💼 Full-Time Position

Propulsion Engineer III

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AeroVironment
📍 Petaluma, CA, United States
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Location
Petaluma, United States
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

**Worker Type**

Regular

**Job Description**

We are seeking a Propulsion Engineer III to support the integration, validation, and lifecycle management of propulsion systems for our UAV platforms. This role requires a multi-disciplinary person to bridge mechanical, aerospace, and systems engineering to ensure engines (including heavy fuel and gas-powered systems) meet performance, weight, endurance, and environment requirements for Group 3 UAVs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in propulsion system integration, vendor collaboration, and UAV development.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Propulsion System Support
+ Act as technical authority for propulsion systems
+ Help define system requirements, responsible for engine integration and verification methods
+ Collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot performance issues and drive design improvements.
+ Cross-Functional Integration
+ Work with aerodynamics, structural, an...