Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

3d•$70,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. 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 We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing new technologies in space. As a Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer you will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and optimize the production processes for mechanical structures and mechanism systems for multiple vehicles types at True Anomaly. You will directly coordinate with engineers, technicians, and others to create optimized designs and bring them into reality to fly and operate in space.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related technical discipline.
Years of relevant experience in mechanical or manufacturing 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 mechanical component fabrication, assembly, and testing including precision fastening, bonding, and surface treatment processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of spacecraft mechanical components (e.g., structures, panels, mechanisms, deployables, separation systems).
Direct experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle structural integration, with an emphasis on precision alignment and interface control.
Background in spacecraft mechanical or structural environmental and qualification testing (vibration, acoustic, thermal).
Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIF’s or SAP facilities.

Responsibilities

Support the setup and scaling of spacecraft mechanical manufacturing capabilities for developmental programs and rate production.
Develop work instructions for the assembly, integration, and test of structural subsystems, mechanisms, deployables, and related ground support equipment and tooling.
Directly support production on the floor to ensure efficient build of mechanical hardware, addressing bottlenecks and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
Generate and resolve non-compliance reports for mechanical hardware, conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Oversee calibration and certification of mechanical ground support equipment including fixtures, lifting devices, and test equipment
Drive process improvements and corrective actions to increase the efficiency and reliability of mechanical hardware manufacturing.
Collaborate with design engineering to provide manufacturability feedback and contribute to technical documentation, including drawings, process flows, and test specifications.