# Staff Propulsion Engineer 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: $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/5257664007?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/true-anomaly-staff-propulsion-engineer/

## About the role

As a Staff Propulsion Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for design, build, and test of multiple propulsion systems including flight systems and ground test campaigns in the development of our spacecraft. You will be a technical expert for the Propulsion team providing knowledge and mentorship to other engineers. This is an opportunity to design and develop our next generation vehicles, shaping the future of space exploration from the ground up. 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
- 10+ years of professional experience in Launch or Space Vehicles
- Demonstrated experience with stage systems, rocket engines, flight valves, and/or detailed fluid system architecture and analysis
- Propulsion test experience including hot-fire or pressure testing, vehicle-level propulsion checkouts, and propellant loading
- Fluid system design and analysis including pressurization system sizing, water hammer analysis, pressure budgets, FMECAs, and FDIR architecture
- Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment

Tags: Propulsion Engineering

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