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Engineering Manager, Propulsion Development and Test

True Anomaly · Denver, CO

Posted 27 days ago · $140,000 to $250,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
27 days
True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
low
0 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
2026-09-17

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 the Engineering Manager for Propulsion Development and Test at True Anomaly, you will lead a team of engineers in developing and testing propulsion systems for autonomous spacecraft. Your role involves overseeing the strategy and execution of propulsion development projects, managing team dynamics, and ensuring technical rigor and safety in all operations. You will also be responsible for establishing testing roadmaps, managing resources, and interfacing with various teams to resolve technical and operational challenges.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
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
  • 10+ years of professional experience in propulsion and fluid systems engineering for aerospace, launch vehicle, or defense applications
  • At least 3 years in a direct people management or influential leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience leading a team through the development and execution of propulsion test campaigns
  • Hands-on background in propulsion or fluid system design, analysis, or test
  • Experience with hypergolic propellant systems and hazardous fluid operations

Nice to have

  • Direct experience standing up or significantly expanding a propulsion test facility
  • Familiarity with hypergolic propellant handling requirements
  • Familiarity with relevant standards: MIL-STD, AIAA propulsion test standards, NASA-STD-5012, ASME B31.3, NFPA 55
  • Experience scaling a propulsion team during a high-growth or startup phase
  • Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

What you get

  • Base Salary: $140,000 to $250,000
  • Equity
  • Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401K
  • Parental Leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the work environment or physical demands mentioned
  • Work location primarily onsite with regular travel (up to 20%) required
  • Salary range is broad and may vary based on individual qualifications

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Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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