About The Role: 

• We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer who wants real ownership in a fast-moving environment. 
• You'll help design, build, deploy, and operate the software that runs Urban Sky's manufacturing operation—a full-stack MRP system that tracks inventory, work orders, bills of materials, quality holds, and serialized parts from receiving through final integration. It's the operational backbone of how we actually build balloons. Because the company is growing quickly, the scope of the role will evolve over time, and you'll have meaningful influence over what we build next and how we build it. 
• You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with the people using the software every day—manufacturing technicians, logistics coordinators, quality inspectors, and finance. There's no product manager between you and them. You'll learn how parts flow through the building, what makes a quarantine workflow painful at 3pm on a Friday, and how a missed traceability record turns into a compliance problem. Translating messy physical processes into clean software is most of the job. 
• The interfaces you build are for operators, not consumers. A shop-floor tech holding a tablet, scanning a barcode, working through a multi-step assembly procedure—that's your user. Touch targets, scanner integration, and drag-and-drop work instructions matter more than landing-page polish. 
• We operate in an aerospace-regulated environment (AS9100). Every mutation needs an audit trail. Serialized parts need end-to-end traceability. "Move fast and break things" doesn't apply to production data. We still move fast—but with the discipline that comes from knowing a corrupted record can ground a flight. 
• You don't need prior MRP or manufacturing experience. You do need to be excited—or at least not intimidated—by learning a complex business domain alongside the code. 
• If you enjoy small teams and solving ambiguous problems, this role is likely a great fit. 

What You'll Do 

• Our overall software team is roughly 7 people, and this team will be just 2 people, everyone works across the stack. That's not aspirational—it's required. A small team with real ownership only works if everyone can contribute quickly and adapt as the company and product evolve. 
• Senior engineers here build trust by shipping early and expanding their scope through demonstrated ownership. 

What we need you to do right away

• We expect senior engineers to become productive almost immediately. 
• In your first days and weeks, you will: 
  • Set up your environment and start committing code within your first day or two 
  • Learn existing systems by improving them, not by watching from the sidelines 
  • Fix bugs, tighten rough edges, and ship small enhancements to production 
  • Participate in deployments, debugging, and operational workflows 
  • Use AI tools from the start to understand the codebase and accelerate contributions 
  • Ask questions, propose improvements, and engage in technical decisions 
• You won't be waiting for a long ramp period. 
• You'll build context by doing real work that ships. 

What you will grow quickly into

• As you gain context, scope expands fast. 
• Within your first couple of months, you'll be expected to: 
  • Own meaningful areas of our stack across backend, frontend, and infrastructure 
  • Lead design and implementation of projects that may span quarters 
  • Make architectural decisions with an eye toward reliability, operability, and future change 
  • Work directly with operators and stakeholders—often non-engineers—to refine solutions 
  • Drive systems from concept → implementation → production → iteration → support 
  • Continuously simplify, improve, and evolve what you own 
  • Help the team move faster by raising technical quality and reducing friction 
• By this point, you're not just contributing—you're a primary owner. 
• There are no lanes to stay in and no handoffs to hide behind. 
• If something feels confusing to an operator, that's an engineering problem. 
• If a system is brittle, slow, or overbuilt, that's an engineering problem. 
• If a workflow on the shop floor doesn't match the software, that's an engineering problem. 
• If requirements change mid-stream, that's reality—and adapting thoughtfully is part of the job. 
• If AI-generated code is messy, that's also an engineering problem. 
• You'll own systems end-to-end, from design through production and long-term maintenance—even as those systems evolve. 

Our engineering principles 

• These principles guide how we build systems in a fast-moving, real-world environment. 
• Design for operations, not just implementation 
• Software doesn't stop at merge. We design systems that can be deployed, monitored, debugged, and safely operated under changing constraints. 
• Favor simple, adaptable systems 
• Clarity beats cleverness—especially when systems need to change quickly. 
• Own the full lifecycle 
• Engineers are responsible for their systems from design through production, operational support, and ongoing evolution. 
• Build reliability through feedback 
• Observability is a first-class concern. Logs, metrics, and traces help us understand how systems behave as usage and requirements change. 
• Use abstraction sparingly and intentionally 
• Abstractions should make change easier, not harder. If they obscure failures or slow iteration, they're the wrong choice. 
• Scale and evolve based on evidence 
• We increase complexity, performance, and scale in response to real operational needs—not speculative futures. 
• Leverage AI with engineering judgment 
• We use AI aggressively to increase velocity and explore solutions, while remaining fully accountable for correctness and maintainability. 
• Embrace iteration as the default 
• Progress comes from frequent adjustments and steady improvement, not rigid plans. 

AI-assisted development 

• AI isn't supplemental here. It's a core part of our SDLC. 
• We use Claude Code for feature implementation, run automated multi-agent code review on pull requests, and have AI-driven quality checks integrated into CI. A meaningful portion of production code is AI-written and human-shaped. The skill we care about isn't typing speed or autocomplete—it's the judgment to review, restructure, reject, or rewrite AI output until it's correct, readable, and operable. 
• We expect you to: 
  • Use AI tools daily for implementation, debugging, refactoring, and exploration 
  • Adapt quickly as tools, models, and workflows evolve 
  • Apply strong judgment to AI-generated code—you're accountable for what ships, not the model 
  • Use AI to build production systems, not just prototypes 
  • Treat AI as leverage, not a replacement for understanding 
• We care far more about how you use AI than which model you prefer. 

What we are looking for

• This is a senior role. We're optimizing for experience, judgment, and adaptability. 
• You likely have: 
  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience 
  • Strong fundamentals in system design, data structures, and architecture 
  • Experience building and operating backend systems at scale 
  • Solid instincts for data modeling, schema design, and SQL 
  • Comfort with cloud infrastructure and modern DevOps practices 
  • Experience owning production systems in environments that evolve quickly 
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate as priorities shift 
• You probably enjoy: 
  • TypeScript and modern web development 
  • Designing clean APIs and well-structured monoliths 
  • Thinking carefully about data models, schemas, and migrations 
  • Infrastructure, reliability, and operational excellence 
  • Mentoring others and raising the bar for the team 
• Learning quickly and adjusting course as new information emerges

Technologies (not a checklist) 

• We currently work with technologies such as: 
  • TypeScript / JavaScript 
  • React, Vite, Mantine UI 
  • tRPC for API contracts 
  • PostgreSQL (raw SQL and migrations, not just an ORM) 
  • ClickHouse for analytics 
  • Playwright for end-to-end testing 
  • AWS, Terraform, Docker 
  • CI/CD pipelines 
• You don't need experience with every tool—but you should be comfortable learning new systems as the stack evolves. 

 Benefits 

• Salary $150,000 - $180,000 per year  
• Stock Options 
• Medical, Vision and Dental 
• Unlimited Vacation Days 
• Cell Phone Bill Stipend 

Civil Project Engineer 

We have a career opportunity for an Civil Engineer to join our growing aviation group in our Colorado division. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience. The candidate must also have experience designing aviation projects. This individual will be developing plans, specifications, and estimates for airport agencies and private clients. 

Location

This position will be based out of our Denver office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Design responsibility for elements such as pavement, drainage, utilities, lighting/NAVAIDS, security and fuel facilities
• Responsible for project design calculation files, ensuring adequate independent quality control reviews
• Manage the process of compiling and coordinating plans, specifications, cost estimates and pay items
• Coordinate and review drafting and the assembly of plan sets
• Develop and oversee task work plans for assigned team members
• Engage in active team communication
• Organize technical meetings among design staff
• Perform occasional field construction observation, sometimes requiring out-of-town travel
• Active involvement in professional organizations

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Experience with FAA design standards preferred but not required
• P.E. license in the state of Colorado or ability to obtain shortly after onboarded
• Demonstrate advanced use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D Modeling
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to perform complex analysis and design
• Ability to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projects
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

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Aviation Project Engineer 

We are looking to hire an Aviation Project Engineer. We offer opportunities to work on a variety of complex local airport agency and private clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience and hold a PE. 

