Fluids and Propulsion Test Engineer (III-Senior)

The role

You will support the design, planning, and execution of test campaigns for spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems. This involves developing test plans, executing tests, analyzing data, and verifying hardware meets specifications.

What you will do

• Define and lead test strategies for propulsion and fluid system programs
• Author and review propulsion and fluids test documentation
• Analyze complex propulsion and fluid system test data and resolve anomalies
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Oversee test campaigns including proof, leak, functional, and performance testing
• Design, build, commission, and operate propulsion and fluids ground support equipment
• Interface with program leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure compliance with industry, range safety, and military standards

Required 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
• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system test methodologies
• 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

Nice to have

• Master's or higher degree in aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering
• Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB)
• 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

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• HSA/HRA options
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees
• Accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees
• 12 paid holidays
• Parental Leave
• Sick Leave
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Fitness reimbursement
• Dog Fridays
• Equity participation

Before you apply

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts
• To conform to ITAR you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations

About the company

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority by building autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors.