Senior Combustion Devices Design Engineer Propulsion Expert

trueanomalyinc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible time off

Lunch provided

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks a Senior Combustion Devices Design Engineer to own the full lifecycle of propulsion hardware, from architecture trades through flight delivery. You will be the subject-matter expert on injectors, regen cooling, and high-temperature materials, applying advanced manufacturing methods and design tools.

You will design and develop the next generation of in-space propulsion systems, work with suppliers on hot-fire data, and mentor engineers to scale the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8+ years of professional experience in liquid rocket engine or thruster development.
• Hands-on combustion device design experience (injectors, chambers, regen nozzles).
• Regenerative cooling design and thermal margin analysis.
• Experience with CEA to predict propellant performance and nozzle expansion.
• Familiarity with acoustic instability modes and suppression features.
• Experience with high-temperature alloys (e.g., Inconel) and additive manufacturing.
• CAD proficiency and GD&T compliant drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead combustion device design from concept to flight qualification.
• Develop regeneration cooling circuits and perform thermal/structural analyses.
• Use CEA and other tools to guide design and performance.
• Champion additive manufacturing for propulsion hardware.
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners on test data and improvements.
• Define thruster architecture and support build campaigns.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop analysis templates and checklists.
• Review CAD models and drawings to GD&T standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Regenerative cooling

Additive manufacturing

CAD / GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

NASA CEA

Job description

True Anomaly seeks a Senior Combustion Devices Design Engineer to own the full lifecycle of propulsion hardware, from architecture trades through flight delivery. You will be the subject-matter expert on injectors, regen cooling, and high-temperature materials, applying advanced manufacturing methods and design tools.

You will design and develop the next generation of in-space propulsion systems, work with suppliers on hot-fire data, and mentor engineers to scale the team.