Fluids & Propulsion Technician (I-III)

True Anomaly, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

401K matching

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Fluids and Propulsion Technician near Long Beach, CA. You will assemble, integrate, and test propulsion systems, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to progress from early development to flight readiness and ramp.

The role may be leveled from Technician I to Technician III based on experience and proficiency. You will handle assembly of thrusters, tanks, valves, manifolds, and fluid lines, read engineering drawings, and operate

Qualifications

• Technical degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent training in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, welding, or related field.
• Experience assembling, integrating, and testing aerospace fluids, propulsion, pressure, or high-reliability systems.
• Experience building and integrating fluids panels and tray assemblies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, process sheets, and work instructions.
• Experience with tubing, fittings, valves, manifolds, pressure systems, or related hardware.
• Experience in ESD-sensitive, FOD-critical, or cleanroom environments.
• Ability to use hand tools, torque tools, precision measurement equipment, and specialized assembly/test equipment.
• Ability to work autonomously and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Fluids and Propulsion Assembly: Build, install, and test propulsion hardware using drawings and docs.
• Component Preparation and Handling: Clean, preserve, and handle components with precision.
• System Integration: Work with engineering and quality teams on checkouts and testing.
• Testing and Validation: Conduct tests, set up test hardware, record data.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow hazmat, pressurized systems, and cleanroom protocols.
• Continuous Improvement: Support process improvements and mentor others.

Skills

Fluids & propulsion

Reading drawings

Cleanroom experience

Test equipment operation

Hand tools & measurement

Autonomous & teamwork

Education

Technical degree or equivalent training in aerospace/mechanical/manufacturing

Tools

Torque tools

Precision measurement equipment

Test equipment

ESD-protective equipment

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

As a Fluids and Propulsion Technician, you will play a vital role in the assembly, integration, and testing of propulsion systems. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to bring innovative propulsion systems from early development through flight readiness and production ramp. This role may be leveled from Technician I to Technician III based on experience, skills, and demonstrated proficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fluids and Propulsion Assembly: Build, install, and test fluids and propulsion hardware— including thrusters, tanks, valves, manifolds, fluid lines, panels, trays, and harnessing—using engineering drawings, work instructions, an process documentation. Bend, flare, fit, route, and clean tubes to meet required standards. Disassemble and assemble valves and other propulsion components.

Component Preparation and Handling: Prepare, clean, preserve, and handle fluid and pressure-system components with precision. Operate and maintain cleaning, purge, pressure, and test equipment while ensuring safety, cleanliness, and traceability.

System Integration: Work alongside engineering and quality teams to integrate fluids and propulsion components and subsystems. Support checkouts, inspections, troubleshooting, nonconformance resolution, and functional testing.

Testing and Validation: Conduct and support fluids and propulsion tests, including proof, leak, pressure, flow, functional, and qualification testing. Set up test hardware and equipment, follow test procedures, and accurately record test data.

Safety and Compliance: Follow protocols for hazardous materials, pressurized systems, FOD prevention, ESD control, cleanroom operations, and other applicable safety and quality requirements.

Continuous Improvement: Support improvements to assembly processes, tooling, work instructions, and manufacturing methods. Provide guidance and technical support to less experienced technicians as appropriate for level.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent training in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, welding, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in the assembly, integration, and testing of aerospace fluids, propulsion, pressure, or high-reliability systems.
• Experience building and integrating fluids panels and tray assemblies.
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings, schematics, process sheets, and work instructions.
• Experience with tubing, fittings, valves, manifolds, pressure systems, or related hardware.
• Experience working in ESD-sensitive, FOD-critical, and cleanroom environments.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, torque tools, precision measurement equipment, and specialized assembly or test equipment.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in and around constrained or confined spaces.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately document completed work and test results.

LEVELING GUIDANCE

Technician I: Develops proficiency in fluids and propulsion assembly, component preparation, documentation, and testing while working under regular guidance. Typically has 0–1 years of relevant experience or equivalent technical training.

Technician II: Independently performs a broad range of assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and test activities. Typically has 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Technician III: Performs complex assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and testing with limited supervision. Serves as a technical resource for other technicians and supports process development, qualification testing, and production ramp. Typically has 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Aerospace welding and brazing
• Orbital tube welding
• Tube bending, flaring, swaging, and precision fitting
• Experience with leak, proof, pressure, flow, or functional testing
• Experience with hazardous fluids, high-pressure gas, cryogenic, or vacuum systems
• Experience supporting spacecraft integration, qualification testing, or production operations
• Relevant welding, brazing, cleanroom, hazardous materials, or pressure-system

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

BASE SALARY

• Technician I : $26.50-$36/hr
• Technician II: $31.50-$41.50/hr
• Technician III: $36-$50.50/hr
• 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‑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
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

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.