Propulsion Development Engineer II — Space Test & Build

True Anomaly, Inc.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity + Benefits including Health,  D

PTO and paid holidays

401K, Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. in Centennial, CO is seeking a Propulsion Development Engineer to help build and operate our new propulsion test facility.

You will work with senior engineers on requirements, trade studies, CAD models, and test procedures to enable rapid prototyping and qualification of propulsion hardware. This early-career role offers hands-on experience across design, analysis, and verification in a fast-paced space technology environment, with opportunities for growth and DoD security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in propulsion, fluid systems, test engineering, or mechanical design for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications.
• Basic familiarity with propulsion or fluid system hardware including pressure vessels, valves, fittings, tubing, and instrumentation.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (NX,SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent) and the ability to read and produce engineering drawings.
• Exposure to pressure system design fundamentals including proof, burst, and leak test requirements.
• Proficiency with data analysis and scripting tools (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent).
• Eagerness to learn, take ownership of assigned tasks, and contribute across a wide range of activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and track open actions.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of test stand requirements documentation and requirements traceability matrices under the direction of senior engineers.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of trade studies evaluating facility infrastructure options, GSE configurations, and test stand design alternatives; compile data, build comparison matrices, and contribute to formal trade study reports.
• Research commercially available components, instrumentation systems, and facility equipment; summarize findings and support vendor engagement.
• Help maintain documentation of the test stand configuration as requirements evolve and design decisions are made.
• Support the Senior Development Engineers in the development of CAD models and engineering drawings for test stand structures, fluid system components, and GSE hardware.
• Review vendor and supplier drawings for compliance with design requirements and interface specifications; work redlines and open actions to closure.
• Assist with P&ID development and markup, maintaining revision control and supporting design review preparation.
• Help develop fabrication packages and bill of materials for test stand hardware under senior engineer guidance.
• Perform or support engineering calculations for pressure systems, including flow sizing, pressure drop analysis, proof and burst margin verification, and relief device sizing.
• Support structural analysis activities for test stand hardware, including load estimates and margin checks.
• Assist with requirements verification planning and maintain verification status matrices tracking compliance across facility systems.
• Support development and review of hazard analyses and facility safety documentation.
• Support procurement activities including preparation of purchase requisitions, review of supplier technical proposals, and tracking of long-lead hardware deliveries.
• Assist with oversight of fabricated hardware during build and assembly; document nonconformances and support disposition.
• Participate in installation and commissioning activities at the test facility site, including system walkdowns, installation verification, and acceptance testing.
• Assist with proof pressure testing, leak checks, and functional verification of installed systems; collect and reduce test data.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Engineering documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

True Anomaly, Inc. in Centennial, CO is seeking a Propulsion Development Engineer to help build and operate our new propulsion test facility.

You will work with senior engineers on requirements, trade studies, CAD models, and test procedures to enable rapid prototyping and qualification of propulsion hardware. This early-career role offers hands-on experience across design, analysis, and verification in a fast-paced space technology environment, with opportunities for growth and DoD security