# Lead Propulsion Engineer at Wardstone

- Company: Wardstone (YC F25)
- What the company does: The Modular Interceptor Platform. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.wardstone.us
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: El Segundo, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $180K to $240K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-29
- Apply by: 2026-12-13
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/wardstone/jobs/iVdJ732-lead-propulsion-engineer?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/wardstone-lead-propulsion-engineer/

## About the role

You will own propulsion for our first two interceptor platforms. This includes: the solid rocket motor that gets it to the target, and the divert and attitude control system (DACS) that lets it maneuver for the intercept. You’ll lead a team of >6 propulsion engineers. You’ll report to the CTO. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field. M.S. preferred
- 8+ years of propulsion development experience, including hardware that reached static fire or flight
- Experience leading engineers or owning a major propulsion system from design through test
- Hands-on solid rocket motor development experience
- Experience with, or strong working knowledge of, fast-response thruster systems such as DACS or reaction control systems
- Strong grasp of internal ballistics, combustion, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and pressure system design

Tags: Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/wardstone-lead-propulsion-engineer/