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and when in the office could work out of any of the 45 Benesch locations. The following locations have an aviation team and or focus on aviation business development:  Atlanta, GA, Denver, CO, 4 locations throughout Nebraska (Bellevue, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha) and 4 locations throughout Kansas (Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Manhattan), and Kansas City, MO. Remote work will be considered. 

The Impact You Will Have

• Design responsibility for elements such as pavement, drainage, utilities, lighting/NAVAIDS, security and fuel facilities
• Responsible for project design calculation files, ensuring adequate independent quality control reviews
• Manage the process of compiling and coordinating plans, specifications, cost estimates and pay items
• Coordinate and review drafting and the assembly of plan sets
• Develop and oversee task work plans for assigned team members
• Engage in active team communication
• Organize technical meetings among design staff
• Perform occasional field construction observation, sometimes requiring out-of-town travel
• Active involvement in professional organizations

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Experience with FAA design standards
• P.E. license or planning to obtain license in near future
• Demonstrate advanced use of CADD
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to perform complex analysis and design
• Ability to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projects
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

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About Role: 

Urban Sky manufactures one-of-a-kind stratospheric balloons from start to finish. These balloons are made of a unique airtight material and involve long continuous seams. Making balloons involves patterning, seaming, adhesive bonds and some light mechanical work adjoining rigid fittings to the balloons. The balloons are very lightweight and relatively small compared to other stratospheric balloons, but quite large when compared with things like clothing and outdoor equipment. In this job the candidate would be responsible for following detailed work instructions, blueprints and build documentation. The systems the candidate builds would go on to be used in high altitude stratospheric flights.  

In addition to building balloons the candidate will periodically be required to help with other manufacturing tasks such as assembling test equipment, operating test equipment, general shop upkeep, cleaning and maintenance. 

Key Functions:  

• Build Stratospheric Balloons and Associated Accessories
  • Build Stratospheric and Associated Accessories
  • Cut large patterns 
  • Seam patterns together per a proprietary seaming method 
  • Adhesive bonding  
  • Light mechanical work  
  • Light rigging work creating custom cord (light rope) assemblies and attaching to the balloon 
• Work with Operational Review Board (ORB) to help solve problems as they arise with process or product 
• Be willing to work in a team environment committed to excellence and high standard of quality 

Requirements: 

• Integrity and accountability in all things 
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or new development environment (Preferred) 
• Ability to learn and use complex machinery, large and small (all necessary training will be provided) 
• Ability to use small tools and measurement apparatuses 
• A great attitude, willingness to grow and learn, and strong work ethic 
• Able to stand, walk, and stoop; push, pull and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs 
• Able to work in a development environment with high level of commitment to the team and project success 

Benefits: 

• Medical, Vision and Dental 
• Cell Phone Bill Stipend 
• 15 days paid leave, plus paid holidays 

Compensation ranges from ~$20-26/hr based on experience and qualifications.

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking a talented and driven Electrical Engineer II to support the rapid design, development, and testing of high-reliability electrical systems for our spacecraft programs. In this role, you will execute across the full hardware development lifecycle — from requirements capture and schematic design through bring-up, integration, and production — while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams. You will bring hands-on technical depth, a strong sense of ownership, and the initiative to contribute meaningfully from day one. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test for electrical designs 
• Support the rapid design, development, and testing of high-reliability electrical systems for spacecraft engineering and development efforts 
• Collaborate with system architecture development across cross-functional teams 
• Participate in preliminary and critical design reviews to support program requirements 
• Conduct derating analysis and worst-case circuit analysis 
• Support system-level integration of electrical subsystems, including hardware and software interfaces 
• Perform first article testing, unit-level testing, and production testing 
• Contribute to the development and execution of validation and qualification testing campaigns to ensure reliable hardware 
• Develop and maintain documentation for electrical systems and components, including design specifications, test plans, and operating procedures 
• Support hardware through production, integration, and launch 
• Collaborate with experts from other teams and departments to improve system efficiency, manufacturability, and reliability, and to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and quality assurance processes 
• Contribute to continuous improvement of electrical engineering processes and practices 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 
• 2-4 years of professional experience in electrical engineering 
• Proficiency with PCB design in Altium Designer or equivalent 
• Solid understanding of applicable codes and standards including PCB and PCBA design 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 
• Experience with spacecraft electrical system design and testing 
• Familiarity with spacecraft power systems, avionics, and communication subsystems 
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to spacecraft electrical systems 
• Embedded firmware development experience 
• Experience with simulation tools such as SPICE, MATLAB, and Simulink 
• Knowledge of IPC standards and specifications including IPC-610, IPC J-STD-001, and other relevant PCB design and assembly standards 
• 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

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 
• Work Location—this role will be onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA locations, with travel to other sites as needed.
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is looking for a technician to build our new generation of Spacecraft. In this role you will work all aspects of the Spacecraft build, factory setup and operations.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble and test Spacecraft harnesses per engineering drawings and direction. 
• Assist with the setup and execution of Thermal Vacuum chambers and vibe facilities. 
• Ensure processes and cleanroom protocols are followed by all personnel.  
• Own the product build from piece parts to full assemblies. 
• Execute anomaly dispositions from engineering. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical degree or certification in relevant field 
• 2+ years of professional experience in spacecraft or space products assembly 
• Demonstrated excellence in assembly and integration 
• Proficiency in reading drawings, process sheets, instructions 
• Experience with ESD, FOD, cleanroom operations 
• Experience with spacecraft harness fabrication, rework and installation 
• Passion for the space industry 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team 
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience with torquing, staking 
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and work in a cleanroom environment 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $30-70/hr
  • This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime.
• 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—this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO office.
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is looking for a technician to build our new generation of Spacecraft. In this role you will work all aspects of the Spacecraft build, factory setup and operations.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble and test Spacecraft harnesses per engineering drawings and direction. 
• Assist with the setup and execution of Thermal Vacuum chambers and vibe facilities. 
• Ensure processes and cleanroom protocols are followed by all personnel.  
• Own the product build from piece parts to full assemblies. 
• Execute anomaly dispositions from engineering. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical degree or certification in relevant field 
• 2+ years of professional experience in spacecraft or space products assembly 
• Demonstrated excellence in assembly and integration 
• Proficiency in reading drawings, process sheets, instructions 
• Experience with ESD, FOD, cleanroom operations 
• Experience with spacecraft harness fabrication, rework and installation 
• Passion for the space industry 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team 
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience with torquing, staking 
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and work in a cleanroom environment 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  
  • Level 1: $33 - $40/hr
  • Level 2: $38-$60/hr
  • *this position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime 
• 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—this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO office.
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are looking for a candidate with a passion for being hands-on and helping build new technologies. Our production engineers do what it takes to ensure production can keep building. You will gain experience at every phase of the spacecraft program including design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and flight. The company culture is one of innovation and speed, so if you are looking for a place that allows you to reach your full potential, this is the job to consider. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate work instructions for mechanical and electrical assemblies 
• Supporting production operations as needed to ensure workflow stays uninterrupted.
• Generate NCR’s (non-compliance reports), support investigation through resolution, and own the execution of dispositions.
• Manage calibration and certification of mechanical and electrical GSE (ground support equipment).
• Provide technical and engineering assistance to team of technicians. 
• Complete process improvements and corrective actions to increase efficiency of production. 
• Provide manufacturing expertise to design engineering and contribute to documentation such as drawings, SOPs (standard operating procedures), etc.
• Create spacecraft assembly kits for rapid production. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical engineering or related field  
• 2-4 years of experience for a level II or 4+ years of experience for a level III 
• Experience with PLM, MES, configuration and data management controls and systems.
• Experience working to AS9100 process and standards.
• Experience with working hands-on-hardware and fabrication methods
• Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIF’s or SAP facilities.  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience building space hardware including, but not limited to, fluid systems, structures, harnessing, or PCBAs

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: 
  • Level 2: $75,000 - $120,000
  • Level 3: $90,000-$155,000 
• 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

• Clearance — Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Work Location — this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO office.
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

As Manager, Hardware and Environments Test Engineering, you will lead the Colorado -based team of hardware and environmental test engineers to deliver fully tested and qualified components, developmental units, and spacecraft on aggressive timelines. You will own the test processes, schedules, capacity planning, and the execution outcomes of hardware and environmental test.  

