# Engineering Manager, Propulsion Vehicle Subsystem 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; Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $165K to $290K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc/jobs/5253214007?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/true-anomaly-engineering-manager-propulsion-vehicle-subsystem/

## About the role

As Propulsion Vehicle Subsystem Manager at True Anomaly, you will own the strategy and execution of our propulsion systems across our vehicles, and lead the people behind them. You will have the opportunity to build the team that delivers next generation propulsion subsystems to Jackal, Space Based Interceptors, and other future vehicles. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## 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 an engineering team through the development cycle
- Background in space propulsion or fluid system design, analysis, or test
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, track schedule and budget performance, and surface risks proactively
- Proven track record of building cohesive technical teams and developing individual contributors

Tags: Propulsion Engineering

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