Senior Propulsion Engineer
GITAI · Los Angeles, California, United States
Posted 21 days ago · $150,000 – $200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days GITAI's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of GITAI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GITAI
- high 10 stale, 3 reposted of 21 open
- Hiring momentum
- 22 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GITAI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GITAI.
About this role
As a Senior Propulsion Engineer at GITAI, you will lead the development of solid rocket motors, overseeing the entire process from propellant formulation to hot-fire testing. Your role involves making technical decisions, conducting experiments, and iterating designs based on test results to enhance motor performance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the successful execution of propulsion systems for national security missions.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GITAI as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in solid rocket propulsion, energetic materials, combustion, or closely related hardware development
- Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end solid rocket motor development across propellant formulation, motor build, hot-fire testing, data analysis, and design iteration
- Strong understanding of solid propellant combustion, internal ballistics, and motor performance
- Demonstrated ability to make independent engineering decisions and drive rapid build-test-learn cycles
- U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of the national security programs this role may support and the potential need to access classified information
What you get
- Health Insurance – Platinum medical plan with 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; 90% for dependents
- 401(k) Plan – Company match up to 3.5%, with traditional and Roth options
- Equity – Stock option eligibility depending on role
- Relocation Support – Available for qualifying positions
- Time Off – 11 paid holidays per year, 12 days of paid vacation per year, and paid sick leave (in accordance with applicable law)
- Office Perks – Free snacks and drinks, plus regular team events
Worth weighing
- Onsite work required in Torrance, CA with expected travel to test sites
- Role involves working in a rapidly evolving environment with changing requirements and ambiguous technical problems
- No visa sponsorship available for this position
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Listed by GITAI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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