Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer (II-III)

The role

You will develop, implement, and optimize production processes for mechanical structures and mechanism systems for multiple vehicle types. You will coordinate with engineers and technicians to create optimized designs for space operation.

What you will do

• Support the setup and scaling of spacecraft mechanical manufacturing capabilities
• Develop work instructions for assembly, integration, and test of subsystems and equipment
• Support production on the floor to ensure efficient build of mechanical hardware
• Generate and resolve non-compliance reports and conduct root cause investigations
• Oversee calibration and certification of mechanical ground support equipment
• Drive process improvements and corrective actions
• Collaborate with design engineering to provide manufacturability feedback

Required 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

Nice to have

• Experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of spacecraft mechanical components
• Direct experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle structural integration
• Background in spacecraft mechanical or structural environmental and qualification testing
• Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIF’s or SAP facilities

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

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligib

About the company

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