Modeling & Test Engineer, Re-Entry Vehicle (Ph.D. Entry Level)

True 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. 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 Skills 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 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 Overview True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is