True Anomaly

True Anomaly

Mechanical Engineer, Tooling and MGSE (II-III)

Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA · Mid

No sponsorship$80k-$165kDetected 56 days ago
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About the role

  • This position will be open until it is successfully filled.
  • True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws.
  • If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop tooling and MGSE for spacecraft AI&T including assembly fixtures, lifting and handling systems (spreader bars, lift adapters, rotation fixtures), transportation and environmental containers, STE/ATP fixtures, and cleanroom tooling.
  • Develop 3D CAD models and production-level 2D drawings in CREO or NX
  • manage design configurations through Windchill or Teamcenter PLM/PDM.
  • Apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and perform tolerance and stack-up analyses with increasing independence.
  • Support and begin to lead vendors through the fabrication cycle: coordinate design reviews, monitor build progress, and lead tool inspection and acceptance activities.
  • Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to entry-level engineers on the team.
  • Participate in and begin leading portions of tooling design reviews (PDR/CDR)
  • Develop and maintain cleanroom tooling protocols
  • support spacecraft AI&T contamination control requirements.
  • Support root cause analyses on tooling anomalies and contribute to CAPA implementation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field.
  • 2-7 years of professional experience designing tooling, fixtures, or MGSE in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD (CREO, NX, CATIA V5, or equivalent) and PLM/PDM (Windchill or Teamcenter).
  • Solid working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and demonstrated experience performing tolerance and stack-up analyses.
  • Experience with lifting/handling system design, including below-the-hook devices and spreader bar systems (ASME BTH-1).
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Skills

  • Direct experience designing tooling and MGSE for spacecraft, satellites, or launch vehicles in a cleanroom AI&T environment.
  • Exposure to optical instrument handling fixtures or gravity offload systems for deployable structures.
  • Structural analysis exposure (ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP/NASTRAN) for tooling qualification.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-100, ASME Y14.100, and NASA workmanship standards.
  • Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $80,000 - $165,000
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • We are seeking a Mid-Career Spacecraft Tooling & MGSE Design Engineer to serve as a capable individual contributor on our Space Systems manufacturing team.
  • You will independently execute tooling and MGSE designs ranging from assembly fixtures and handling systems to STE and precision integration equipment, while beginning to take on mentoring and technical leadership responsibilities.
  • If you bring solid aerospace tooling experience and the drive to work in a fast-moving space security environment, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on systems that will operate in orbit.
  • support technical presentations for program management and customers.
  • Participate in and begin leading portions of tooling design reviews (PDR/CDR); support technical presentations for program management and customers.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizenship or equivalent ITAR eligibility; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
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