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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical component fabrication, assembly, and testing including precision fastening, bonding, and surface treatment processes.
- 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.
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
- 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.