Mechanisms Engineer II

True Anomaly • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $90,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

True Anomaly is seeking a motivated and hands-on Mechanisms Engineer II to join our Mechanisms team, reporting to the Mechanisms Engineering Manager. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, build, and test of precision motor-driven actuation systems for our orbital platforms. You will work across the full hardware development lifecycle — from concept and CAD design through analysis, fabrication support, integration, and test — and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts spaceflight hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 2-4 years of professional experience in mechanical design and development
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience generating engineering drawings and fabrication documentation
• Familiarity with mechanical analysis methods including stress, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with hardware through build, integration, and test activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with precision mechanisms, actuators, or motor-driven assemblies
• Familiarity with spacecraft environmental requirements including thermal, vacuum, vibration, and radiation
• Knowledge of materials selection and surface treatment for space applications
• Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar)
• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis methods
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting

Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for spacecraft actuation systems using CAD tools
• Perform mechanical analysis including stress, fatigue, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis to validate designs
• Support the selection and integration of motors, bearings, gears, and other drivetrain components into mechanism assemblies
• Generate engineering drawings, BOMs, and fabrication documentation to support manufacturing and procurement
• Support mechanism assembly, integration, and test activities including functional testing, environmental test campaigns, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with motor control, avionics, and systems engineering teams to ensure mechanism designs meet system-level interface and performance requirements
• Assist with trade studies and design reviews, contributing analysis and design documentation
• Develop and maintain design documentation including specifications, test plans, and analysis reports
• Support continuous improvement of mechanisms engineering processes and practices

Benefits

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level