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Salary: USD 185,000 - 280,000 / annual
True Anomaly is building autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors to secure the space environment and counter threats. As a Staff Propulsion Engineer, you will lead the design, build, and test of multiple propulsion systems including flight systems and ground test campaigns. You will serve as a technical expert for the Propulsion team, providing knowledge and mentorship to other engineers while shaping the development of next-generation vehicles.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the design, analysis, and optimization of propulsion systems and components for advanced satellites, ensuring they meet performance and reliability requirements
- Work propulsion and other spacecraft subsystems from concept to flight
- Review models and drawings from top level down to piece parts as needed
- Work collaboratively with structural, mechanical, thermal, and avionics teams to validate designs and ensure compliance with mission requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency, manufacturability, and system performance
- Present content to internal and external customers
This is a fully onsite role at either the Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA office. Candidates must be based in or able to commute daily. For exceptionally qualified candidates living outside reasonable commuting distance, remote work within the U.S. may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to business needs and approval. Remote employees are expected to travel to a primary office approximately once per month. Employees can expect to travel up to 20% to the Long Beach factory and vendor sites.
The company offers best-in-class healthcare (100% company-paid medical, dental, vision for you and dependents), flexible time off for exempt employees, accrued PTO up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, 12 paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k), fitness reimbursement, equity participation, and daily catered lunch with unlimited snacks for in-office employees.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 10+ years of professional experience in Launch or Space Vehicles
- Demonstrated experience with stage systems, rocket engines, flight valves, and/or detailed fluid system architecture and analysis
- Propulsion test experience including hot-fire or pressure testing, vehicle-level propulsion checkouts, and propellant loading
- Fluid system design and analysis including pressurization system sizing, water hammer analysis, pressure budgets, FMECAs, and FDIR architecture
- Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for the space industry
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from U.S. Department of State (ITAR compliance)
PREFERRED:
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 10+ years professional experience in development and production of space systems
- 5+ years project leadership experience
- Valve and/or propellant tank design, analysis, and manufacturing experience
- Experience in or exposure to mechanical design for propulsion systems, mechanisms, and/or optical payloads
- Track record of innovative problem-solving in complex mechanical designs
- Experience working in a startup or similarly dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with full vehicle lifecycle from concept through production
