YOUR MISSION

As a Staff Propulsion Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for design, build, and test of multiple propulsion systems including flight systems and ground test campaigns in the development of our spacecraft. You will be a technical expert for the Propulsion team providing knowledge and mentorship to other engineers. This is an opportunity to design and develop our next generation vehicles, shaping the future of space exploration from the ground up. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, analysis, and optimization of propulsion systems and components for advanced satellites, ensuring they meet performance and reliability requirements. 
• Work propulsion and other spacecraft subsystems from concept to flight.  
• Review models and drawings from top level down to piece parts as needed.  
• Work collaboratively with structural, mechanical, thermal, and avionics teams to validate designs and ensure compliance with mission requirements. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency, manufacturability, and system performance. 
• Present content to internal and external customers.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.  
• Fluid system design and analysis including pressurization system sizing, water hammer analysis, pressure budgets, FMECAs, and FDIR architecture.  
• Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Passion for the space industry. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. 
• 10+ years professional experience in development and production of space systems. 
• 5+ years project leadership experience.  
• Valve and/or propellant tank design, analysis, and manufacturing experience.  
• Experience in or exposure to mechanical design for propulsion systems, mechanisms, and/or optical payloads. 
• Track record of innovative problem-solving in complex mechanical designs. 
• Experience working in a startup or similarly dynamic and fast-paced environment. 
• Familiarity with full vehicle lifecycle from concept through production. 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $155,000-$260,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 
• Work Location— This is a fully onsite role. Candidates must be based in or able to commute to our Denver office daily.
• Travel—employees can expect to travel up to 20% to our Long Beach factory and to vendor sites.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

YOUR MISSION

As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for design, build, and test of multiple propulsion systems including flight systems and ground test campaigns in the development of our missile defense system. You will be a technical expert for the Propulsion team providing knowledge and mentorship to other engineers. This is an opportunity to design and develop our next generation vehicles, shaping the future of space exploration from the ground up. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, analysis, and optimization of propulsion systems and components for advanced satellites, ensuring they meet performance and reliability requirements. 
• Work propulsion and other spacecraft subsystems from concept to flight.  
• Review models and drawings from top level down to piece parts as needed.  
• Work collaboratively with structural, mechanical, thermal, and avionics teams to validate designs and ensure compliance with mission requirements. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency, manufacturability, and system performance. 
• Present content to internal and external customers.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. 
• 6+ 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.  
• Fluid system design and analysis including pressurization system sizing, water hammer analysis, pressure budgets, FMECAs, and FDIR architecture.  
• Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Passion for the space industry. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. 
• 5+ years professional experience in development and production of space systems. 
• 2+ years project leadership experience.  
• Valve and/or propellant tank design, analysis, and manufacturing experience.  
• Experience in or exposure to mechanical design for propulsion systems, mechanisms, and/or optical payloads. 
• Track record of innovative problem-solving in complex mechanical designs. 
• Experience working in a startup or similarly dynamic and fast-paced environment. 
• Familiarity with full vehicle lifecycle from concept through production. 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $130,000-$210,000 
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 
• Work Location—while we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. On an average week, you can expect to spend at least 4 days per week in office at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO. 
• Travel—employees can expect to travel up to 20% to our Long Beach factory and to vendor sites.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

YOUR MISSION

As Director of Propulsion Engineering at True Anomaly, you will lead the strategy, development, and delivery of next-generation propulsion systems across our spacecraft and missile defense portfolio. You will own the technical vision for propulsion from early concepts through flight while coordinating the future of our propulsion testing strategy. You will also drive the adoption of advanced manufacturing methods, including metal additive manufacturing, to accelerate development timelines and unlock novel design solutions. This is a high-impact leadership role that sits at the intersection of deep propulsion expertise, rigorous test operations, and cutting-edge manufacturing innovation. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership & Propulsion System Development 

• Define and own the propulsion technology roadmap across True Anomaly's spacecraft and defense platforms, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, cost, and schedule requirements. 
• Drive system-level requirements development, decomposition, and traceability from vehicle-level requirements down to component and subsystem specifications. 
• Drive make/buy analysis and cost/risk/performance trades for propulsion components including engines, valves, tanks, and fluid systems. 
• Collaborate on the design, development, test and deployment of the fluid systems that are integral to our propulsion systems. 
• Champion the integration of metal additive manufacturing (AM) methods into propulsion hardware development — evaluating AM applicability, qualifying printed components, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to mature AM processes for flight use. 
• Ensure propulsion designs are robust and reliable across the space operating environment. 

