Propulsion Development Engineer II
Centennial, COAll locationsCentennial, CODenver, CO On-site
$90,000–$130,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
As a Propulsion Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be an integral contributor to the buildout and early operations of our new Denver Front Range propulsion test facility. Working directly alongside our Propulsion Development and Test team, you will support the full arc of facility development — from requirements and trade studies through detailed design, fabrication oversight, installation, and commissioning, operations, and propulsion testing. This is an early-career role with broad exposure: on any given week you may be running analysis to support a trade study, reviewing vendor drawings, supporting a proof pressure test, or helping develop a test procedure. You will grow quickly, work on hardware that matters, and contribute to a propulsion test capability being built from the ground up. As a Propulsion Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be an integral contributor to the buildout and early operations of our new Denver Front Range propulsion test facility. This is an early-career role with broad exposure: on any given week you may be running analysis to support a trade study, reviewing vendor drawings, supporting a proof pressure test, or helping develop a test procedure. You will grow quickly, work on hardware that matters, and contribute to a propulsion test capability being built from the ground up.
What you'll bring
- Support the development and maintenance of test stand requirements documentation and requirements traceability matrices under the direction of senior engineers.
- Assist in the preparation and execution of trade studies evaluating facility infrastructure options, GSE configurations, and test stand design alternatives
- compile data, build comparison matrices, and contribute to formal trade study reports.
- summarize findings and support vendor engagement.
- Help to maintain documentation of the test stand configuration as requirements evolve and design decisions are made.
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
- 2–5 years of professional experience in propulsion, fluid systems, test engineering, or mechanical design for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications.
- Basic familiarity with propulsion or fluid system hardware including pressure vessels, valves, fittings, tubing, and instrumentation.
- Experience with 3D CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent) and the ability to read and produce engineering drawings.
- Exposure to pressure system design fundamentals including proof, burst, and leak test requirements.
- Proficiency with data analysis and scripting tools (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent).
- Eagerness to learn, take ownership of assigned tasks, and contribute across a wide range of activities in a fast-paced environment.