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Test Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities ... Test Engineer As a Test Engineer, you will play a key role on a multidisciplinary team responsible ...

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Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Test)

Mcgregor, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

PROPULSION ENGINEER (RAPTOR TEST) The propulsion engineer is responsible for ensuring Raptor engines and components have been tested and qualified to function in flight conditions. Our engineers ...

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SpaceX

Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Test)

Mcgregor, TX · On-site

PROPULSION ENGINEER (RAPTOR TEST) The propulsion engineer is responsible for ensuring Raptor engines and components have been tested and qualified to function in flight conditions. Our engineers ...

SpaceX

Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Test)

Mcgregor, TX · On-site

PROPULSION ENGINEER (RAPTOR TEST) The propulsion engineer is responsible for ensuring Raptor engines and components have been tested and qualified to function in flight conditions. Our engineers ...

Firehawk Aerospace Inc

Test Engineer

Addison, TX · On-site

Firehawk Aerospace is a leading propulsion-focused aerospace and defense company located in Addison ... Conduct test planning, execution, and posttest analysis of projects related to solid and hybrid ...

SpaceX

Test Engineer (Dragon)

Mcgregor, TX

TEST ENGINEER (DRAGON) The Development Test team is responsible for testing that supports every ... propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware, or test operations PREFERRED SKILLS AND ...

SpaceX

Test Engineer (Falcon Test)

Mcgregor, TX

TEST ENGINEER (FALCON TEST) At SpaceX, our commitment to reliability begins with design but is ... propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations * Ability to thrive in ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for propulsion test engineer in Texas is $125,666.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,300.00 and $149,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a propulsion test engineer do?

A Propulsion Test Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing tests of propulsion systems, such as rocket engines, jet engines, or other propulsion components. They design test setups, ensure safety protocols are followed, and collect data to evaluate performance and reliability. Their work involves collaborating with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to validate system functionality and improve designs. They also troubleshoot issues and recommend improvements based on test results. This role requires strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience with testing procedures and equipment.

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As a Propulsion Test Engineer, your day usually begins with preparing and calibrating test equipment, collaborating with engineers and technicians to review test plans, and ensuring all safety protocols are in place. During tests, you'll monitor propulsion systems, collect data, and troubleshoot any technical issues that arise. After testing, you'll analyze data, present findings to project teams, and document results to support further development. The position involves a balance of hands-on work in test facilities and desk-based analysis, often requiring close collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.

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A successful Propulsion Test Engineer typically holds a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering and possesses strong analytical, troubleshooting, and hands-on technical skills. Familiarity with propulsion system instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and test software (such as LabVIEW or MATLAB), along with certifications like Six Sigma or relevant safety training, are often required. Outstanding attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills enable effective coordination across multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are essential to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient propulsion system testing and development in high-stakes engineering environments.

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Infographic showing various Propulsion Test Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $125,666 per year, or $60.4 per hour.

Propulsion Engineer - Liquid Rocket Engines

Intuitive Machines LLC

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Propulsion Engineer – Liquid Rocket Engines

Houston, TX

About Intuitive Machines:

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers, and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

About the Position:

We are seeking a Propulsion Design Engineer to support the development of next-generation liquid rocket engines and propulsion hardware. This role is primarily focused on the design, analysis, fabrication, and testing of liquid rocket engine injectors and associated combustion hardware. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing injector architectures, combustion devices, and additively manufactured engine components through rapid design-build-test iterations.

The successful candidate will work closely with propulsion analysts, thermal engineers, structures engineers, manufacturing personnel, and test engineers to develop flight and development hardware from initial concept through hot-fire testing. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring deep technical engagement with hardware design, analysis, fabrication, and test execution.

Responsibilities:

  • Design liquid rocket engine components including injectors, combustion chambers, manifolds, feed system hardware, and associated propulsion components.
  • Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and manufacturing documentation
  • Perform engineering analyses supporting propulsion hardware design, including structural, thermal, fluid, and manufacturability assessments.
  • Develop propulsion hardware optimized for additive manufacturing processes, including complex internal flow features, integrated manifolds, cooling circuits, design-for-additive-manufacturing considerations, and post-processing requirements.
  • Work closely with internal machine shop, additive manufacturing, and fabrication teams to mature designs from concept to hardware.
  • Support component assembly, development testing, hot-fire testing, post-test hardware evaluations, and data analysis.
  • Investigate hardware anomalies and implement design improvements based on test results and lessons learned.
  • Collaborate with structures, thermal, manufacturing, test, and systems engineering teams throughout the hardware development lifecycle.
  • Support rapid design-build-test iterations in a fast-paced development environment.

Requirements:

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of design, fabrication, and testing of liquid rocket engines and related components
  • Experience designing and testing injectors or cooled combustion chambers for liquid rocket engines.
  • Proficiency with Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software.
  • Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion fundamentals.
  • Experience creating manufacturing drawings, tolerance schemes, and engineering documentation for fabricated hardware.
  • Ability to develop engineering analyses and communicate technical recommendations.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Preferred / Differentiating Experience:
  • Experience developing cryogenic propulsion systems or hardware.
  • Experience evaluating injector performance, atomization, combustion efficiency, combustion stability, or related combustion device characteristics.
  • Experience with combustion chamber heat transfer, vacuum nozzles, electric pumps or turbomachinery, internal manifolding, or feed system hardware.
  • Experience with additive manufacturing of metallic aerospace hardware and design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) principles.
  • Experience supporting component-level or engine-level hot-fire testing.
  • Experience performing CFD, thermal, structural, combustion, or multidisciplinary analyses supporting propulsion hardware development.
  • Experience working closely with machine shops, additive manufacturing facilities, and propulsion test organizations.
  • Experience developing hardware for aerospace, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or defense applications.

US EEO Statement:

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.