecraft that redefine what’s possible beyond Earth. Led by former SpaceX, Varda, Impulse, and Relativity engineers, our vision is to dominate cislunar space and build the railway to Mars – expanding access to high-energy orbits and enabling the next generation of missions along the way. Based in Los Angeles, California, we’re leveraging our paradigm-shifting water-based technology to reshape the space domain for good.

Job Description

As a Power Electronics Engineer, you will work closely with a focused technical team to design and analyze critical electronic systems for our product suite, including Seldon and Dreadnought spacecraft vehicles, Genesis propulsion systems, and more. You will have extreme ownership over your work, move quickly, and operate with high agency. As we grow, there will be opportunities to expand your role with the company.

In particular, you will own and build the Power Processing Unit (PPU) for General Galactic’s electric propulsion system for multiple spacecraft platforms. You will own your designs from requirements definition and architecture through prototyping, qualification and flight. You will work closely with other members of the engineering team across propulsion, software, avionics, and other disciplines to create a PPU that integrates well with the propulsion system and the spacecraft.

Responsibilities
  • Define and own power electronics architecture and converter topologies, including for a kW-class PPU for an electric propulsion system.
  • Take circuit designs from concept through completion, including component selection, circuit analysis, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
  • Define PPU-to-spacecraft communication and power interface.
  • Build, bring up and test hardware on the bench and with electric thrusters, while developing test plans, equipment, and scripts.
  • Qualify designs through vibration, shock, TVAC, EMI/EMC, and radiation testing.
Requirements

Successful applicants should have most of the following:

  • BS in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar degree.
  • 4+ years of hands‑on experience in development of power electronics for spacecraft.
  • Demonstrated experience with schematic and PCB layout design tools (Altium, KiCad, etc.).
  • Proven track record of designing, building, and testing isolated DC‑DC converters through bring‑up and test.
  • Prior experience with circuit simulation (LTSpice or similar) of isolated DC‑DC converters.
  • Demonstrated programming ability in C++, Python, etc.
  • Prior experience with PPUs for electric thrusters or other plasma devices.
  • Prior experience with NewSpace approaches to radiation tolerant component selection.
  • Experience in a fast‑paced startup environment or similar.
  • Strong engineering background and first‑principles approach to problem solving even with incomplete or partial information.

This position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, U.S. person status (including U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.

Benefits include medical/vision/dental/PTO/401k/stock options, and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

General Galactic Technologies Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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