True Anomaly
Propulsion Engineer (II - III)
$100K–$190K
Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Apr 28, 2026
- Location
- Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
Denver, CO - Experience
- 2+ years of professional experience for level 2; 5+ years for level 3. Advanced degrees count toward years of experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR.
About the job
Designs, builds, analyzes, and tests propulsion systems for spacecraft and space-based interceptors, advancing them from concept to flight.
What you'll do
- Design, analyze, and optimize propulsion systems and components; develop models, drawings, P&IDs, and equipment lists.
- Mature propulsion systems through testing and flight, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with vehicle requirements.
- Coordinate with other engineering teams, manage interfaces and risks, and present work to internal and external customers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Demonstrated experience with propulsion hardware and propulsion testing.
- Fluid system design and analysis experience, including pressurization sizing, water hammer analysis, pressure budgets, FMECAs, and FDIR architecture.
- Ability to work across engineering disciplines and communicate effectively with suppliers and customers.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering; advanced degrees count toward years of experience.
- Experience developing or producing launch or space vehicles, or leading projects.
Pay
$100,000 - $190,000 USD base salary
Tools
P&ID, FMECAs, FDIR
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