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Fluids and Propulsion Test Engineer (III-Senior)

True Anomaly · Long Beach, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $100,000-$120,000

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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

The Fluids and Propulsion Test Engineer will design, plan, and execute test campaigns for spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems. Responsibilities include developing test plans, conducting tests, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with specifications and industry standards. The role involves collaboration with various engineering teams and oversight of test campaigns, contributing to advanced spacecraft technologies in a dynamic environment.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
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, chemical engineering, or related technical discipline
  • Years of relevant experience in propulsion or fluid systems test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems
  • Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system test methodologies including proof, leak, functional, and performance testing
  • Experience performing propulsion or fluid system test campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis for propulsion hardware
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills

Nice to have

  • Master's or higher degree in aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering
  • Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB) for propulsion test environments
  • Hands-on experience with propulsion components including thrusters, valves, regulators, tanks, and feed systems
  • Familiarity with propellant handling, hazardous fluid operations, and range safety requirements
  • Experience with test standards such as MIL-STD-810, AIAA propulsion standards, or NASA/DoD propulsion test specs

What you get

  • Base Salary: Test Engineer 3: $120,000-$160,000
  • Base Salary: Senior Test Engineer: $140,000-$195,000
  • Equity
  • Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401K

Worth weighing

  • Fully onsite position in Long Beach, CA
  • No remote work options mentioned
  • Salary range varies based on experience and other factors
  • Position open until filled, which may indicate urgency or flexibility in hiring

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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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