trueanomalyinc

Fluids and Propulsion Test Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Long Beach, California, United States
Work Regime
onsite
Compensation
Base Salary: Test Engineer 1: $85,000-$105,000 Test Engineer 2: $100,000-$12
Posted
2026-04-30T21:56:43-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

MATLABPython

Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Automation
  • Engineering
  • Government

Requirements

Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB) for propulsion test environments.

Hands-on experience with propulsion components including thrusters, valves, regulators, tanks, and feed systems.

Experience with test standards such as MIL-STD-810, AIAA propulsion standards, or NASA/DoD propulsion test specs.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Your actual level and base salary will be

determined

on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

Responsibilities

We are seeking highly motivated Propulsion & Fluids Test Engineers to support the design, planning, and execution of test campaigns for spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems.

You will work closely with propulsion engineers, systems engineers, and production teams to ensure propulsion and fluid hardware meets performance, environmental, and mission-critical requirements.

In this role, you will develop test plans, execute propulsion and fluid system tests, collect and analyze data, disposition anomalies, and verify that hardware meets all specifications.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge spacecraft propulsion technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Define and lead test strategies for propulsion and fluid system programs, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution oversight.

Author and review propulsion and fluids test documentation including plans, procedures, readiness reports, and compliance matrices.