Mechanical Engineer, Missile Defense III

The role

You will design and develop flight hardware for defense aerospace programs. This includes engineering mechanical systems for extreme environments and supporting the design of structural systems for hypersonic flight.

What you will do

• Support design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical structures and assemblies
• Assist in development of flight vehicle structural systems from concept to hardware delivery
• Support design of primary and secondary airframe structures for hypersonic flight environments
• Contribute to packaging and integration of GN&C hardware, seeker assemblies, and sensor systems
• Assist in design and application of thermal protection system components
• Support propulsion system mechanical integration efforts
• Develop and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and drawings using NX or SolidWorks
• Create accurate piece part and assembly drawings with GD&T standards
• Support design reviews by preparing technical documentation and design rationales
• Assist in development and execution of structural and environmental test plans

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 4-8 years of professional experience in mechanical design
• Exposure to or coursework in missile systems, hypersonic vehicle design, or high-performance flight vehicle structures
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation in NX (Siemens) and/or SolidWorks
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles
• Familiarity with structural and mechanical design principles
• Exposure to guidance or seeker packaging concepts
• Familiarity with high-temperature materials or TPS concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience designing hardware for high-performance flight environments
• Familiarity with defense aerospace hardware
• Exposure to TPS design or high-temperature materials
• Familiarity with hypersonic flight vehicle aeroshell design concepts
• Exposure to propulsion system mechanical integration
• Familiarity with structural analysis methods or FEA tools (e.g., NASTRAN, Ansys)
• Background in or exposure to spacecraft or satellite mechanical design
• Familiarity with relevant defense and aerospace standards
• Exposure to full hardware lifecycle
• Familiarity with configuration management and PLM tools

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• HSA/HRA options
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees
• Accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees
• 12 paid holidays
• Parental Leave
• Sick Leave
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Fitness reimbursement
• Dog Fridays
• Equity participation

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• Ability and willingness to obtain a U.S. security clearance

About the company

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority by building autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors.