Propulsion Systems Manager, Space Vehicle Programs

True Anomaly, Inc.; Denver, Long Beach (CO, CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

PTO & holidays

401(k)

Parental Leave

Dog Fridays

Equity

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. in Centennial, CO, seeks a Propulsion Vehicle Subsystem Manager to own the strategy and execution of propulsion subsystems across our vehicles.

You will lead a team of propulsion engineers and REs, selecting components, designing subsystems, managing interfaces, and coordinating with suppliers to deliver propulsion systems on aggressive schedules. This hands-on leadership role combines technical decision-making with people development, requiring exceptional communication and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of propulsion and fluid systems engineering experience in aerospace/defense with at least 3 years in a direct leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, hire, and develop a team of propulsion engineers capable of writing requirements, designing, analyzing, testing, and delivering propulsion systems on aggressive schedules.
• Work with Propulsion Leads to manage technical, cost, and schedule performance of each vehicle's propulsion system.
• Set expectations, give feedback, conduct performance reviews, and create development plans to grow team members' skills.
• Foster a culture of technical rigor, safety, accountability, and ownership.
• Define processes and build tools to enable faster delivery of high-quality products.
• Resolve blockers, resource conflicts, and cross-functional issues affecting the team.
• Mentor propulsion leads balancing technical, cost, and schedule demands across programs.
• Oversee supplier relationships to ensure timely, capable delivery of components.
• Review designs, analyses, and work plans for flight hardware; ensure safety.

Skills

Propulsion engineering

Leadership

Team management

Project planning

Education

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

Job description

True Anomaly, Inc. in Centennial, CO, seeks a Propulsion Vehicle Subsystem Manager to own the strategy and execution of propulsion subsystems across our vehicles.

You will lead a team of propulsion engineers and REs, selecting components, designing subsystems, managing interfaces, and coordinating with suppliers to deliver propulsion systems on aggressive schedules. This hands-on leadership role combines technical decision-making with people development, requiring exceptional communication and a