Senior Propulsion Engineer: Space Vehicle Development

True Anomaly, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 165,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best healthcare coverage

Generous time off and holidays

Lunch provided

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer to design, build, and test propulsion systems for an advanced missile defense platform. You will mentor engineers and lead propulsion initiatives from concept through ground and flight campaigns.

The role requires 6+ years in Launch/Space Vehicles with fluid systems expertise, and strong collaboration across mechanical, thermal, and avionics teams. On-site positions in the U.S. and ITAR compliance apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6+ years of professional experience in Launch or Space Vehicles.
• Experience with stage systems, rocket engines, flight valves, and/or fluid system architecture and analysis.
• Propulsion test experience including hot-fire or pressure testing and vehicle-level checkouts.
• Fluid system design and analysis including pressurization sizing, water hammer, pressure budgets, FMECAs, and FDIR.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for the space industry.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, and optimization of propulsion systems for satellites.
• Work propulsion and subsystems from concept to flight.
• Review models and drawings from top to parts as needed.
• Collaborate with structural, mechanical, thermal, and avionics teams to validate designs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for manufacturability and performance.
• Present content to internal and external customers.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Passion for space industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer to design, build, and test propulsion systems for an advanced missile defense platform. You will mentor engineers and lead propulsion initiatives from concept through ground and flight campaigns.

The role requires 6+ years in Launch/Space Vehicles with fluid systems expertise, and strong collaboration across mechanical, thermal, and avionics teams. On-site positions in the U.S. and ITAR compliance apply.