True Anomaly · 18 hours ago
Modeling & Test Engineer, Re-Entry Vehicle (Ph.D. Entry Level)
Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$180K/yr - $245K/yrTrue Anomaly is a company focused on enhancing space security and sustainability through innovative technology. They are seeking a Re-Entry Vehicle Modeling & Test Engineer to support modeling and simulation efforts for re-entry vehicle ground tests, contributing to aerothermal, thermal, and structural analyses under hypersonic conditions.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
True Anomaly is seeking a Re-Entry Vehicle Modeling & Test Engineer to support modeling and simulation efforts for re-entry vehicle ground tests, contributing to aerothermal, thermal, and structural analyses under hypersonic conditions
The engineer will assist in the planning and execution of ground test campaigns at facilities such as wind tunnels, arc jets, and other high-enthalpy environments, working under the guidance of senior engineers and test leadership
Responsibilities include developing and applying physics-based models to inform test design and predict test outcomes, as well as providing support during test execution through data monitoring and preliminary assessments
Following test activities, the engineer will perform data reduction, analysis, and correlation to compare experimental results with analytical and numerical predictions
The role also includes contributing to the design and analysis of re-entry vehicle systems, including aerodynamics, thermal protection systems, and materials behavior in hypersonic environments
Throughout these activities, the engineer will document methodologies, results, and findings in clear technical reports and presentations and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across test, design, and systems engineering
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, with a research focus in hypersonics, high-speed aerodynamics, or re-entry physics
Strong foundation in hypersonic flow physics, aerothermal heating, and heat transfer
Hands-on experience (academic or research-based) with modeling and simulation tools for fluid, thermal, or structural analysis
Experience analyzing and interpreting experimental or test data, including uncertainty assessment and model validation
Familiarity with ground test methods relevant to hypersonic or re-entry environments (e.g., wind tunnels, arc jets, plasma facilities)
Ability to communicate technical results clearly in written reports and oral presentations
Preferred
Dissertation or research experience involving hypersonic ground testing or test-to-model correlation
Experience with CFD, thermal analysis, or multiphysics simulation tools commonly used in hypersonics research
Exposure to thermal protection materials or structures for re-entry vehicles
Experience working in team-based research environments with experimental and computational components
Interest in transitioning academic research into applied aerospace programs
Benefits
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Company
True Anomaly
True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
Founded in 2022
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$418.02MKey Investors
AccelStifel BankRiot Ventures
2025-04-30Series C· $260M
2025-04-30Debt Financing
2023-12-12Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
Mark Seidel
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Di Pentino
Chief Strategy Officer
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