You will partner closely with Program Management and Engineering to provide inputs to program schedules, align capacity with demand, ensure design for test, and drive disciplined execution against test milestones. You will be accountable for adapting test to program needs, continuously improving efficiency, automation, and process maturity to deliver the required quality at the required time.  

This role requires both strategic foresight and hands-on leadership: setting standards, driving automation, solving problems, and developing people to their full potential while ensuring every spacecraft meets mission assurance standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of test engineers providing distance, direction, and motivation to complete the mission, growing capacity within our most important asset: our people. 
• Manage the team and cross-team test coordination utilizing effective and efficient tools that reduce friction and fuel high-quality, high-rate output 
• Own execution of test to meet program commitments including testing component, subsystem, vehicle-level hardware, and environments for qualification and acceptance. 
• Drive load capacity planning: forecast demand, balance resources, maximize efficiency, and ensure teams are properly staffed and focused. 
• Provide accurate inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), engineering reviews, and test reviews, aligning test activities with program needs. 
• Own and continuously improve test processes, ensuring efficiency, repeatability, and compliance. 
• Drive partnership with design teams to ensure high quality design that not only meets requirements, but can be tested to the qualification requirements of a program. 
• Champion efficiency and automation initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve first-time test success, and scale acceptance and qualification repeatability. 
• Ensure test facilities and workspaces are clean, organized, and optimized for safety and efficiency.  

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE 

• Test schedules executed with milestones met and acceptance/qualification delivered at required quality. 
• Efficiency and automation efforts measurably reduce turn time and increase throughput each iteration. 
• Capacity plans that maximize utilization, minimize downtime, while preventing bottlenecks. 
• High first-time yield at quality with reduced anomalies demonstrate process maturity. 
• Team engagement and technical excellence known across the organization. 
• Test processes that are scalable, disciplined, and trusted by stakeholders.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline. 
• First-principles driven approach to engineering and problem solving backed by ability to scale analytical rigor to meet program risk levels and maturity. 
• 5+ years of experience in space system, developmental system, or complex system test across electrical, mechanical, fluids, and environmental. Environmental test experience in thermal, vacuum, vibration, electromagnetic interference / electromagnetic compatibility environments. 
• Mastered use of test processes, tools, and practices including test plans, test equipment design, development, and implementation, and the integration of automation components across these systems. 
• Experience setting up test architecture in manufacturing and test execution system (epsilon 3 or equivalent)  
• Experience with space-grade and ESD sensitive component and assembly testing. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and maintain test equipment and facilities including environmental, structural or mechanical, fluids, and electrical test.  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline. 
• Extensive experience with test ground support equipment and electrical ground support equipment design, development, and implementation in test. 
• Demonstrated ability to stand up spacecraft/component test and environmental test facilities including vibration, thermal, vacuum, EMI/EMC, fluids and pressure.  
• Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one. 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $135,000 - $225,000

• 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—this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO office.
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

As a Mechanical Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be at the forefront of designing and developing the next generation of spacecraft that define the future of space security and sustainability. From LEO/GEO satellites to small sat platforms and on-orbit servicing vehicles, you will own the mechanical design of flight systems that operate in some of the most demanding environments known to engineering. This is a rare opportunity to shape vehicle architecture from the ground up — translating mission requirements into flight-ready hardware that safeguards access to space for the U.S. and its allies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical structures, mechanisms, and assemblies for LEO/GEO satellites, small sat platforms, and on-orbit servicing vehicles, ensuring designs meet performance, mass, and reliability requirements across the full hardware lifecycle.
• Own end-to-end development of spacecraft structural systems and mechanisms — from concept and trade studies through prototyping, qualification, and flight hardware delivery.
• Design and develop primary and secondary structures sized for launch load environments, including sine burst, random vibration, and shock, in compliance with launch vehicle ICD requirements.
• Lead the design of spacecraft mechanisms and deployment systems, including hinges, hold-down and release mechanisms, solar array drives, antenna pointing systems, and other precision moving assemblies for on-orbit operation.
• Package and integrate electronics assemblies and avionics hardware within the spacecraft structure, accounting for thermal interface requirements, EMI shielding, harness routing, and accessibility for integration and test.
• Support propulsion system integration, including structural mounting, propellant line routing, thruster bracket design, and compliance with propulsion subsystem interface requirements.
• Develop and manage detailed 3D CAD models and drawings for spacecraft components, subsystems, and assemblies using NX (Siemens) and/or SolidWorks, maintaining configuration integrity throughout the program.
• Define and enforce GD&T standards on piece part and assembly drawings, and review supplier and team deliverables for compliance.
• Lead and present at spacecraft design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and drive resolution of technical risks, open actions, and subsystem interface trades.
• Serve as a key technical interface with structures, thermal, avionics, mechanisms, and propulsion teams to validate designs and ensure compliance with mission and environmental requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans to support structural and mechanisms qualification, acceptance testing, and on-orbit deployment verification.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and spacecraft engineering best practices.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 6 -14 years of professional experience in mechanical design, with direct experience in spacecraft or satellite hardware development.
• Demonstrated experience designing structures for launch load environments, including familiarity with launch vehicle user guides, load cycle definition, and structural margin compliance.
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft mechanisms design, including deployment systems, release mechanisms, or other flight-qualified moving assemblies.
• Experience packaging electronics and avionics hardware within spacecraft structures, with an understanding of thermal interface management, harness routing, and integration constraints.
• Familiarity with propulsion system mechanical integration, including thruster and tank mounting, propellant line design, and interface requirements.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation in NX (Siemens) and/or SolidWorks, including complex spacecraft assemblies and configuration management.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T principles and ability to define, review, and enforce standards across a program.
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to spacecraft hardware development from concept through delivery.
• Experience with configuration management, MES, and PLM tools (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical content clearly to both engineering and leadership audiences.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience specifically in LEO/GEO satellite, small sat, or on-orbit servicing vehicle mechanical design.
• Experience with smallsat or CubeSat platforms, including mass-constrained design, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) component integration, and compressed development schedules.
• Experience with on-orbit servicing or proximity operations vehicles, including docking mechanisms, capture systems, or servicer-to-client structural interfaces.
• Familiarity with structural analysis methods and FEA tools (e.g., NASTRAN, Ansys) and ability to interpret and apply results to drive design decisions.
• Experience leading spacecraft design reviews and managing technical risk across a subsystem or full vehicle.
• Track record of innovative problem-solving under mass, volume, and schedule constraints typical of spacecraft programs.
• Familiarity with relevant aerospace and spacecraft standards (e.g., NASA-STD-5001, GEVS, MIL-SPEC, AIAA S-110) and their application to design and test.
• Experience interfacing directly with machine shops, fabrication vendors, and manufacturing teams to support DFM and flight hardware producibility.
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment with compressed development timelines.
• Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or above), or ability and willingness to obtain one.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $125,000 - $255,000
• 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

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach. 
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

