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True Anomaly · 1 week ago

Staff Propulsion Engineer

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$155K/yr - $215K/yr

10+ years exp

True Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. The Staff Propulsion Development Engineer will be responsible for the design, build, and testing of propulsion systems, serving as a technical expert and mentor within the Propulsion team.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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

Propulsion system designFluid system analysisRocket engine experienceMechanical designProject leadershipPassion for spaceCommunicationTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

10+ 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

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State