Fluids and Propulsion Test Engineer (III-Senior)

True Anomaly
Long Beach, CA
Posted 5 months ago
Posted 1 May 2026
full-time

About the Role

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.

BENEFITS & PERKS*

  • Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • 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
  • Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
  • And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
  • Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

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 

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