Staff Mechanical Engineer

Summary

Join True Anomaly, a company building innovative space technology, as a Staff Mechanical Engineer. You will lead the design and development of mechanical systems for advanced satellites and our next-generation cislunar vehicle. This role involves leading a team, performing analyses, creating detailed designs, and managing projects from concept to delivery. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, and proficiency in CAD software. The company offers a competitive salary, equity, and benefits including health, dental, vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, and parental leave. The role is initially remote but will transition to a hybrid model.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 7+ years of professional experience in mechanical design
• Demonstrated experience with spacecraft level mechanical architecture, design as well as component design such as space mechanisms and packaging electronics for the space environment
• Demonstrated knowledge in mechanical GD&T
• Experience with configuration control, MES and PLM tools
• Proficiency in CAD tools in Solidworks
• Passion for the space industry
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept to delivery in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems and structures for advanced satellites, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and reliability requirements
• Lead the end-to-end development of mechanisms, from concept and prototyping to qualification and flight hardware delivery
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for spacecraft components, subsystems, and assemblies
• Perform structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses to validate designs and ensure compliance with mission requirements
• Design and develop detail piece part and assembly drawings
• Assemble and test development and flight systems
• Manage team of mechanical engineers and CAD drafting technicians
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency, manufacturability, and system performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical
• 5+ years experience in development and production of space systems
• Experience in or exposure to mechanical design for propulsion systems, mechanisms, and/or payloads
• Proficiency in analysis tools such as NASTRAN, Thermal Desktop or similar
• Experience with equipment operation in vibration facilities
• Track record of innovative problem-solving in complex mechanical designs
• Experience working in a startup or similarly dynamic and fast-paced environment

Benefits

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