Test Facility Oversight 

• Provide strategic oversight of True Anomaly's propulsion testing efforts, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective execution of hot-fire, cold-flow, and pressure test campaigns. 
• Own the test facility roadmap — identifying capability gaps, leading infrastructure investments, and scaling test operations to support our accelerating development efforts. 
• Oversee the development of propellant loading capabilities, vehicle-level propulsion checkouts, and anomaly investigation and resolution during test campaigns. 
• Drive a culture of test rigor and data-driven decision-making within the propulsion organization. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner closely with structures, thermal, avionics, GNC, and systems engineering teams to ensure propulsion systems integrate seamlessly at the vehicle level. 
• Serve as the primary propulsion point of contact in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and communicate propulsion status, risks, and recommendations clearly to program leadership and customers. 
• Interface with government customers, external partners, and suppliers to define requirements, manage deliverables, and resolve technical issues. 
• Present propulsion strategy, technical status, and test results to internal leadership and external stakeholders. 

Team Building & Management 

• Build, lead, and scale a high-performing team of propulsion engineers with expertise spanning fluid systems, combustion, structural analysis, test operations, and advanced manufacturing. 
• Develop and execute a staffing and organizational growth plan aligned with program timelines; partner with Talent Acquisition to attract top propulsion talent. 
• Establish a strong engineering culture grounded in technical rigor, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
• Mentor senior engineers and define clear technical career paths within the propulsion organization. 
• Define team processes, tools, and standards for design, documentation, analysis, and test. 

Program Execution 

• Own propulsion deliverables against program schedules, budgets, and technical performance metrics. 
• Proactively identify technical risks and drive mitigation strategies; communicate status and critical issues clearly to the VP of Space Vehicle Engineering and program leadership. 
• Support spacecraft integration and test campaigns including I&T planning, anomaly investigation, and resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of professional experience in spacecraft, launch vehicle, or advanced defense propulsion systems, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or people management role. 
• Demonstrated experience leading propulsion systems development across the full lifecycle — from concept and design through integration, test, and flight operations. 
• Deep expertise in fluid system design and analysis including rocket engines, flight valves, propellant tanks and pressurization systems. 
• Extensive propulsion test experience including hot-fire and pressure testing, vehicle-level propulsion checkouts, propellant loading, and test facility operations and safety management. 
• Proven track record of building, scaling, and leading high-performing propulsion engineering teams. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex technical content to senior leadership and external customers. 
• Passion for the space and defense industry and a drive to push the boundaries of what's possible. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience with metal additive manufacturing for propulsion applications, including design for AM, process qualification, and flight certification of printed components. 
• Experience with valve and/or propellant tank design, analysis, and manufacturing. 
• Familiarity with or direct experience overseeing a propulsion test facility, including infrastructure planning and safety program management. 
• Background in DoD space or missile defense propulsion programs. 
• Experience scaling a propulsion or aerospace engineering organization during a high-growth or startup phase. 
• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. 
• Familiarity with relevant standards: MIL-STD, AIAA propulsion standards, NASA-STD, or equivalent. 
• Active DoD security clearance (Secret or above), or the ability to obtain one. 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $190,000-$320,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance. 
• Work Location—Primarily onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO, with regular travel (up to 20%) to our Long Beach, CA factory and vendor/test sites.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

As a Propulsion Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for design, build, and test of multiple propulsion systems including flight systems and ground test campaigns in the development of our Jackal and Space Based Interceptors. You will collaborate with Propulsion and other subsystem teams. This is an opportunity to design and develop our next generation vehicles, shaping the future of space capabilities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, analyze, and optimize propulsion systems and components for advanced satellites and interceptors,
• Mature these systems from concept to flight, ensuring they meet performance and reliability requirements. 
• Develop, review and release models and engineering drawings, P&ID, equipment lists  
• Work collaboratively with structural, mechanical, thermal, and avionics teams to manage interfaces, validate designs and ensure compliance with vehicle requirements. 
• Shape the process.  Brainstorm solutions, work continuous improvement initiatives, help streamline processes, help the team deliver high quality products and avoid low value add tasks.  
• Own your area of responsibility.  Become a technical expert, know how your part works with the larger system, identify risks, and present products to internal and external customers.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering 
• 2+ years of professional experience (for level 2)
• 5+ years of professional experience (for level 3)
• Demonstrated experience with propulsion hardware; rocket engines, thrusters, valves, pumps, tanks, orifices, etc.
• Propulsion test experience; hot-fire testing, cold flow, vehicle-level propulsion checkouts, and propellant loading.  
• Fluid system design and analysis including pressurization system sizing, water hammer analysis, pressure budgets, FMECAs, and FDIR architecture.  
• Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interface effectively with suppliers and customers. 
• Passion for the space industry. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (advanced degrees count toward years of experience ) 
• Direct experience in development and production Launch or Space Vehicles. 
• Project leadership experience  
• Valve, propellant tank, thruster, engine design, analysis, and manufacturing experience.  
• Mechanical design of primary/secondary structure and mechanisms on spacecraft, ground support and test equipment 
• Track record of innovative problem-solving in complex mechanical designs. 
• Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 
• Familiarity with full vehicle lifecycle from concept through production.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $95,000 - $165,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA. 
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite