Propulsion/Fluids Production Engineer

True Anomaly; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

True Anomaly in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Propulsion and Fluids Production Engineer to develop and optimize production processes for propulsion and fluid systems. You will coordinate with teams to create designs for spacecraft operations and build capabilities for developmental programs.

An ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, have hands-on experience, and work with propulsion systems. The position offers a competitive salary range between $140,000 and $200,000, along with comprehensive equity and benefits including health, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Years of relevant experience in propulsion or fluid systems engineering for aerospace or defense.
• Hands-on experience with propulsion or fluid system component fabrication and testing.
• Experience working to AS9100 processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support setup and scaling of propulsion and fluid systems manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop work instructions for assembly, integration, and testing.
• Directly support production to ensure efficient build of hardware.
• Generate and resolve non-compliance reports and conduct investigations.
• Oversee calibration of fluid ground support equipment.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with design engineering for manufacturability feedback.

Skills

Propulsion systems engineering

Fluid systems engineering

Manufacturing process optimization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering

Tools

PLM

MES

Job description

Propulsion and Fluids Production Engineer

Long Beach, CA

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 Propulsion / Fluids Production Engineer you will develop, implement, and optimize production processes for propulsion and fluids systems for multiple vehicle 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 fluid 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 processes 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 SCIFs or SAP facilities.

COMPENSATION

• Senior Production Engineer: $140,000‑$200,000

Equity + Benefits includes Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k), Parental Leave.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location: Candidates must be located near Long Beach, CA. Some work must be performed on site.
• Work environment: The work environment may involve temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that affect working conditions.
• Physical demands: Bending, sitting, lifting, and driving.

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

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 let us know.