True Anomaly
Fluids and Propulsion Test Engineer (III-Senior)
$120K–$195K
Long Beach, CA · Senior · Full-time · Posted Apr 30, 2026
- Experience
- Relevant years are not specified; experience should be in line with engineering level.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship is required due to government contracts. For ITAR compliance, applicants 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Plans and leads test campaigns for spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems, analyzing results and verifying hardware meets requirements.
What you'll do
- Develop test strategies, plans, procedures, and readiness documentation; oversee test execution and requirements traceability.
- Lead propulsion and fluid test campaigns, including proof, leak, functional, and performance testing, plus propellant loading operations.
- Analyze test data, investigate anomalies and root causes, and design, commission, and operate ground support equipment.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in propulsion or fluid systems test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems, appropriate to engineering level.
- Knowledge of propulsion and fluid test methodologies and experience conducting test campaigns with multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong data analysis, systems engineering, failure analysis, communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills; U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts.
Nice to have
- Master's or higher degree in aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering; hands-on experience with propulsion components and hazardous fluid operations.
- Experience with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, test standards, classified test environments, or an active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Pay
$120,000-$160,000 USD base salary; $140,000-$195,000 USD base salary
Tools
LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, MIL-STD-810, AIAA propulsion standards, NASA/DoD propulsion test specs
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