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Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 6 open job postings for Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer roles at 1 company, updated Oct 15, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer: postings by posted pay6 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $100K to $230K. Median $172K; middle half $140K–$221K.Median $172K$100K$230K

Postings per pay band: $100K–$110K: 1; $110K–$120K: 0; $120K–$130K: 0; $130K–$140K: 1; $140K–$150K: 0; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 2; $180K–$190K: 0; $190K–$200K: 0; $200K–$210K: 0; $210K–$220K: 0; $220K–$230K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Senior$172K median · $172K–$221K typical · 4 postingsSenior: middle half $172K–$221K, median $172K

Companies hiring

  1. Rocket Lab$172K median · $140K–$221K typical · 6 postingsRocket Lab: middle half $140K–$221K, median $172K

Top-paying companies

  1. Rocket Lab · $172K median · 6 postings

By location

  1. United States$172K median · $140K–$221K typical · 6 postingsUnited States: middle half $140K–$221K, median $172K
  2. California$172K median · $140K–$221K typical · 6 postingsCalifornia: middle half $140K–$221K, median $172K
  3. Long Beach, CA$172K median · $140K–$221K typical · 6 postingsLong Beach, CA: middle half $140K–$221K, median $172K

Newest Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer postings

  1. Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer IRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $89K–$125K/yr · Posted Sep 11, 2026Apply
  2. Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I - Secret ClearanceRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $135K–$208K/yr · Posted Sep 1, 2026Apply
  3. Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II - Secret ClearanceRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $165K–$277K/yr · Posted Sep 1, 2026Apply
  4. Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer IIRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $165K–$277K/yr · Posted Sep 1, 2026Apply
  5. Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer IIRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $111K–$168K/yr · Posted Sep 1, 2026Apply
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Questions and answers

How much does a Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer jobs is $172K a year, from 6 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $140K–$221K. The top 10% list $221K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $107K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Rocket Lab ($172K).

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