trueanomalyinc

Staff Propulsion Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
Work Regime
onsite
Experience
10+ years
Compensation
on. COMPENSATION Base Salary: $155,000-$215,000 Equity + Benefits including H
Posted
2026-03-18T10:51:19-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Engineering
  • Government
  • Manufacturing

Requirements

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.

Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance

10+ years professional experience in development and production of space systems.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary:

$155,000-$215,000

Equity + Benefits

including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be

determined

Responsibilities

Support the design, analysis, and optimization of propulsion systems and components for advanced satellites, ensuring they meet performance and reliability requirements.

Work propulsion and other spacecraft subsystems from concept to flight.

Review models and drawings from top level down to piece parts as needed.

Work collaboratively with structural, mechanical, thermal, and avionics teams to validate designs and ensure compliance with mission requirements.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency, manufacturability, and system performance.

Present content to internal and external customers.