Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer (Senior-Lead)

<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p>
<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p>
<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">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.</p>
<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p>
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<li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li>
<li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong> We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li>
<li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong> Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li>
</ul></div><p><strong> YOUR MISSION</strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing new technologies in space. As a Senior/Lead Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer, you will own production engineering strategy and execution for mechanical structures and mechanism systems across multiple spacecraft programs. You will build scalable manufacturing processes, lead and develop production engineering teams, and partner with design engineering to drive manufacturability from concept through high-rate production. This role requires deep technical expertise, proven leadership in production environments, and the ability to build systems and teams that scale.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Level and compensation will be determined based on experience, technical depth, leadership capability, and scope of prior manufacturing programs owned.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead and mentor a team of spacecraft mechanical production engineers, providing technical guidance, production metrics, skill development, and performance management.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own the production engineering strategy and execution for mechanical structures and mechanism systems to achieve cost, rate, and quality targets for low and high rate production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Drive technical reviews with design engineering and make critical go/no-go production engineering decisions to ensure design is manufacturable.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own the setup and scaling of manufacturing factory capabilities for developmental programs and rate production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop technical documentation and work instructions for the assembly, integration, and test of structures, mechanisms, deployables, and related ground support equipment and tooling.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Directly support production on the floor to ensure efficient build of mechanical structures and mechanism systems, addressing bottlenecks and non-conformances, and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Drive continuous improvements and corrective actions to increase efficiency and reliability of mechanical hardware manufacturing by utilizing production metrics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Drive engagement with Supply Chain on vendor management, supplier qualification and development, and make/buy strategies for mechanical hardware</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee calibration and certification of mechanical ground support equipment including fixtures, lifting devices, and test equipment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">QUALIFICATIONS</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineering or related field.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in manufacturing engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems commensurate with the level of responsibility.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong communication and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to influence design decisions, drive cross-functional alignment, and present technical information to diverse audiences.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with PLM, MES, configuration and data management controls and systems. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working to AS9100 process and standards. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on experience with mechanical component fabrication, assembly, and testing including precision drilling, fastening, bonding, composite layup, CNC machining, welding, additive manufacturing, and surface treatment processes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIF’s or SAP facilities.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in design, manufacturing, testing, and integration of spacecraft mechanical structures and mechanism systems (e.g., structures, fairings/panels, mechanisms, deployables, separation systems). </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in selecting and commissioning equipment to enable production</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Expertise in at least one mechanical manufacturing domain: composites, metallics, CNC machining, bonding, additive manufacturing, drilling, fastening, welding, tooling, vehicle structural integration, precision alignment, interface control.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Expert-level understanding of AS9100</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Background in spacecraft mechanical or structural environmental and qualification testing (vibration, acoustic, thermal)</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">COMPENSATION</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Base Salary:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-ccp-props="{}">$140,000-$175,000</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Equity + Benefits</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"><em><span class="TextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0">Your actual level and base salary will be </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0">determined</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0"> on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.</span></span></em><span class="EOP SCXW83253800 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></p>
<p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Work Location</strong>—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.</li>
<li><strong>Work environment</strong>—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.</li>
<li><strong>Physical demands</strong>—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.</li>
</ul>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0">This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0">submit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0"> your application, please follow the directions below.</span></span><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW267002851 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0">#LI-Onsite </span></strong></span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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