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Senior Propulsion Development Engineer, Test Stand

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 lead the design and construction of ground systems for a new propulsion test stand. Your role involves creating detailed designs for hypergolic propellant systems, overseeing fabrication and installation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will also be responsible for coordinating with regulatory authorities and maintaining documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
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 Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering
  • 8+ years of professional experience in the design and build of propulsion ground systems, test facility hardware, or high-pressure fluid systems for aerospace or defense applications
  • Hands-on experience designing fluid systems for hypergolic, toxic, or highly reactive propellants
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
  • Experience developing P&IDs for propulsion or chemical process systems
  • Solid understanding of pressure system safety requirements

Nice to have

  • Direct experience designing and building hypergolic propellant test stands
  • Familiarity with Hydrazine, NTO, MMH, UDMH, or RFNA handling systems
  • Experience coordinating with AHJs, fire marshals, or environmental regulators
  • Background in structural analysis or FEA for test stand structures
  • Familiarity with instrumentation and control system interfaces for propulsion test

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 options mentioned
  • Work environment details not specified
  • Physical demands of the job include bending, sitting, lifting, and driving

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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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