Senior Propulsion Development Engineer
True Anomaly · Denver, CO
Posted about 3 months ago · $135,000 to $190,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
- high 179 stale, 4 reposted of 183 open
- Hiring momentum
- 220 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from True Anomaly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for True Anomaly.
About this role
As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for defining and developing the requirements for a new propulsion test facility. Your role will involve leading trade studies, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring that the facility is designed to meet the needs of propulsion testing. You will also contribute to the development of test procedures and support the transition of the facility from construction to operational status.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of True Anomaly as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
- 8+ years of professional experience in propulsion or fluid systems test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications
- Demonstrated experience developing test stand or test facility requirements for propulsion or fluid system hardware
- Experience conducting and documenting formal engineering trade studies
- Strong working knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components
- Familiarity with facility infrastructure systems supporting propulsion test
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
- Direct experience supporting the design, buildout, or commissioning of a new propulsion test stand or test facility
- Hands-on experience with propellant handling and hazardous fluid operations
- Experience with P&ID development and review for propulsion ground systems
- Proficiency with data acquisition systems and test automation platforms
What you get
- Base Salary: $165,000 to $235,000
- Equity
- Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401K
- Parental Leave
Worth weighing
- Fully onsite role in Centennial, CO
- No remote work mentioned
- Physical demands of the job may include bending, sitting, lifting, and driving
- Salary range may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience
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Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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