Mechanisms Engineer II

Space is a war fighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

• 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.

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays;
  Parental Leave;
  Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

* Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

True Anomaly is seeking a motivated and hands-on Mechanisms Engineer II to join our Mechanisms team, reporting to the Mechanisms Engineering Manager. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, build, and test of precision motor-driven actuation systems for our orbital platforms. You will work across the full hardware development lifecycle — from concept and CAD design through analysis, fabrication support, integration, and test — and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts spaceflight hardware.

• Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for spacecraft actuation systems using CAD tools
• Perform mechanical analysis including stress, fatigue, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis to validate designs
• Support the selection and integration of motors, bearings, gears, and other drivetrain components into mechanism assemblies
• Generate engineering drawings, BOMs, and fabrication documentation to support manufacturing and procurement
• Support mechanism assembly, integration, and test activities including functional testing, environmental test campaigns, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with motor control, avionics, and systems engineering teams to ensure mechanism designs meet system‑level interface and performance requirements
• Assist with trade studies and design reviews, contributing analysis and design documentation
• Develop and maintain design documentation including specifications, test plans, and analysis reports
• Support continuous improvement of mechanisms engineering processes and practices

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 2-4 years of professional experience in mechanical design and development
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Solid Works preferred)
• Experience generating engineering drawings and fabrication documentation
• Familiarity with mechanical analysis methods including stress, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work hands‑on with hardware through build, integration, and test activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with precision mechanisms, actuators, or motor‑driven assemblies
• Familiarity with spacecraft environmental requirements including thermal, vacuum, vibration, and radiation
• Knowledge of materials selection and…