YOUR MISSION

As a Mechanical Engineer (I-II) at True Anomaly, you will be at the forefront of designing and developing the next generation of spacecraft that define the future of space security and sustainability. From LEO/GEO satellites to small sat platforms and on-orbit servicing vehicles, you will own the mechanical design of flight systems that operate in some of the most demanding environments known to engineering. This is a rare opportunity to shape vehicle architecture from the ground up — translating mission requirements into flight-ready hardware that safeguards access to space for the U.S. and its allies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical structures, mechanisms, and assemblies for LEO/GEO satellites, small sat platforms, and on-orbit servicing vehicles, ensuring designs meet performance, mass, and reliability requirements.
• Assist in the development of spacecraft structural systems from concept and trade studies through prototyping and flight hardware delivery, under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support the design of primary and secondary structures for launch load environments, including sine burst, random vibration, and shock, in compliance with launch vehicle ICD requirements.
• Contribute to the design of spacecraft mechanisms and deployment systems, including hinges, hold-down and release mechanisms, and other moving assemblies intended for on-orbit operation.
• Assist in the packaging and integration of electronics assemblies and avionics hardware within the spacecraft structure, with consideration for thermal interfaces, harness routing, and accessibility during integration and test.
• Support propulsion system mechanical integration efforts, including structural mounting, thruster bracket design, and propellant line routing.
• Develop and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and drawings for spacecraft components, subsystems, and assemblies using NX (Siemens) and/or SolidWorks.
• Create accurate piece part and assembly drawings with proper application of GD&T standards.
• Support design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) by preparing technical documentation, design rationales, and interface control documents.
• Assist in the development and execution of structural and mechanisms test plans to support hardware qualification and acceptance activities.
• Work within configuration management systems and PLM/MES tools to maintain design integrity and documentation traceability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–7 years of professional experience in mechanical design, preferably within aerospace, defense, or a related industry.
• Exposure to or coursework in spacecraft or satellite systems, including structural design, mechanisms, or space environment considerations.
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation in NX (Siemens) and/or SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles and their application to piece part and assembly drawings.
• Familiarity with structural and mechanical design principles, including load paths, joints, and materials selection relevant to launch and on-orbit environments.
• Exposure to mechanisms design, including hinges, deployment systems, actuators, or other moving assemblies.
• Familiarity with electronics packaging concepts, including thermal interface materials, harness routing, and avionics integration constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience designing hardware for space or flight environments, including considerations for launch loads, thermal cycling, vacuum outgassing, and radiation.
• Familiarity with smallsat or CubeSat platforms, including COTS component integration and mass-constrained design.
• Exposure to on-orbit servicing concepts, proximity operations vehicles, or docking and capture mechanisms.
• Familiarity with structural analysis methods or FEA tools (e.g., NASTRAN, Ansys) and ability to interpret results in support of design decisions.
• Exposure to propulsion system mechanical integration, including thruster or tank mounting and propellant line routing.
• Familiarity with relevant spacecraft and aerospace standards (e.g., NASA-STD-5001, GEVS, AIAA S-110, MIL-SPEC).
• Exposure to full hardware lifecycle, from concept and design through fabrication, assembly, and test.
• Familiarity with configuration management and PLM tools (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill) and engineering change processes.
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment with compressed development timelines.
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability and willingness to obtain one.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  
  • $70,000 - $165,000

• 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

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach. 
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for leading the design of mechanical assemblies for flight systems and other ground support mechanisms in the development of our spacecrafts. You will be the technical expert for the Mechanical team providing knowledge and mentorship to junior engineers. This is an opportunity to design and develop our next generation LEO/GEO vehicles, shaping the future of space exploration from the ground up.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems and structures for advanced satellites and/or missile defense products, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and reliability requirements.
• Develop or direct the detailed and organized 3D CAD models for spacecraft components, subsystems, and assemblies.
• Develop or direct the creation of detailed piece part and assembly drawings of flight components.
• Support build/assembly and test campaigns of flight systems.
• Work collaboratively with structural, thermal, and propulsion teams during analysis to validate designs and ensure compliance with mission requirements.
• Drive collaboration with all vehicle subsystems to ensure mechanical designs are inclusive of all system needs
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency, manufacturability, and system performance.
• End-to-end development of mechanical structures, from concept and prototyping to qualification and flight hardware delivery.
• Apply industry specification and best practices to product designs to achieve quality results
• Manage assigned teams/project(s) effectively, achieving desired cost, schedule, and technical outcomes
• Contribute to the creation of process and guiding principles that define quality for the products made and reduce technical escapes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 12+ years of professional experience in Space Mechanisms (hard requirement).
• Demonstrated experience with spacecraft level mechanical architecture, design as well as payload and component level design such as space mechanisms and electronics packaging.
• Demonstrated excellence in mechanical GD&T.
• Experience with configuration control, MES and PLM tools.
• Mastery in CAD tools, such as SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expansive understanding of manufacturing processes available/related to space hardware
• Passion for the space industry.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years professional experience in development and production of space systems.
• Experience in or exposure to mechanical design for propulsion systems, mechanisms, and/or optical payloads.
• Track record of innovative problem-solving in complex mechanical designs.
• Experience working in a startup or similarly dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with full vehicle lifecycle from concept through production and launch
• Aptitude and comfort with/for clean sheet design, requirements creation, and working in environments with substantial ambiguity
• Experience in missile defense product design.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $180,000 - $300,000 
• 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

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location: This is an onsite role at our Centennial Gravity Works facility.
• Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Tooling and MGSE (Senior - Staff) to serve as technical authority and team leader for tooling and ground support equipment across our Space Systems programs. The title and scope will be calibrated to your depth of experience — at the senior end you will operate as a highly autonomous individual contributor; at the staff and lead end you will own program tooling strategy, lead a team, define standards, and serve as the primary interface with program leadership and government stakeholders. Specific level will be determined based on candidate experience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as technical authority for spacecraft tooling and MGSE — from requirements definition through design, fabrication, qualification, configuration control, and sustained production support. 
• Lead design of complex tooling including precision assembly fixtures, spacecraft lifting and handling systems, gravity offload equipment, optical handling fixtures, transportation/environmental containers, and STE/ATP fixtures. 
• Define tooling engineering strategies, standards, and best practices; champion DFM/DFMA adoption and drive continuous improvement across the tooling lifecycle. 
• Lead or manage a team of tooling engineers and designers: assign work, perform design checker duties, manage deliverable quality, and support career development. 
• Own the full vendor relationship lifecycle: SOW/RFQ development, source selection, fabrication oversight, technical disposition of non-conformances, and supplier performance management. 
• Chair or co-chair tooling PDR/CDR; present tooling status, risk, and schedule posture to program management, customers, and government stakeholders. 
• Define and enforce cleanroom tooling protocols; collaborate with facilities to maintain cleanroom certification and AI&T readiness. 
• Lead root cause investigations on complex tooling anomalies; drive systemic CAPA across the portfolio. 
• Own configuration control discipline across the complete tooling data package: models, drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and proof test records. 
• Develop and maintain tooling schedules and budgets; provide accurate EAC inputs and proactively surface cost and schedule risks. 
• Represent tooling/MGSE at spacecraft hardware PDR/CDR; provide producibility and toolability guidance to design engineering teams. 
• Ensure compliance with ASME BTH-1, NASA SP-8077, JSC-65289, ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.100, and applicable MIL-STDs across all team deliverables. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field. Graduate degree strongly preferred for staff and lead roles. 
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in tooling, MGSE, or manufacturing engineering within aerospace or defense. Staff and lead roles typically require 12+ years with demonstrated team leadership. 
• Expert proficiency in 3D CAD (CREO, NX, or CATIA V5) and PLM/PDM (Windchill, Teamcenter). 
• Expert application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and advanced tolerance analysis; qualified to serve as technical checker for team and vendor designs. 
• Proven record of managing complex tooling programs from concept through sustained production. 
• Strong vendor management: SOW development, source selection, performance management, and disposition of non-conformances. 
• Demonstrated leadership: mentoring engineers, driving team performance, and influencing cross-functional partners. 
• Executive-level communication skills; experienced presenting to senior leadership, customers, and government stakeholders. 
• U.S. citizenship or equivalent ITAR eligibility; active Secret clearance required. TS/SCI eligibility preferred. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive direct experience with spacecraft, satellite, or launch vehicle tooling and MGSE in a cleanroom AI&T environment. 
• Experience with optical instrument handling, precision alignment fixtures, and passive gravity offload systems for deployable structures. 
• Structural analysis expertise (ANSYS, FEMAP/NASTRAN) qualifying lifting equipment to ASME BTH-1 and NASA SP-8077. 
• Experience managing a tooling portfolio spanning 20+ active designs across concurrent programs. 
• Demonstrated expertise designing large structural weldments for aerospace GSE and tooling — welded steel frames, lifting structures, integration stands, and handling bases — with proficiency in weld joint design, weld symbol specification per AWS A2.4, pre- and post-weld distortion control, material selection for weldability, and vendor qualification of weld procedure specifications (WPS) and welder certifications. 
• Prior experience as configuration control authority for a major program's tooling design data package. 
• Prior experience or familiarity with launch site complications. 
• Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance. 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $125,000 - $255,000

