True Anomaly
Staff Propulsion Engineer
$185K–$280K
Denver, CO +2 · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Location
- Denver, CO
Long Beach, CA
Denver, CO - Experience
- 10+ years of professional experience in Launch or Space Vehicles; preferred: 10+ years in development and production of space systems and 5+ years of project leadership experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; preferred: Master’s degree in Mechanical 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. Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance.
About the job
Designs, builds, tests, and optimizes spacecraft propulsion systems, while providing technical expertise and mentorship to the Propulsion team.
What you'll do
- Support design, analysis, and optimization of propulsion systems and components, from concept through flight.
- Review models and drawings and collaborate with structural, mechanical, thermal, and avionics teams to validate designs.
- Contribute to design improvements and present technical content to internal and external customers.
What they ask for
- 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.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5+ years of project leadership experience.
Pay
$185,000-$280,000 USD base salary
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