Propulsion/Fluids Production Engineer at True Anomaly · Long Beach

Summary: True Anomaly is at the forefront of the new space race, focusing on innovative technology for space security and sustainability. The Propulsion / Fluids Production Engineer will develop, implement, and optimize production processes for propulsion and fluid systems, collaborating with engineers and technicians to ensure efficient manufacturing and operational success. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Propulsion systems engineering, Fluid systems engineering, PLM systems, MES systems, Configuration management, Data management controls, AS9100 process, standards, Propulsion system fabrication, Fluid system fabrication, Propulsion system assembly, Fluid system assembly, Propulsion system testing, Fluid system testing Benefits: Equity, Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave