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Senior Mechanical Engineer for Spacecraft Development

True AnomalyDenver, CO or Long Beach, CANew
On-site Full-time $140K/yr - $255K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

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Key Responsibilities:Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical structures, mechanisms, and assemblies for LEO/GEO satellites, small satellite platforms, and on-orbit servicing vehicles, ensuring that designs adhere to performance, mass, and reliability standards throughout the hardware lifecycle. Oversee the complete development of spacecraft structural systems and mechanisms, from concept development and trade studies to prototyping, qualification, and delivery of flight-ready hardware. Design and develop primary and secondary structures suited for launch load environments, including sine burst, random vibration, and shock, compliant with launch vehicle Interface Control Document (ICD) requirements. Lead the engineering of spacecraft mechanisms and deployment systems, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability in flight conditions.

About the job

In the realm of warfare, space is a critical domain. True Anomaly is on the lookout for talented and ambitious individuals ready to innovate technology that ensures security in this frontier.

OUR MISSION

At True Anomaly, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge capabilities that secure space superiority. Our projects include autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — empowering the U. S. and its allies to dominate the space environment and counter potential threats from above.

OUR VALUES

  • Be the offset. We leverage creativity and ingenuity to create asymmetric advantages.
  • What would it take? We question assumptions to deliver remarkable results.
  • It’s the people. Our team is our greatest asset; together, we achieve more.

YOUR MISSION

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at True Anomaly, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and developing the next generation of spacecraft, crucial for advancing space security and sustainability. Your expertise will guide the mechanical design of flight systems operating in some of the most challenging engineering environments. This is an extraordinary opportunity to influence vehicle architecture from inception to deployment — transforming mission requirements into operational hardware that ensures secure access to space for the U. S. and its allies.

About True Anomaly

True Anomaly is an innovative leader in space technology, dedicated to building systems that provide the United States and its allies with superior capabilities for space dominance. Our commitment to excellence and creativity drives our mission to develop autonomous spacecraft and advanced payloads that redefine security in the space domain.

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