Senior Propulsion Performance Analyst: In-Space Engines

True Anomaly, Inc.; Long Beach, Denver (CA, CO); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking a Staff Engine Performance Analyst to support propulsion development. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 12+ years of experience in liquid rocket engine analysis.

Your role will include developing engine modeling and assessing combustion stability, working closely with suppliers to ensure optimal hardware performance. The position offers a competitive salary of $175,000 to $305,000, along with an equity and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in liquid rocket engine or thruster analysis.
• Proven experience with 2-phase fluid modeling in propulsion systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated 1D engine/thruster cycle models.
• Apply first-principles for injector analysis and sizing.
• Perform stability assessments using analytical and numerical methods.

Skills

Engine balance modeling

Injector design and sizing

Combustion stability analysis

CFD tools

Thermal-fluid modeling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ROCETS

Sinda/Fluint

Ansys Fluent

Job description

True Anomaly is seeking a Staff Engine Performance Analyst to support propulsion development. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 12+ years of experience in liquid rocket engine analysis.

Your role will include developing engine modeling and assessing combustion stability, working closely with suppliers to ensure optimal hardware performance. The position offers a competitive salary of $175,000 to $305,000, along with an equity and benefits package.