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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Design (Combustion Devices)

True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $130,000 to $200,000

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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 Combustion Devices Design Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of combustion device development, including design, analysis, and optimization of key components for advanced propulsion systems. You will leverage your expertise in regenerative cooling, combustion performance, and additive manufacturing to innovate and improve designs, while also mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with suppliers. This role directly contributes to the development of next-generation in-space propulsion systems.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
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 Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 8+ years of professional experience in liquid rocket engine or thruster development
  • Hands-on combustion device design experience
  • Practical experience with regenerative cooling design
  • CEA proficiency
  • Familiarity with combustion instability mechanisms

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Experience designing, building, testing, and qualifying thruster or engine components
  • Direct team leadership and mentorship experience
  • Familiarity with the full vehicle lifecycle from concept through production
  • Track record of innovative problem-solving in complex design challenges

What you get

  • Base Salary: $165,000 to $245,000
  • Equity
  • Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401K
  • Parental Leave

Worth weighing

  • No remote work option; hybrid work environment requires some on-site presence
  • Job demands may include physical activities such as bending, sitting, and lifting
  • The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, which may be challenging for some candidates

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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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