True Anomaly
Fluids and Propulsion Production Engineer (Senior-Staff)
$160K–$215K
Long Beach, CA · Staff · Full-time · Posted Jul 29, 2026
- Experience
- Manufacturing engineering experience commensurate with level of responsibility; no specific number of years stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, or related technical discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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.
About the job
Own production engineering strategy and execution for spacecraft propulsion and fluids hardware, scaling manufacturing processes, teams, and factory capabilities from development through rate production.
What you'll do
- Lead and mentor propulsion and fluids production engineers; manage technical guidance, development, and performance.
- Drive manufacturing strategy, design-for-manufacturability decisions, factory scaling, and production support to meet cost, rate, and quality targets.
- Develop production documentation and continuous improvements; coordinate supplier engagement and oversee equipment calibration and certification.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
- Manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems commensurate with the role’s responsibility.
- Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing experience with propulsion or fluid system components.
- Experience with PLM, CAD, MES, configuration and data management controls and systems, and AS9100 processes and standards.
Nice to have
- Experience designing, manufacturing, assembling, and testing propulsion systems or components, including propellant handling.
- Expertise in a propulsion or fluids manufacturing domain; experience commissioning production equipment or spacecraft qualification testing.
Pay
$160,000-$215,000 USD base salary
Tools
PLM, CAD, MES, AS9100, TVAC
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