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Fluids and Propulsion Test Engineer

True Anomaly
CompanyTrue Anomaly
CategoryUncategorised
LocationLong Beach
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted1 May 2026
Last verified31 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (greenhouse)
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Description
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. 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. YOUR MISSION   We are seeking highly motivated Fluids & Propulsion 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.   RESPONSIBILITIES   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.   Analyze complex propulsion and fluid system test data, resolve anomalies, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.   Oversee test campaigns spanning propulsion and fluids disciplines including proof testing, leak testing, functional/performance testing, and propellant loading operations, ensuring full traceability to system requirements.   Design, build, commission, and operate propulsion and fluids ground support equipment in support of testing operations.   Interface with program leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies during design reviews and formal propulsion test events.   Ensure compliance with industry, range safety, and military standards for propulsion and hazardous fluid test planning and reporting.   QUALIFICATIONS   Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering, or related technical discipline.   Years of relevant experience in propulsion or fluid systems test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level.   Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system test methodologies including proof, leak, functional, and performance testing.   Experience performing propulsion or fluid system test campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.   Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis for propulsion hardware.   Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills.   U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.    PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE   Master's or higher degree in aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering.   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.   Familiarity with propellant handli
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