Propulsion/Fluids Production Engineer
About The Position
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. OUR MISSION 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. 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 revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing new technologies in space propulsion and fluid systems. As a Propulsion / Fluids Production Engineer you will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and optimize the production processes for propulsion and fluids systems for multiple vehicles types at True Anomaly. You will directly coordinate with engineers, technicians, and others to create optimized designs and bring them into reality to fly and operate in space.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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 SCIF’s or SAP facilities.
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.
Benefits
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
