Senior Propulsion Development Engineer, Test Stand

True AnomalyDenver, CO

seniorPosted 5 Oct 2026

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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

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BENEFITS &amp; PERKS*

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<li>Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options</li>

<li>Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave</li>

<li>Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees</li>

<li>And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays</li>

<li>Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.</li>

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*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles</div>YOUR MISSION

As a Senior&nbsp;Propulsion Development Engineer&nbsp;at True Anomaly, you will be the hands-on design and build lead for the ground systems and facility infrastructure that make our new Denver Front Range propulsion test stand operational. You will&nbsp;create&nbsp;detailed designs for hypergolic propellant feed systems, GSE, fluid system plumbing, structural hardware, and supporting facility systems — then see those designs through fabrication, installation, and commissioning. Working with highly toxic and reactive propellants demands an uncompromising approach to design rigor and safety, and you will&nbsp;help design the systems that meet that standard for the facility. This is a builder's role: you will leave a lasting mark on a test capability that will power True Anomaly's propulsion programs for years to come.&nbsp;

RESPONSIBILITIES

Hypergolic System Design&nbsp;

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<li>Lead the detailed mechanical design of hypergolic propellant feed systems, including propellant storage vessels, transfer lines, fill and drain assemblies, valve configurations, and pressurization circuits for a new test stand.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Select&nbsp;fluid system components and assemblies compatible with hypergolic propellants (NTO, MMH, UDMH, or similar), including&nbsp;sizing,&nbsp;material&nbsp;selection, seal compatibility, leak containment, and pressure ratings.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Develop and own P&amp;IDs for hypergolic propellant and&nbsp;pressurant&nbsp;systems; ensure designs incorporate&nbsp;appropriate redundancy, isolation, and emergency&nbsp;safing&nbsp;capabilities.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Design propellant offload, storage, and transfer infrastructure including secondary containment, vent and drain routing, and neutralization provisions.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Integrate hypergolic system designs with fire suppression, facility exhaust and scrubbing systems, personnel protection provisions, and facility control interfaces.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Apply and enforce applicable design standards and material compatibility requirements throughout all hypergolic system designs.&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

Test Stand&nbsp;Structural &amp; Mechanical Design&nbsp;

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<li>Design the primary test stand structure including thrust measurement systems, engine/thruster mount interfaces, and load paths for&nbsp;anticipated&nbsp;thrust levels and dynamic loads.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Detail mechanical designs for run tank assemblies, GSE carts, propellant conditioning systems, and ancillary facility hardware.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Produce fully detailed CAD models and engineering drawings suitable for fabrication, procurement, and third-party&nbsp;review.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Conduct or coordinate structural and pressure system analyses including FEA, pressure budget calculations, and proof and burst margin verification.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Design for maintainability, access, and operational safety — ensuring that technicians can safely configure,&nbsp;operate, and service all systems.&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

Fabrication, Procurement &amp; Build&nbsp;

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<li>Develop fabrication packages including drawings, material specifications, weld and joining requirements, and acceptance criteria for test stand hardware.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Identify&nbsp;and qualify vendors for fabricated components, pressure vessels, specialty valves, instrumentation, and other long-lead hardware; provide technical oversight throughout procurement.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Support and oversee the fabrication, assembly, and installation of designed systems; resolve fabrication anomalies and nonconformances.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Define and execute acceptance test requirements for delivered hardware, including proof pressure testing, leak checks, and functional verification.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Develop GSE and&nbsp;tooling&nbsp;needed to safely handle, install, and service hypergolic system components.&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

Safety &amp; Compliance&nbsp;

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<li>Serve as the design authority for hypergolic system safety features; ensure all designs&nbsp;comply with&nbsp;applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and DoD standards for toxic and reactive propellant handling.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Contribute to facility hazard analyses (PHA, FMEA) and support development of operating procedures from a design perspective, ensuring procedures accurately reflect as-built system configuration.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Coordinate with local authorities having&nbsp;jurisdiction&nbsp;(AHJ), fire marshal, and environmental regulators on facility design reviews and permitting requirements related to hypergolic propellant storage and operations.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Establish and document material compatibility requirements and cleaning and passivation standards for all&nbsp;wetted&nbsp;components.&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

Operational&nbsp;Test Support&nbsp;

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<li>Lead the mechanical commissioning of hypergolic facility systems, including system cleanliness verification, pressure testing, leak checks, and functional checkouts.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Maintain as-built documentation throughout facility construction and commissioning; ensure configuration control of all facility systems.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Provide ongoing design support during early test operations, including hardware modifications and continuous improvement in

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