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Propulsion Engineer salaries in Costa Mesa, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 14 open job postings for Propulsion Engineer roles in Costa Mesa, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Propulsion Engineer postings in Costa Mesa, CA

  1. Senior Propulsion Engineer, SpaceAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $166K–$250K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  2. Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Ramjet Integration)Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $166K–$220K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026Apply
  3. Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Solid Rocket Motor IntAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $166K–$220K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
  4. Senior Propulsion Engineer, ThunderAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $166K–$220K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
  5. Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine IAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $166K–$220K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
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Propulsion Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$145K median, $119K–$183K typical, 211 postingsUnited States: middle half $119K–$183K, median $145K
  2. California$145K median, $115K–$193K typical, 82 postingsCalifornia: middle half $115K–$193K, median $145K
  3. Hawthorne, CA$115K median, $115K–$115K typical, 18 postingsHawthorne, CA: middle half $115K–$115K, median $115K
  4. Colorado$137K median, $113K–$172K typical, 16 postingsColorado: middle half $113K–$172K, median $137K
  5. Washington$135K median, $123K–$190K typical, 13 postingsWashington: middle half $123K–$190K, median $135K
  6. Maryland$136K median, $136K–$170K typical, 12 postingsMaryland: middle half $136K–$170K, median $136K
  7. El Segundo, CA$138K median, $136K–$154K typical, 11 postingsEl Segundo, CA: middle half $136K–$154K, median $138K
  8. Long Beach, CA$165K median, $140K–$201K typical, 10 postingsLong Beach, CA: middle half $140K–$201K, median $165K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Propulsion Engineer make in Costa Mesa, CA?

The median posted base pay for Propulsion Engineer jobs in Costa Mesa, CA is $208K a year, from 14 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Propulsion Engineer pay range in Costa Mesa, CA?

The middle half of postings list $193K–$256K. The top 10% list $295K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $193K or less.

How does Costa Mesa, CA pay compare with all Propulsion Engineer jobs?

The median here is $208K, against $145K across all 215 postings for the role.

How many Propulsion Engineer jobs in Costa Mesa, CA list pay?

14 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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