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Fluids and Propulsion Production Engineer Verified today

True Anomaly · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion · first seen 2026-07-16
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Your Mission

True Anomaly is revolutionizing spacecraft systems. We seek candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing new technologies in space propulsion and fluid systems. As a Fluids and Propulsion Production Engineer, you will develop, implement, and optimize production processes for propulsion and fluids systems for multiple vehicle types. You will directly coordinate with engineers, technicians, and others to create optimized designs and bring them into reality to fly and operate in space.

Responsibilities

  • Support the setup and scaling of spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems manufacturing capabilities for developmental programs and rate production.
  • Develop work instructions for the assembly, integration, and test of propulsion subsystems, fluids subsystems, ground support equipment, and related tooling.
  • Directly support production on the floor to ensure efficient build of propulsion and fluid system hardware, addressing bottlenecks and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
  • Generate and resolve non-compliance reports for propulsion and fluid system hardware, conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
  • Oversee calibration and certification of fluid ground support equipment relevant to propulsion and other fluids subsystems.
  • Drive process improvements and corrective actions to increase the efficiency and reliability of propulsion and fluid system hardware manufacturing.
  • Collaborate with design engineering to provide manufacturability feedback and contribute to technical documentation, including drawings, process flows, and test specifications.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • Years of relevant experience in propulsion or fluid systems engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level.
  • Experience with PLM, MES, configuration and data management controls and systems.
  • Experience working to AS9100 process and standards.
  • Hands-on experience with propulsion or fluid system component fabrication, assembly, and testing.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion components (e.g., thrusters, valves, tanks, feed systems, environmental control units).
  • Direct experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle integration, with an emphasis on fluid and propellant systems.
  • Background in spacecraft or propulsion system environmental or qualification testing.
  • Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIFs or SAP facilities.

Compensation

Base salary by level:

  • Production Engineer 1: $85,000 to $110,000
  • Production Engineer 2: $95,000 to $135,000
  • Production Engineer 3: $120,000 to $165,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees; accrued PTO up to 25 days for non-exempt employees; 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
  • Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
  • 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement
  • Equity participation as part of total compensation