• 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 Denver or Long Beach. 
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

The next generation of Space Based Interceptors demands hardware that performs flawlessly at hypersonic speeds, survives extreme thermal and aerodynamic environments, and delivers precision intercept against the most advanced threats ever fielded. True Anomaly is building that hardware — and we are looking for engineers who want to be part of it. 

As a Mechanical Engineer at True Anomaly, you will play a critical role in designing and developing flight hardware for some of the most technically demanding programs in the defense aerospace industry. From interceptor systems and kill vehicles to hypersonic flight vehicles, you will engineer mechanical systems that must perform flawlessly in extreme thermal, aerodynamic, and high-g environments — building the hardware that matters most when it counts. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical structures and assemblies for interceptor systems, kill vehicles, and hypersonic flight vehicles, ensuring designs meet performance, mass, survivability, and reliability requirements.  
• Assist in the development of flight vehicle structural systems from concept and trade studies through prototyping and hardware delivery, under the guidance of senior engineers.  
• Support the design of primary and secondary airframe structures for high-dynamic-pressure, high-g maneuver, and thermally coupled hypersonic flight environments, including aerodynamic loading, vibration, and shock.  
• Contribute to the packaging and integration of guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) hardware, seeker assemblies, and sensor systems within flight vehicle structures, with consideration for optical alignment, vibration isolation, EMI shielding, and thermal management.  
• Assist in the design and application of thermal protection system (TPS) components and high-temperature structural assemblies for hypersonic and re-entry environments, including exposure to ablative, ceramic, and composite TPS materials.  
• Support propulsion system mechanical integration efforts, including solid rocket motor structural interfaces, divert and attitude control system (DACS) packaging, and nozzle and thrust vector control (TVC) structural interfaces.  
• Develop and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and drawings for flight vehicle components, subsystems, and assemblies using NX (Siemens) and/or SolidWorks.  
• Create accurate piece part and assembly drawings with proper application of GD&T standards.  
• Support design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) by preparing technical documentation, design rationales, and interface control documents.  
• Assist in the development and execution of structural and environmental test plans to support hardware qualification and acceptance activities.  
• Work within configuration management systems and PLM/MES tools to maintain design integrity and documentation traceability. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.  
• 1–4 years of professional experience in mechanical design, preferably within Space Based Interceptors, hypersonic systems, defense aerospace, or a related industry.  
• Exposure to or coursework in missile systems, hypersonic vehicle design, or high-performance flight vehicle structures, including aerodynamic loading, thermal-structural coupling, or re-entry environments.  
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation in NX (Siemens) and/or SolidWorks.  
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles and their application to piece part and assembly drawings.  
• Familiarity with structural and mechanical design principles, including load paths, joints, and materials selection relevant to high-dynamic-pressure and thermally demanding flight environments.  
• Exposure to guidance or seeker packaging concepts, including sensor integration constraints, vibration isolation, optical alignment, and EMI management.  
• Familiarity with high-temperature materials or TPS concepts used in hypersonic or re-entry applications.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.  
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience designing hardware for high-performance flight environments, including considerations for aerodynamic heating, high-g loading, shock, and vibration.  
• Familiarity with interceptor, kill vehicle, or re-entry system hardware, including mass-constrained structures and precision seeker or sensor integration.  
• Exposure to TPS design or high-temperature materials, including ablative, ceramic, or composite systems used in hypersonic or re-entry applications.  
• Familiarity with hypersonic flight vehicle aeroshell design concepts, including structural joints under aeroheating and TPS panel integration.  
• Exposure to propulsion system mechanical integration, including solid rocket motor, DACS, or TVC interface design.  
• Familiarity with structural analysis methods or FEA tools (e.g., NASTRAN, Ansys) and ability to interpret results in support of design decisions.  
• Background in or exposure to spacecraft or satellite mechanical design, with ability to apply crossover principles from space environment hardware to Space Based Interceptors applications.  
• Familiarity with relevant defense and aerospace standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1540, MIL-SPEC, AIAA S-110).  
• Exposure to full hardware lifecycle, from concept and design through fabrication, assembly, and test.  
• Familiarity with configuration management and PLM tools (e.g., TeamCenter, Windchill) and engineering change processes.  
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced defense environment with compressed development timelines.  
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability and willingness to obtain one. 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $125,000 - $255,000
• 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—This is a fully onsite role. Candidates must be based in or able to commute to our Denver or Long Beach office daily.
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking a Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineer, Space Based Interceptors Tooling & MGSE Design to serve as technical authority and team leader for tooling and ground support equipment across our Space Based Interceptors programs. The title and scope will be calibrated to your depth of experience — at the senior end you will operate as a highly autonomous individual contributor with recognized domain expertise; at the staff and lead end you will own the full program tooling strategy, lead a team, set engineering standards, and serve as the primary interface with program leadership, MDA program offices, and government stakeholders. All candidates should bring 8+ years of tooling and MGSE experience within missile defense, missile systems, rocket propulsion, or closely related defense manufacturing domains. Specific level will be determined based on candidate experience.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as technical authority for Space Based Interceptors tooling and MGSE — from requirements definition through design, fabrication, qualification, configuration control, and sustained production support. 
• Lead design of complex tooling including precision interceptor assembly fixtures, kill vehicle integration tooling, canister and launcher assembly GSE, STE/ATP fixtures, below-the-hook lifting devices, and missile transportation and environmental containers. 
• Define tooling engineering strategies, standards, and best practices; champion DFM/DFMA adoption and drive continuous improvement across the tooling lifecycle. 
• Lead or manage a team of tooling engineers and designers: assign work, perform design checker duties, manage deliverable quality, and support career development. 
• Own the full vendor relationship lifecycle: SOW/RFQ development, source selection, fabrication oversight, technical disposition of non-conformances, and supplier performance management. 
• Chair or co-chair tooling PDR/CDR; present tooling status, risk, and schedule posture to program management, MDA program offices, and government stakeholders. 
• Maintain and enforce DoD, MDA, and ATF safety and regulatory compliance across all tooling and GSE designs; serve as the program's tooling safety authority. 
• Lead root cause investigations on complex tooling anomalies; drive systemic CAPA to prevent recurrence across the portfolio. 
• Own configuration control discipline across the complete tooling data package: models, drawings, BOMs, work instructions, lift safety assessments, and proof test records. 
• Develop and maintain tooling program schedules and budgets; provide accurate EAC inputs and proactively surface and mitigate cost and schedule risks. 
• Represent tooling/MGSE at Space Based Interceptors hardware PDR/CDR; provide producibility and toolability guidance to hardware design teams. 
• Ensure compliance with ASME BTH-1, MIL-STD-882E, ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.100, and applicable MDA and program-specific tooling standards across all team deliverables. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field. Graduate degree strongly preferred for staff and lead roles. 
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in tooling, MGSE, or manufacturing engineering within Space Based Interceptors, missile systems, rocket propulsion, or munitions manufacturing. Staff and lead roles typically require 12+ years with demonstrated team leadership. 
• Expert proficiency in 3D CAD (CREO, NX, or CATIA V5) and PLM/PDM (Windchill, Teamcenter). 
• Expert application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and advanced tolerance analysis; qualified to serve as technical checker for team and vendor designs. 
• Proven record of managing complex missile defense tooling programs from concept through sustained production. 
• Deep experience directing fabrication vendors: SOW development, source selection, performance management, and disposition of non-conformances. 
• Demonstrated DoD/MDA regulatory knowledge: MIL-STD-882E system safety, ATF Employee Possessor requirements, and ordnance-adjacent manufacturing compliance. 
• Executive-level communication skills; experienced presenting to senior program leadership, MDA program offices, and government stakeholders. 
• U.S. citizenship required; active Secret clearance required. TS/SCI eligibility required for certain program assignments. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive direct experience as tooling technical lead on major Space Based Interceptors programs: THAAD, PAC-3/MSE, SM-3 Block IIA, GMD/GBI, Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), JASSM, LRASM, or equivalent MDA/Army/Navy programs. 
• Deep experience with kill vehicle integration tooling, canister and launcher assembly tooling, and precision interceptor handling GSE. 
• Experience managing ATF Employee Possessor status programs and associated tooling and handling safety regimes. 
• Structural analysis expertise (ANSYS, FEMAP/NASTRAN) qualifying lifting and handling equipment to ASME BTH-1 and MIL-STD-882E. 
• Experience managing a tooling portfolio spanning 20+ active designs across multiple concurrent MDA or service-funded programs. 
• Prior experience authoring missile handling safety assessments, ordnance tooling qualification plans, and ATF compliance documentation. 
• Deep knowledge of solid rocket motor handling, assembly, and storage tooling requirements. 
• Demonstrated expertise designing large structural weldments for aerospace GSE and tooling — welded steel frames, launcher support structures, integration stands, and handling bases — with proficiency in weld joint design, weld symbol specification per AWS A2.4, pre- and post-weld distortion control, material selection for weldability, and vendor qualification of WPS and welder certifications. 
• Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance. 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  
  • $125,000 - $255,000

