Propulsion Engineer — Own Flight-Ready Spacecraft Systems

Approach Venture in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and integration of advanced spacecraft propulsion systems from concept through flight hardware. You will perform system analyses, develop layouts, create drawings, and guide testing across cryogenic and thermal systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced startup environment.

This is a hands-on role with ownership across the full development lifecycle, requiring