Propulsion and Fluids Test Engineer

YOUR MISSION 

We are seeking highly motivated Propulsion & Fluids Test Engineers to support the design planning and execution of test campaigns for spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems. You will work closely with propulsion engineers systems engineers and production teams to ensure propulsion and fluid hardware meets performance environmental and mission-critical requirements. In this role you will develop test plans execute propulsion and fluid system tests collect and analyze data disposition anomalies and verify that hardware meets all specifications. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge spacecraft propulsion technologies in a fast-paced mission-driven environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Define and lead test strategies for propulsion and fluid system programs including requirements verification procedure development and execution oversight. 

• Author and review propulsion and fluids test documentation including plans procedures readiness reports and compliance matrices. 

• Analyze complex propulsion and fluid system test data resolve anomalies and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions. 

• Oversee test campaigns spanning propulsion and fluids disciplines including proof testing leak testing functional/performance testing and propellant loading operations ensuring full traceability to system requirements. 

• Design build commission and operate propulsion and fluids ground support equipment in support of testing operations. 

• Interface with program leadership customers and regulatory bodies during design reviews and formal propulsion test events. 

• Ensure compliance with industry range safety and military standards for propulsion and hazardous fluid test planning and reporting. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace mechanical chemical engineering or related technical discipline. 

• Years of relevant experience in propulsion or fluid systems test engineering for aerospace defense or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level. 

• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system test methodologies including proof leak functional and performance testing. 

• Experience performing propulsion or fluid system test campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. 

• Strong background in data analysis systems engineering and failure analysis for propulsion hardware. 

• Excellent communication leadership and technical documentation skills. 

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Master's or higher degree in aerospace mechanical or chemical engineering. 

• Expertise with data acquisition test automation and scripting (LabVIEW Python MATLAB) for propulsion test environments. 

• Hands-on experience with propulsion components including thrusters valves regulators tanks and feed systems. 

• Familiarity with propellant handling hazardous fluid operations and range safety requirements. 

• Experience with test standards such as MIL-STD-810 AIAA propulsion standards or NASA/DoD propulsion test specs. 

• Experience working in classified or secure test environments. 

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

Base Salary: 

• Test Engineer 1: $85000-$105000
• Test Engineer 2:  $100000-$120000
• Test Engineer 3: $125000-$155000
• Senior Test Engineer: $140000-$200000

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— this a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach CA office.
• 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

What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now it's crowded contested and confrontational.  We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms mission software engineered for unmatched command and control and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects.    True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial CO with regional offices in Colorado Springs CO Long Beach CA and Washington D.C.  We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly from any technical industry or background to bring unique talents perspective and solutions. If you embrace complexity lead instead of follow showcase integrity over ego take ownership for outcomes and measure success by impact we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure stable and sustainable space environment for the US its allies and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense we’d love to hear from you.

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