• 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 Denver or Long Beach. 
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

YOUR MISSION

As a Mechanical CAD Drafter at True Anomaly, you will play a vital role in bringing spacecraft hardware to life through precise, production-ready drawings and documentation. From flight components to ground support equipment, you will translate complex engineering concepts into clear, manufacturable designs that support every phase of spacecraft development. This is an opportunity to build deep technical expertise at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and space systems — working alongside engineers and technicians to ensure our hardware meets the highest standards of quality and performance

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop accurate piece part and assembly drawings for flight hardware, GSE, and structural components, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements and GD&T standards.
• Translate verbal direction, sketches, and engineering inputs into detailed technical drawings using NX (Siemens), editing CAD models as needed to support drawing accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and update existing drawings and models in response to engineering change orders, design reviews, and manufacturing feedback.
• Support the production of spacecraft assembly storyboards and work instructions to guide manufacturing and integration teams through build sequences.
• Produce and manage drawing packages for moderately complex flight hardware and GSE assemblies, scaling in complexity and ownership with experience.
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, electrical, and structural engineers to incorporate design updates and resolve drawing-related discrepancies.
• Assist in the creation of technical documentation for design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR), including drawing packages and interface details.
• Work within configuration management systems to ensure drawing revisions are properly tracked and released.
• Support the fabrication and assembly process by providing technical drawing guidance to production and integration teams.
• At senior levels, own complex multi-level drawing packages across concurrent programs, serve as the primary technical resource for drawing standards and GD&T application, and drive continuous improvement in drafting processes and documentation practices.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in drafting, engineering technology, or a related discipline, or 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical drafting or aerospace engineering support.
• Working knowledge of mechanical GD&T principles and their application to manufactured parts and assemblies.
• Proficiency in NX (Siemens) for drawing creation; SolidWorks experience is acceptable.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how drawing specifications translate to fabricated hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering diagrams, schematics, and assembly instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple drawing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for the space industry and a desire to contribute to mission-critical hardware.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries where drawing quality and configuration control are critical.
• Familiarity with spacecraft or satellite hardware, including flight structure, mechanisms, or GSE design and documentation.
• Exposure to assembly storyboarding or work instruction development for production environments.
• Experience working within configuration management or PLM systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter) and engineering change processes.
• Familiarity with relevant aerospace drawing and documentation standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5, MIL-STD-100).
• Experience supporting design reviews and preparing formal drawing packages for technical milestone events.
• Comfort working in both office and production floor environments, interfacing directly with manufacturing and integration teams.
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability and willingness to obtain one.

COMPENSATION 

• Hourly Base Rates
  • CAD Drafter: $28.85 - $48.08 per hour
  • CAD Drafter II: $33.65 - $64.90 per hour
  • CAD Drafter III: $48.08 – $76.92 per hour
  • Senior CAD Drafter: $60.10 – $93.75 per hour

This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime.

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 and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location: this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA
• Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

YOUR MISSION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the analysis and validation of spacecraft and/or Space Based Interceptors to ensure survivability and performance under dynamic environments, including launch, on-orbit, and mission operations.
• Perform detailed structural dynamics analyses, including modal, harmonic, random vibration, shock, and transient response simulations.
• Develop documentation and best practices across engineering team including modeling tools, process documentation, and analysis templates.
• Develop and validate finite element models (FEMs) of spacecraft and/or missile structures and subsystems, ensuring accuracy in predicting dynamic behavior.
• Define and lead dynamic testing campaigns, including vibration, shock, and acoustic testing, to verify structural integrity and correlate models with test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering, to ensure dynamic requirements are integrated into the design process.
• Provide expertise in structural dynamics during trade studies, design reviews, and critical decision-making processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in structural dynamics analysis for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as FEMAP/NASTRAN or HyperWorks/OptiStruct.
• Experience in spacecraft and/or missile defense dynamic environments, including launch loads, aero loads, vibration, and shock.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, fracture mechanics, material properties, and failure modes in aerospace applications.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing, including random, sine, and sine burst vibration

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in structural dynamics analysis for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications.
• Thermal and fluid systems analysis experience
• Mastery of spacecraft-specific structural dynamics challenges, such as coupled loads analysis and dynamic coupling between subsystems.
• Mastery of missile defense - specific structural dynamics challenges, such as aerothermal loading.
• Experience working with lightweight structures, composites, and advanced materials.
• Proficiency in CAD tools, such as SolidWorks and NX for integrating FEMs with detailed vehicle assembly models – Teamcenter for PLM
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation for dynamic testing, including accelerometers, strain gauges, and data acquisition systems.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing including shock and acoustic tests.
• Demonstrated experience with full program life cycle (capture to launch)

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: 
  • Base Salary: $185,000-$315,000
• 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

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Work Location: while we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. On an average week, you can expect to spend at least 3 days per week in office at our Gravity Works facilities.
• Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is looking for a creative Thermal Engineer at the Senior or Staff level to develop new spacecraft. In this role you will be work with a multi-disciplinary product team to rapidly develop and produce new space systems. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a product focused team including mechanical, electrical, software, and automation engineers to rapidly develop revolutionary thermal designs 
• Perform integrated thermal analysis to determine heater/radiator sizing and external coatings required to maintain all elements of the SV in thermal limits 
• Perform thermal detailed analysis over variety of design reference missions (DRM’s) 
• Design and help develop detail piece part and assembly drawings for heaters, MLI, and other thermal control components 
• Assist with electronic thermal predictions and board level analysis 
• Coordinate thermal interfaces between subsystems 
• Support Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Cycle testing 
• Support on orbit operations 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with training in analysis of structures and fluids 
• 6+ years of professional experience in space thermal analysis and control 
• Demonstrated excellence in thermal vacuum testing, analysis and model correlation 
• Thermal experience with spacecraft subcomponents such as optical payloads, mechanisms, structures, etc.  
• Proficiency in tools such as Thermal Desktop and Solidworks 
• Passion for the space industry 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team 
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong Desire to be accountable to day to day tasks, own mistakes, and drive balanced solutions to closure through sound technical solutions and a sense of urgency
• Strong Willingness to go above and beyond to achieve team success through task execution and collaboration

