YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking a motivated and hands-on Mechanisms Engineer II to join our Mechanisms team, reporting to the Mechanisms Engineering Manager. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, build, and test of precision motor-driven actuation systems for our orbital platforms. You will work across the full hardware development lifecycle — from concept and CAD design through analysis, fabrication support, integration, and test — and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts spaceflight hardware. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for spacecraft actuation systems using CAD tools 

• Perform mechanical analysis including stress, fatigue, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis to validate designs 

• Support the selection and integration of motors, bearings, gears, and other drivetrain components into mechanism assemblies 

• Generate engineering drawings, BOMs, and fabrication documentation to support manufacturing and procurement 

• Support mechanism assembly, integration, and test activities including functional testing, environmental test campaigns, and troubleshooting 

• Collaborate with motor control, avionics, and systems engineering teams to ensure mechanism designs meet system-level interface and performance requirements 

• Assist with trade studies and design reviews, contributing analysis and design documentation 

• Develop and maintain design documentation including specifications, test plans, and analysis reports 

• Support continuous improvement of mechanisms engineering processes and practices 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field 

• 2-4 years of professional experience in mechanical design and development 

• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) 

• Experience generating engineering drawings and fabrication documentation 

• Familiarity with mechanical analysis methods including stress, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis 

• Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with hardware through build, integration, and test activities 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with precision mechanisms, actuators, or motor-driven assemblies 

• Familiarity with spacecraft environmental requirements including thermal, vacuum, vibration, and radiation 

• Knowledge of materials selection and surface treatment for space applications 

• Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar) 

• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis methods 

• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $90,000 - $135,000

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

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. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

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