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Staff Propulsion Test Engineer

Divergent · Torrance, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
65 days
Divergent's roles stay open a median of 65 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
81% of Divergent's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Divergent
high
66 stale, 2 reposted of 88 open
Hiring momentum
106 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

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About this role

The Staff Propulsion Test Engineer will be responsible for architecting, building, and operating propulsion test infrastructure for turbo machinery and jet engines. This hands-on role involves designing mechanical structures, integrating high-pressure fluid systems, implementing instrumentation, and leading test campaigns. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to ensure safe and efficient testing while continuously improving test operations.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • Demonstrated experience designing, building, commissioning, and operating complex propulsion or mechanical test systems
  • Excellent ability to collaborate with technical and functional teams prior to and during test events
  • Strong technical foundation in high-pressure fluid systems, instrumentation, and high-speed data acquisition, including pressure system design, sensor integration, signal conditioning, and development of reliable, high-fidelity test data systems in accordance with ASME B31.3 or equivalent engineering standards
  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls

Nice to have

  • Direct experience testing turbo machinery, gas turbines, or jet engines
  • Strong understanding of propulsion test planning, test execution, data acquisition, and performance analysis
  • Experience with advanced sensing technologies, including fiber optic instrumentation
  • Experience with PLCs, industrial controls, automation, or integrated test control systems
  • Familiarity with vibration, NVH, and propulsion performance characterization

What you get

  • Holistic Compensation Package including a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown
  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with HMO and Premium PPO options
  • Company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
  • Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives

Worth weighing

  • Onsite position may limit flexibility
  • Regular exposure to high-pressure fluid systems and active propulsion testing may require strict adherence to safety protocols

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Listed by Divergent on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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