Fluids and Propulsion Production Engineer

Menlo Ventures; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

HRA/HSA

PTO

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly is revolutionizing spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems. We are seeking a Fluids and Propulsion Production Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize production processes for propulsion and fluids systems across multiple vehicle types.

You will coordinate with engineers, technicians, and others to bring optimized designs into flight‑ready reality. This role is hands‑on, on the shop floor, and requires collaboration to achieve reliable, scalable manufacturing near Long Beach, CA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in propulsion or fluid systems engineering for aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability systems.
• Experience with PLM, MES and data management controls and systems.
• Experience with AS9100 processes and standards.
• Hands‑on propulsion or fluid system fabrication, assembly, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Support setup and scaling of propulsion and fluid systems manufacturing for developmental programs and rate production.
• Develop work instructions for assembly, integration, and test of propulsion subsystems, fluids subsystems, ground support equipment, and related tooling.
• Directly support production on the floor to ensure efficient build of propulsion and fluid system hardware, addressing bottlenecks and troubleshooting.
• Generate and resolve non‑compliance reports for propulsion and fluid system hardware, conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee calibration and certification of fluid ground support equipment relevant to propulsion and other fluids subsystems.
• Drive process improvements and corrective actions to increase the efficiency and reliability of propulsion and fluid system hardware manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design engineering to provide manufacturability feedback and contribute to technical documentation, including drawings, process flows, and test specifications.

Skills

Aerospace propulsion

Fluid systems

Hands-on fabrication

Manufacturing process

Problem solving

AS9100 compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering

Tools

PLM

MES

Configuration & data management

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset.We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands‑on engineering and advancing new technologies in space propulsion and fluid systems. As a Fluids and Propulsion Production Engineer you will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and optimize the production processes for propulsion and fluids systems for multiple vehicles types at True Anomaly. You will directly coordinate with engineers, technicians, and others to create optimized designs and bring them into reality to fly and operate in space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the setup and scaling of spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems manufacturing capabilities for developmental programs and rate production.
• Develop work instructions for the assembly, integration, and test of propulsion subsystems, fluids subsystems, ground support equipment, and related tooling.
• Directly support production on the floor to ensure efficient build of propulsion and fluid system hardware, addressing bottlenecks and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
• Generate and resolve non‑compliance reports for propulsion and fluid system hardware, conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee calibration and certification of fluid ground support equipment relevant to propulsion and other fluids subsystems.
• Drive process improvements and corrective actions to increase the efficiency and reliability of propulsion and fluid system hardware manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design engineering to provide manufacturability feedback and contribute to technical documentation, including drawings, process flows, and test specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Years of relevant experience in propulsion or fluid systems engineering for aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability systems in line with engineering level.
• Experience with PLM, MES, configuration and data management controls and systems.
• Experience working to AS9100 process and standards.
• Hands‑on experience with propulsion or fluid system component fabrication, assembly, and testing.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion components (e.g., thrusters, valves, tanks, feed systems, environmental control units).
• Direct experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle integration, with an emphasis on fluid and propellant systems.
• Background in spacecraft or propulsion system environmental or qualification testing.
• Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIF’s or SAP facilities.

COMPENSATION

Base Salary:

• Production Engineer 1: $85,000-$105,000
• Production Engineer 2: $100,000-$120,000
• Production Engineer 3: $125,000-$155,000

Equity + Benefits

including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location— Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment— the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person’s working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands— the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.