Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer

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.  

  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.  

  QUALIFICATIONS 

  • 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. 

  PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

  • 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.   
   

COMPENSATION 

Base Salary: 

• Production Engineer 1: $85000-$105000
• Production Engineer 2: $100000-$120000
• Production Engineer 3: $125000-$155000
• Senior Production Engineer: $140000-$200000

Equity + Benefits including Health Dental Vision HRA/HSA options PTO and paid holidays 401K Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education location and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment some work must be done on site.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature noise level inside or outside or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job including bending sitting lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now it's crowded contested and confrontational.  We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms mission software engineered for unmatched command and control and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects.    True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial CO with regional offices in Colorado Springs CO Long Beach CA and Washington D.C.  We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly from any technical industry or background to bring unique talents perspective and solutions. If you embrace complexity lead instead of follow showcase integrity over ego take ownership for outcomes and measure success by impact we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure stable and sustainable space environment for the US its allies and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense we’d love to hear from you.

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