trueanomalyinc
Fluids and Propulsion Test Engineer
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
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.