Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer (II-III)

Back to jobs Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer (II-III) Long Beach, CA Apply Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION 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. OUR VALUES

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.

BENEFITS & PERKS *

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 YOUR MISSION

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. RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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