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Industrious Ventures

Test Engineer

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical ... As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for running engine testing operations. This includes ...

InvestedintheMission

Test Engineer

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical ... As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for running engine testing operations. This includes ...

Ursa Major

Test Engineer

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$75K - $115K/yr

We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical ... As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for running engine testing operations. This includes ...

Ursa Major

Test Engineer

Berthoud, CO

$75K - $115K/yr

We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical ... As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for running engine testing operations. This includes ...

True Anomaly

Senior Propulsion Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$130K - $210K/yr

YOUR MISSION As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for design, build, and test of multiple propulsion systems including flight systems and ground test ...

Ursa Major

Staff Ground Support Engineer

Berthoud, CO · On-site

In collaboration with test technicians, propulsion engineers, EHS and operations teams, you will ensure test campaigns are executed safely and repeatably while continuously improving the underlying ...

Ursa Major

Test Engineer

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$75K - $115K/yr

As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for running engine testing operations. This includes ... and propulsion systems. * Working knowledge of liquid oxygen and kerosene rocket engines.

Ursa Major

Staff Ground Support Engineer

Berthoud, CO · On-site

In collaboration with test technicians, propulsion engineers, EHS and operations teams, you will ensure test campaigns are executed safely and repeatably while continuously improving the underlying ...

True Anomaly

Senior Propulsion Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$130K - $210K/yr

Propulsion test experience including hot-fire or pressure testing, vehicle-level propulsion ... Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. * 5+ years professional experience in development and ...

Ursa Major

Staff Ground Support Engineer

Galeton, CO

In collaboration with test technicians, propulsion engineers, EHS and operations teams, you will ensure test campaigns are executed safely and repeatably while continuously improving the underlying ...

True Anomaly

Staff Propulsion Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$155K - $260K/yr

Propulsion test experience including hot-fire or pressure testing, vehicle-level propulsion ... Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. * 10+ years professional experience in development and ...

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How much do propulsion test engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for propulsion test engineer in Colorado is $141,833.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,900.00 and $168,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a propulsion test engineer do?

A Propulsion Test Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing tests of propulsion systems, such as rocket engines, jet engines, or other propulsion components. They design test setups, ensure safety protocols are followed, and collect data to evaluate performance and reliability. Their work involves collaborating with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to validate system functionality and improve designs. They also troubleshoot issues and recommend improvements based on test results. This role requires strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience with testing procedures and equipment.

What does a typical day look like for a propulsion test engineer?

As a Propulsion Test Engineer, your day usually begins with preparing and calibrating test equipment, collaborating with engineers and technicians to review test plans, and ensuring all safety protocols are in place. During tests, you'll monitor propulsion systems, collect data, and troubleshoot any technical issues that arise. After testing, you'll analyze data, present findings to project teams, and document results to support further development. The position involves a balance of hands-on work in test facilities and desk-based analysis, often requiring close collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a propulsion test engineer?

A successful Propulsion Test Engineer typically holds a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering and possesses strong analytical, troubleshooting, and hands-on technical skills. Familiarity with propulsion system instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and test software (such as LabVIEW or MATLAB), along with certifications like Six Sigma or relevant safety training, are often required. Outstanding attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills enable effective coordination across multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are essential to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient propulsion system testing and development in high-stakes engineering environments.

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Infographic showing various Propulsion Test Engineer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,833 per year, or $68.2 per hour.

Engineering Manager, Propulsion Development and Test - True Anomaly

Polluxa, Inc.

Denver, CO • On-site

$150 - $200/hr

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Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES
  • Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
  • What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
  • It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
YOUR MISSION

As Propulsion Development and Test Manager at True Anomaly, you will own the strategy, execution, and lead the people behind our propulsion development program. You will have the opportunity to build from the ground up. You will directly lead a team of propulsion development engineers responsible for defining our development requirements and completing trades on design options, maturing our propulsion capabilities and executing propulsion development test campaigns across our True Anomaly's propulsion portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable jumping in and analyzing and driving technical decisions as they are developing and managing the people doing that work.

RESPONSIBILITIES Team Leadership & People Management
  • Directly supervise, including hiring and developing a team of propulsion development engineers, capable of writing requirements, designing, analyzing, testing and delivering prototype hardware on aggressive schedules.
  • Align an influx of propulsion development demand with the capabilities, resources and schedules of your team. Collaborate on strategy, schedule commitments and roadmaps to develop propulsion capabilities and deliver product.
  • Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and create development plans that grow each team member's technical skills and career.
  • Foster a team culture grounded in technical rigor, safety, accountability, and ownership.
  • Address and resolve technical blockers, resource conflicts, and cross-functional issues affecting your team.
Propulsion development products
  • Build and execute a roadmap to evaluate our propulsion systems at component and system level. Spearhead plans to test early and often, buy down risk with smaller tests. Establish system level tests starting with commercial off the shelf GSE hardware, then swap parts out for more representative flight hardware, increasing fidelity over time.
  • Integrate that propulsion test planning with a facility and GSE capability plan. What test capabilities are needed when? What practical limitations of test capability constrain the testing roadmaps.
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