Senior or Staff Propulsion Engineer, True Anomaly

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 7-10+ years of hands-on experience in the design, development, and testing of spacecraft propulsion systems
• Expertise in propulsion system modeling and analysis tools, and the ability to create your own analysis tools
• Ability to lead complex engineering projects with multiple stakeholders, meeting deadlines and deliverables
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving

Desirable

• A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability
• The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all
• Lead the end-to-end design, analysis, and development of propulsion systems for advanced satellites, ensuring mission requirements are met
• Oversee the integration, testing, and qualification of propulsion systems, including hardware-in-the-loop and system-level testing
• Develop and implement novel propulsion technologies and architectures to enhance system performance and reliability
• Conduct performance analysis and simulations of the propulsion system
• Drive system-level trade studies to select optimal propulsion technologies based on mission objectives and constraints
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including structures, avionics, and thermal, to ensure seamless integration of propulsion subsystems
• OUR VALUES:
• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

• This position will be open until it is successfully filled