Divergent
Principal Propulsion Test Engineer
$168K–$273K
Torrance, California, United States · Principal · Full-time · Posted Jul 20, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
About the job
Architect, build, commission, and operate propulsion test infrastructure and lead engine test campaigns that deliver safe, reliable, high-fidelity performance data.
What you'll do
- Develop and commission test stands, including structural hardware, high-pressure fluid systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, and controls.
- Lead test readiness, system operation, and propulsion test campaigns; analyze results and investigate technical issues with Performance Engineering.
- Automate and improve test operations to increase reliability, data quality, and throughput.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience designing, building, commissioning, and operating complex propulsion or mechanical test systems.
- Strong technical foundation in high-pressure fluid systems, instrumentation, and high-speed data acquisition, including design and integration 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.
- Experience with PLCs, industrial controls, automation, or integrated test control systems.
Pay
$167,724 - $204,995 USD (base salary); $193,708 - $236,744 USD (base salary); $223,741 - $273,458 USD (base salary); $172,179 - $273,458 USD (base salary)
Tools
ASME B31.3, PLCs
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