True Anomaly · 1 month ago
Senior Propulsion Engineer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $170K/yr
6+ years expTrue Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, build, and testing of propulsion systems for spacecraft, while also providing mentorship to other engineers in the team.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the design, analysis, and optimization of propulsion systems and components for advanced satellites, ensuring they meet performance and reliability requirements
Work propulsion and other spacecraft subsystems from concept to flight
Review models and drawings from top level down to piece parts as needed
Work collaboratively with structural, mechanical, thermal, and avionics teams to validate designs and ensure compliance with mission requirements
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency, manufacturability, and system performance
Present content to internal and external customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
6+ years of professional experience in Launch or Space Vehicles
Demonstrated experience with stage systems, rocket engines, flight valves, and/or detailed fluid system architecture and analysis
Propulsion test experience including hot-fire or pressure testing, vehicle-level propulsion checkouts, and propellant loading
Fluid system design and analysis including pressurization system sizing, water hammer analysis, pressure budgets, FMECAs, and FDIR architecture
Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Passion for the space industry
Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
Work Location—while we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. On an average week, you can expect to spend at least 4 days per week in office at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO
Travel—employees can expect to travel up to 20% to our Long Beach factory and to vendor sites
Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job
Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
5+ years professional experience in development and production of space systems
2+ years project leadership experience
Valve and/or propellant tank design, analysis, and manufacturing experience
Experience in or exposure to mechanical design for propulsion systems, mechanisms, and/or optical payloads
Track record of innovative problem-solving in complex mechanical designs
Experience working in a startup or similarly dynamic and fast-paced environment
Familiarity with full vehicle lifecycle from concept through production
Benefits
Equity
Health
Dental
Vision
HRA/HSA options
PTO and paid holidays
401K
Parental Leave
Company
True Anomaly
True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$418.02MKey Investors
AccelStifel BankRiot Ventures
2025-04-30Series C· $260M
2025-04-30Debt Financing
2023-12-12Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
Mark Seidel
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Di Pentino
Chief Strategy Officer
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