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 (SolidWorks 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
Responsibilities
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
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision insurance
HRA/HSA options
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
401K plan
Parental Leave
Full Job Description
YOUR MISSION
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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
QUALIFICATIONS
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 (SolidWorks 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
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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 surface treatment for space applications
Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar)
Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis methods
Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting
COMPENSATION
Base Salary: $90,000 - $135,000
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Location-Successful candidates will be located near Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
Work environment-the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
Physical demands-the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
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