True Anomaly is a company focused on innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a Propulsion / Fluids Production Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize production processes for propulsion and fluid systems across multiple vehicle types.
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
Skills
- 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
- Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
- 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
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- HRA/HSA options
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401K
- Parental Leave
Company Overview
True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.trueanomaly.space.