Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer

Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer

Long Beach, CA

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

• 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

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 vehicle 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.
• 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.

• 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 SCIFs or SAP facilities.

• Senior Production Engineer: $120,000 – $165,000

Equity + Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k), Parental Leave.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

• 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;…