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True Anomaly · 1 day ago

Modeling & Test Engineer, Re-Entry Vehicle (Ph.D. Entry Level)

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$180K/yr - $245K/yr

True Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a Re-Entry Vehicle Modeling & Test Engineer to support modeling and simulation efforts for re-entry vehicle ground tests, contributing to various analyses under hypersonic conditions.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support modeling and simulation efforts for re-entry vehicle ground tests

Contributing to aerothermal, thermal, and structural analyses under hypersonic conditions

Assist in the planning and execution of ground test campaigns at facilities such as wind tunnels, arc jets, and other high-enthalpy environments

Developing and applying physics-based models to inform test design and predict test outcomes

Providing support during test execution through data monitoring and preliminary assessments

Perform data reduction, analysis, and correlation to compare experimental results with analytical and numerical predictions

Contributing to the design and analysis of re-entry vehicle systems, including aerodynamics, thermal protection systems, and materials behavior in hypersonic environments

Document methodologies, results, and findings in clear technical reports and presentations

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across test, design, and systems engineering

Qualification

Hypersonic flow physicsModelingSimulation toolsExperimental data analysisCFD toolsThermal protection materialsTeam collaborationTechnical communication

Required

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, with a research focus in hypersonics, high-speed aerodynamics, or re-entry physics

Strong foundation in hypersonic flow physics, aerothermal heating, and heat transfer

Hands-on experience (academic or research-based) with modeling and simulation tools for fluid, thermal, or structural analysis

Experience analyzing and interpreting experimental or test data, including uncertainty assessment and model validation

Familiarity with ground test methods relevant to hypersonic or re-entry environments (e.g., wind tunnels, arc jets, plasma facilities)

Ability to communicate technical results clearly in written reports and oral presentations

Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site

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