Propulsion Development Engineer II
True Anomaly - Denver, CO
Hiring: Propulsion Development Engineer II Company: True Anomaly Location: Denver, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:29:05 Employment Type: Internship Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, CAD, MATLAB, Python, Systems Design About the job Experience: •Hands-on experience supporting propulsion or fluid system test campaigns including pressure testing, leak checking, or functional testing. •Exposure to test stand or test facility hardware, GSE design, or ground support operations. •Operational familiarity with P&ID development and interpretation. •Exposure to hazardous fluid or propellant handling operations. •Operational familiarity with relevant standards: ASME B31.3, MIL-STD, AIAA propulsion test standards, or NASA-STD equivalents. Required Skills: •Actively facilitate and support development and maintenance of test stand requirements documentation and requirements traceability matrices under the direction of senior engineers. •Assist in the preparation and execution of trade studies evaluating facility infrastructure options, GSE configurations, and test stand design alternatives; compile data, build comparison matrices, and contribute to formal trade study reports. •Research commercially available components, instrumentation systems, and facility equipment; summarize findings and support vendor engagement. •Help to maintain documentation of the test stand configuration as requirements evolve and design decisions are made. •Design & Drawing Support •Actively facilitate and support Senior Development Engineers in the development of CAD models and engineering drawings for test stand structures, fluid system components, and GSE hardware. •Review vendor and supplier drawings for compliance with design requirements and interface specifications; work redlines and open actions to closure. •Assist with P&ID development and markup, maintaining revision control and supporting design review preparation. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related field. •2–5 years of professional experience in propulsion, fluid systems, test engineering, or mechanical design for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications. •Basic familiarity with propulsion or fluid system hardware including pressure vessels, valves, fittings, tubing, and instrumentation. •Exposure to pressure system design fundamentals including proof, burst, and leak test requirements. •Proficiency with data analysis and scripting tools (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent). •Eagerness to learn, take ownership of assigned tasks, and contribute across a wide range of activities in a fast-paced environment. •Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and track open actions. •Work Location—this role will be fully onsite at either our Centennial, CO office location. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain a DoD security clearance (Secret or above). Compensation: •$100,000 - $150,000 / year •Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!