Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer at True Anomaly · Long Beach

Summary: True Anomaly is a company focused on innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize production processes for mechanical structures and mechanisms for various vehicles. The role involves collaboration with engineers and technicians to create optimized designs for space operations. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Qualifications: - 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 SCIF's or SAP facilities Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, PLM, MES, Configuration Management, Data Management, AS9100 Standards, Mechanical Component Fabrication, Assembly, Testing, Precision Fastening, Bonding, Surface Treatment Processes, Spacecraft Mechanical Components, Structural Integration, Precision Alignment, Interface Control, Environmental Testing, Qualification Testing, Vibration Testing, Acoustic Testing, Thermal Testing, Classified Hardware Production, SCIF, SAP Facilities Benefits: Equity, Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave