Principal Mechanical Engineer

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.

OUR MISSION

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.

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

YOUR MISSION

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for leading the design of mechanical assemblies for flight systems and other ground support mechanisms in the development of our spacecrafts. You will be the technical expert for the Mechanical team providing knowledge and mentorship to junior engineers. This is an opportunity to design and develop our next generation LEO/GEO vehicles, shaping the future of space exploration from the ground up.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems and structures for advanced satellites and/or missile defense products, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and reliability requirements.
• Develop or direct the detailed and organized 3D CAD models for spacecraft components, subsystems, and assemblies.
• Develop or direct the creation of detailed piece part and assembly drawings of flight components.
• Support build/assembly and test campaigns of flight systems.
• Work collaboratively with structural, thermal, and propulsion teams during analysis to validate designs and ensure compliance with mission requirements.
• Drive collaboration with all vehicle subsystems to ensure mechanical designs are inclusive of all system needs
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency, manufacturability, and system performance.
• End-to-end development of mechanical structures, from concept and prototyping to qualification and flight hardware delivery.
• Apply industry specification and best practices to product designs to achieve quality results
• Manage assigned teams/project(s) effectively, achieving desired cost, schedule, and technical outcomes
• Contribute to the creation of process and guiding principles that define quality for the products made and reduce technical escapes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 12+ years of professional experience in Space Mechanisms (hard requirement).
• Demonstrated experience with spacecraft level mechanical architecture, design as well as payload and component level design such as space mechanisms and electronics packaging.
• Demonstrated excellence in mechanical GD&T.
• Experience with configuration control, MES and PLM tools.
• Mastery in CAD tools, such as SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expansive understanding of manufacturing processes available/related to space hardware
• Passion for the space industry.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years professional experience in development and production of space systems.
• Experience in or exposure to mechanical design for propulsion systems, mechanisms, and/or optical payloads.
• Track record of innovative problem-solving in complex mechanical designs.
• Experience working in a startup or similarly dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with full vehicle lifecycle from concept through production and launch
• Aptitude and comfort with/for clean sheet design, requirements creation, and working in environments with substantial ambiguity
• Experience in missile defense product design.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $175,000 - $210,000 
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

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