Propulsion Development Engineer II

YOUR MISSION

As a Propulsion Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be an integral contributor to the buildout and early operations of our new Denver Front Range propulsion test facility. Working directly alongside our Propulsion Development and Test team, you will support the full arc of facility development — from requirements and trade studies through detailed design, fabrication oversight, installation, and commissioning, operations, and propulsion testing. This is an early-career role with broad exposure: on any given week you may be running analysis to support a trade study, reviewing vendor drawings, supporting a proof pressure test, or helping develop a test procedure. You will grow quickly, work on hardware that matters, and contribute to a propulsion test capability being built from the ground up. 

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related field. 
• 2–5 years of professional experience in propulsion, fluid systems, test engineering, or mechanical design for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications. 
• Basic familiarity with propulsion or fluid system hardware including pressure vessels, valves, fittings, tubing, and instrumentation. 
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent) and the ability to read and produce engineering drawings. 
• Exposure to pressure system design fundamentals including proof, burst, and leak test requirements. 
• Proficiency with data analysis and scripting tools (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent). 
• Eagerness to learn, take ownership of assigned tasks, and contribute across a wide range of activities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and track open actions. 

• Hands-on experience supporting propulsion or fluid system test campaigns including pressure testing, leak checking, or functional testing. 
• Exposure to test stand or test facility hardware, GSE design, or ground support operations. 
• Familiarity with P&ID development and interpretation. 
• Experience with data acquisition systems or test instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, or flow meters. 
• Exposure to hazardous fluid or propellant handling operations. 
• Familiarity with relevant standards: ASME B31.3, MIL-STD, AIAA propulsion test standards, or NASA-STD equivalents. 
• Internship or co-op experience at a propulsion test facility, launch vehicle company, or defense contractor. 
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (Secret or above). 

• Work Location—this role will be fully onsite at either our Centennial, CO office location.
• 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.

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