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Propulsion Design Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Propulsion Design Engineer roles in California, updated Oct 18, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Propulsion Design Engineer postings in California

Propulsion Design Engineer (Raptor Engine Systems)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · $100K–$130K/yr · Posted Sep 23, 2026Apply
Senior Propulsion Design Engineer IRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $135K–$208K/yr · Posted Sep 2, 2026Apply
Senior Propulsion Design Engineer (Engine)Impulse Space · Redondo Beach, CA · $140K–$195K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026
Propulsion Design EngineerK2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · $100K–$175K/yr · Posted Dec 11, 2025Apply
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The median posted base pay for Propulsion Design Engineer jobs in California is $138K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 4 companies.

The middle half of postings list $115K–$168K. The top 10% list $172K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $115K or less.

The median here is $138K, against $140K across all 6 postings for the role.

4 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.