# Engineering Manager, Propulsion Development and Test at True Anomaly

- Company: True Anomaly
- What the company does: Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority. Backed by Accel and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.trueanomaly.space/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Denver, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-20
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc/jobs/5217822007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/true-anomaly-engineering-manager-propulsion-development-and-test/

## About the role

As Propulsion Development and Test Manager at True Anomaly, you will own the strategy, execution, and lead the people behind our propulsion development program. You will have the opportunity to build from the ground up. You will directly lead a team of propulsion development engineers responsible for defining our development requirements and completing trades on design options, maturing our propulsion capabilities and executing propulsion development test campaigns across our True Anomaly’s propulsion portfolio.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
- 10+ years of professional experience in propulsion and fluid systems engineering for aerospace, launch vehicle, or defense applications, with at least 3 years in a direct people management or influential leadership role
- Demonstrated experience leading a team through the development and execution of propulsion test campaigns, including hot-fire, cold-flow, and pressure testing
- Hands-on background in propulsion or fluid system design, analysis, or test
- Experience with hypergolic propellant systems, hazardous fluid operations, or high-pressure propulsion ground systems, including familiarity with applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, track schedule and budget performance, and surface risks proactively

Tags: Propulsion Engineering