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in aerospace 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salaries: 
  • Senior Thermal Engineer: $130,000-$210,000
  • Staff Thermal Engineer: $130,000-$260,000
• 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

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 
• Work Location— This role is onsite at our Centennial location. 
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Hybrid

YOUR MISSION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the analysis and validation of Space Based Interceptors structural systems to ensure survivability and performance under dynamic environments, including launch and mission operations.
• Perform detailed structural dynamics stress analyses, including modal, harmonic, random vibration, shock, and transient response simulations.
• Develop and validate finite element models (FEMs) of missile defense structures and subsystems, ensuring accuracy in predicting dynamic behavior.
• Define and lead dynamic testing campaigns, including vibration, shock, and acoustic testing, to verify structural integrity and correlate models with test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering, to ensure dynamic requirements are integrated into the design process.
• Provide expertise in structural dynamics during trade studies, design reviews, and critical decision-making processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in structural dynamics analysis for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as FEMAP/NASTRAN or HyperWorks/OptiStruct.
• Proficiency with missile-specific structural dynamics challenges, such as aerothermal loading.
• Experience in missile defense dynamic environments, including launch loads, aero loads, vibration, and shock.
• Proficiency in missile defense – specific structural analysis concerns such as thin wall buckling, pressure vessel burst, and safe-life/damage-tolerance assessment.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, material properties, and failure modes in aerospace applications.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing, including random, sine, and sine burst vibration.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with lightweight structures, composites, and advanced materials.
• Experience with spacecraft-specific structural dynamics challenges, such as coupled loads analysis and dynamic coupling between subsystems.
• Proficiency in CAD tools, such as SolidWorks/NX for integrating FEMs with detailed vehicle assembly models – Teamcenter for PLM.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation for dynamic testing, including accelerometers, strain gauges, and data acquisition systems.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing including shock and acoustic tests.
• Demonstrated experience with full program life cycle (capture to launch).

COMPENSATION 

• Base Salary III: $105,000- $170,000
• Base Salary Senior: $130,000- $210,000
• Base Salary Staff: $155,000- $260,000

• 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

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Work Location—this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA office.
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the analysis and validation of spacecraft and/or missile defense structural systems to ensure survivability and performance under dynamic environments, including launch, on-orbit, and mission operations.
• Perform static structural stress analyses, including inertial and handling load simulations.
• Perform structural dynamics stress analyses, including modal, harmonic, random vibration, shock, and transient response simulations.
• Develop and validate finite element models (FEMs) of spacecraft and/or missile defense structures and subsystems, ensuring accuracy in predicting dynamic behavior.
• Participate in dynamic testing campaigns, including vibration, shock, and acoustic testing, to verify structural integrity and correlate models with test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering, to ensure structural requirements are met.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in structural dynamics analysis for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications.
• OR, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (no years of working experience required).
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as FEMAP/NASTRAN or HyperWorks/OptiStruct.
• Experience with dynamic environments such as launch loads, aero loads, vibration, and shock.
• Good understanding of structural mechanics, material properties, and failure modes in aerospace applications.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with spacecraft-specific structural dynamics challenges, such as coupled loads analysis and dynamic coupling between subsystems.
• Familiarity with missile-specific structural dynamics challenges, such as aerothermal loading.
• Experience working with lightweight structures, composites, and advanced materials.
• Proficiency in CAD tools, such as SolidWorks/NX for integrating FEMs with detailed vehicle assembly models – Teamcenter for PLM.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing, including random, sine, and sine burst vibration.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation for dynamic testing, including accelerometers, strain gauges, and data acquisition systems.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing including shock and acoustic tests.
• Demonstrated experience with full program life cycle (capture to launch).

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary II: $85,000-$135,000
• Base Salary III: $105,000- $170,000
• 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

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Work Location— this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA office.
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is looking for a creative Thermal Engineer to develop new spacecraft. In this role you will be work with a multi-disciplinary product team to rapidly develop and produce new space systems. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a product focused team including mechanical, electrical, software, and automation engineers to rapidly develop revolutionary thermal designs 
• Perform integrated thermal analysis to determine heater/radiator sizing and external coatings required to maintain all elements of the SV in thermal limits 
• Perform thermal detailed analysis over variety of design reference missions (DRM’s) 
• Design and help develop detail piece part and assembly drawings for heaters, MLI, and other thermal control components 
• Assist with electronic board level thermal analysis 
• Coordinate thermal interfaces between subsystems 
• Support Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Cycle testing 
• Support on orbit operations 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent 
• 2+ years of professional experience in space thermal analysis and design 
• Demonstrated excellence in thermal vacuum testing and model correlation 
• Thermal experience with spacecraft subcomponents such as optical payloads, mechanisms, structures, etc.  
• Experience in tools such as Thermal Desktop and Solidworks 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong Desire to be accountable to day to day tasks, own mistakes, and drive balanced solutions to closure through sound technical solutions and a sense of urgency 
• Strong Willingness to go above and beyond to achieve team success through task execution and collaboration 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in aerospace 
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight 
• 5+ years of experience in development and production of space thermal systems 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salaries:
  • Thermal Engineer II: $85,000-$135,000
  • Thermal Engineer III: $105,000-$170,000
• 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

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location—this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO
• 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

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

About The Role: 

Urban Sky is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to own the design, development, and fielding of advanced electro-optical imaging systems aboard our stratospheric balloon platforms. Our payloads operate in one of the harshest environments on Earth. They must survive temperature extremes, near-vacuum pressures, and high shock loads while delivering precision performance. This engineer will design systems that integrate optics (both custom and off-the-shelf), sensors, edge compute, 2-axis stabilization mechanisms, and thermal management systems into compact, flight-ready packages. 

The technical challenges are broad, and so is the ownership. This is a hands-on role on a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team. Your work will span the entire development lifecycle, from initial requirements and rapid prototyping through flight testing and production transition. You will work across a range of commercial and defense products that are making real and lasting impacts today. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Translate product requirements and use cases into ruggedized design solutions for a diverse customer base spanning scientific, commercial, and defense applications 
• Design robust, reusable payload structures with an emphasis on protecting critical components and enabling rapid turnarounds between flights. Perform structural analysis and testing to validate designs against flight load cases 
• Support the design and development of 2-axis gimbal systems including structure design, motor and reducer selection, and feedback architecture to achieve precise pointing control 
• Select materials appropriate for stratospheric conditions balancing strength, thermal performance, weight, and cost constraints
• Design and analyze thermal management solutions to maintain components within operating temperature ranges across stratospheric conditions. Develop and verify thermal models against test and flight data to build confidence in system performance
• Contribute to payload architecture decisions, including evaluating new sensor technologies, identifying candidate hardware for integration, and proposing new payload concepts or capability expansions 
• Plan and execute benchtop testing of subsystems and prototypes to validate functionality prior to flight testing 
• Conduct environmental testing including thermal cycling, vacuum exposure, and shock qualification. Support field integration and test campaigns, incorporating operational feedback into design iterations 
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans, prepare prototypes for flight, and maintain flight safety documentation 
• Analyze flight performance data to identify issues and drive design iteration. Lead post-flight hardware teardowns and failure investigations to determine root cause and inform corrective actions
• Maintain thorough engineering documentation including design/analysis rationale, trade studies, assembly procedures, test reports, and lessons learned to support knowledge retention and production readiness 
• Generate high-quality engineering drawings with appropriate use of GD&T when necessary

