Propulsion and Fluids Production Engineer

True Anomaly is a company focused on innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a Propulsion / Fluids Production Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize production processes for propulsion and fluid systems across multiple vehicle types.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup and scaling of spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems manufacturing capabilities for developmental programs and rate production
• Develop work instructions for the assembly, integration, and test of propulsion subsystems, fluids subsystems, ground support equipment, and related tooling
• Directly support production on the floor to ensure efficient build of propulsion and fluid system hardware, addressing bottlenecks and troubleshooting technical issues as needed
• Generate and resolve non-compliance reports for propulsion and fluid system hardware, conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Oversee calibration and certification of fluid ground support equipment relevant to propulsion and other fluids subsystems
• Drive process improvements and corrective actions to increase the efficiency and reliability of propulsion and fluid system hardware manufacturing
• Collaborate with design engineering to provide manufacturability feedback and contribute to technical documentation, including drawings, process flows, and test specifications

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering, or related technical discipline
• Years of relevant experience in propulsion or fluid systems engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level
• Experience with PLM, MES, configuration and data management controls and systems
• Experience working to AS9100 process and standards
• Hands-on experience with propulsion or fluid system component fabrication, assembly, and testing
• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• Experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion components (e.g., thrusters, valves, tanks, feed systems, environmental control units)
• Direct experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle integration, with an emphasis on fluid and propellant systems
• Background in spacecraft or propulsion system environmental or qualification testing
• Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIF's or SAP facilities

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• HRA/HSA options
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401K
• Parental Leave

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