# Staff Propulsion Analyst, Engine Performance 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 or Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $185K to $280K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-05
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc/jobs/5257371007?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/true-anomaly-staff-propulsion-analyst-engine-performance/

## 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

Tags: Propulsion Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/true-anomaly-staff-propulsion-analyst-engine-performance/