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Staff Propulsion Analyst, Engine Performance

True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA · On-site

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About True Anomaly

Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority. Backed by Accel and Menlo.

About the role

As a Staff Engine Performance Analyst at True Anomaly, you will be the analytical backbone of our propulsion development program s . You will build high-fidelity models of thruster systems — from propellant feed lines through combustion and nozzle expansion — and work hand-in-hand with thruster designers to optimize hardware before it's ever built. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 12+ years of professional experience in liquid rocket engine or thruster analysis
  • Engine balance and cycle modeling: Demonstrated hands-on experience building and running integrated 1D engine cycle models in ROCETS, Sinda/Fluint, GFSSP, or directly comparable tools
  • Experience with 2-phase fluid modeling in propulsion systems
  • Experience with conjugate heat transfer and regenerative cooling analysis
  • Familiarity with the full thruster development process, from concept trade studies through hardware qualification
More about this role

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

  • Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
  • What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
  • It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

BENEFITS & PERKS *

  • Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
  • Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
  • And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
  • Equity participation: Equity is...

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Propulsion Engineering

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