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline; advanced degree is a plus but not required 
• 2-5 years of experience in mechanical design and integration of electromechanical systems operating in real-world environments 
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., OnShape, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360) for designing complex mechanical systems 
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, and injection molding 
• Intuitive understanding of tolerance analysis, design for manufacturing (DFM), and design for assembly (DFA), with the ability to design parts and assemblies that are practical to build, inspect, and maintain 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using hand calculations and simulation tools to inform design decisions and the ability to systematically troubleshoot hardware issues when things don't go as planned 

Nice-to-Haves/Preferred Skills: 

• Knowledge in optics, optomechanics, or imaging systems 
• Experience working in aerospace or satellite development 
• Experience developing mechanisms, motion control applications, or gimbal systems  
• Familiarity with integrating mechanical systems with electronics and sensors 
• Knowledge of stratospheric or high-altitude conditions and their impact on mechanical systems 
• Experience with cable and wire harness design 
• Familiarity with Linux or embedded systems 

Requirements: 

• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident 
• Must be located near Denver, CO 

Benefits: 

• Medical, Vision and Dental 
• Unlimited Vacation Days 
• Parental Leave 
• Cell Phone Bill Stipend 
• Stock Options 

Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Field Service Technician to join our dynamic team focused on revolutionizing manufacturing processes. As a key member of our technical workforce, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced robotic welding systems and automation equipment. This role demands a strong understanding of engineering principles, hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems, and the ability to integrate cutting-edge technology into diverse manufacturing environments.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and maintain a state-of-the-art multi-robotic welding system, demonstrating proficiency in robotic kinematics and dynamics.
• Load, monitor, and inspect welded assemblies with precision utilizing robotic vision systems and sensors.
• Accurately manage inventory of parts and completed assemblies.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automation equipment and cells, both locally and at customer sites.
• Record and analyze data to facilitate engineering-driven issue resolution.
• Monitor cell performance and ensure precise part fit-up.
• Operate specialized machines integrated into customer manufacturing processes.
• Integrate autonomous welding cells into customer manufacturing processes, demonstrating proficiency in robotic system integration and communication protocols.
• Service and maintain pneumatic systems, welding equipment, robotics, and electrical automation devices.
• Integrate autonomous welding cells into customer manufacturing processes.
• Gain expertise in Forge processes, including operating the cell through command prompts and code changes.
• Interface with customers to optimize equipment efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering resources to troubleshoot issues promptly.
• Inspect, clean, and replace electrical and mechanical components.
• Demonstrate adaptability to evolving needs and rapid developments in the field.
• Willingness to travel extensively (75%+ of the time) to customer sites

Who You Are

• Technical training, Trade School certification, Associate degree in Engineering Tech, or equivalent industry experience.
• Hands-on experience in the design, assembly, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems, preferably in manufacturing equipment.
• Welding experience is desirable, but certifications are not mandatory.
• Fluent in English and Spanish is desirable, but not required
• Familiarity with fabrication or machine shop processes.
• Comfortable with learning and using programming languages.
• Detail-oriented with experience handling small and fragile components.
• Passionate about collaborative work in a dynamic environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the field.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
• Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
• Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team!

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact HR@path-robotics.com. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is looking for a part-time technician apprentice to build our new generation of Spacecraft. In this role you will work on all aspects of the Spacecraft build, factory setup and operations with the opportunity to rotate through the different disciplines required to assembly a spacecraft.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble and test Spacecraft per engineering drawings and direction.
• Assist with the setup and execution of Thermal Vacuum chambers and vibe facilities.
• Ensure processes and cleanroom protocols are followed by all personnel.
• Assist with propulsion development and integration.
• Execute anomaly dispositions from engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing a Tech degree or certification in a relevant field
• Demonstrated excellence in assembly and integration
• Experience in reading drawings, process sheets, instructions
• Experience with ESD, FOD, cleanroom operations
• Experience with spacecraft harness fabrication, rework and installation
• Passion for the space industry
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with torquing, staking, NAS-1130 inserts and A286 processing of hardware.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and work in a cleanroom environment

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $33-50/hr, overtime work is permitted. 

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—this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO office.
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

As a Mechanical CAD Drafter at True Anomaly, you will play a vital role in bringing spacecraft hardware to life through precise, production-ready drawings and documentation. From flight components to ground support equipment, you will translate complex engineering concepts into clear, manufacturable designs that support every phase of spacecraft development. This is an opportunity to build deep technical expertise at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and space systems — working alongside engineers and technicians to ensure our hardware meets the highest standards of quality and performance

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and lead the development of complex, multi-level drawing packages for flight hardware, GSE, and structural assemblies across concurrent programs, ensuring full compliance with engineering requirements and GD&T standards.
• Translate engineering inputs, sketches, and design intent into precise technical drawings using NX (Siemens), editing CAD models as needed to ensure drawing accuracy and completeness.
• Partner closely with mechanical, thermal, electrical, and structural engineers to drive design-for-manufacturability and resolve complex drawing-related challenges.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of formal drawing packages for major design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure documentation meets program and customer requirements.
• Oversee drawing release and revision processes within configuration management systems, ensuring traceability and integrity across all hardware documentation.
• Support the fabrication and assembly process by providing technical drawing guidance to production and integration teams.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level drafters, contributing to a culture of quality, precision, and continuous improvement within the drafting team.
• At the Principal level, serve as the primary technical authority for drawing standards and GD&T application across the hardware team, establish and enforce drafting processes and documentation standards, and drive cross-functional alignment with manufacturing, quality, and program management stakeholders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of professional experience in mechanical drafting for a Staff hire; 12+ years for a Principal hire, with a strong track record of owning complex drawing packages in aerospace, defense, or a related industry.
• Expert-level knowledge of mechanical GD&T principles and their application across a wide range of part types, materials, and assembly configurations.
• Proficiency in NX (Siemens) for drawing creation; SolidWorks experience is acceptable.
• Deep familiarity with manufacturing processes and the ability to produce drawings that are accurate, complete, and optimized for fabrication and assembly.
• Demonstrated experience leading drawing efforts across multiple concurrent programs with minimal oversight.
• Strong communicator with the ability to interface effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management functions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior drafting talent.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience supporting spacecraft, satellite, or defense hardware programs, including flight structure, mechanisms, and GSE documentation.
• Experience defining or improving drafting standards and drawing template libraries for a team or program; at the Principal level, experience doing so at an organizational level.
• Deep familiarity with configuration management and PLM systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter) and engineering change processes.
• Expert knowledge of relevant aerospace drawing and documentation standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5, MIL-STD-100).
• Experience leading drawing package preparation for major program milestones and formal customer reviews.
• Exposure to assembly storyboarding and work instruction development for complex spacecraft integration sequences.
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment with compressed development timelines and evolving program requirements.
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability and willingness to obtain one.

COMPENSATION 

• Colorado Hourly Base Rates
  • $70.00- $93.00 per hour for Staff CAD Drafter; $86.00- $120.00 per hour for Principal CAD Drafter
• California Hourly Base Rates
  
  • $72.00- $98.00 per hour for Staff CAD Drafter; $88.00- $125.00 per hour for Principal CAD Drafter

This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime.

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 and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location: this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA
• Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

About Role:  

Urban Sky designs and manufactures one-of-a-kind stratospheric balloons entirely in our North Denver facility. These balloons are constructed from a unique, airtight fabric and feature long, continuous seams. The manufacturing process includes patterning, seaming, adhesive bonding, and light mechanical assembly to attach plastic fittings to the balloon structure. While the balloons are lightweight and smaller than many traditional stratospheric balloons, they are significantly larger than typical sewn products such as clothing or outdoor equipment.

In this role, the candidate will be responsible for carefully following detailed work instructions and documenting each build step using provided quality and manufacturing templates.

In addition to balloon fabrication, the candidate will periodically support other manufacturing activities, including assembling and operating test equipment, performing general shop upkeep, and assisting with cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Key Functions:  

• Follow detailed work instructions to build balloon assemblies  
• Cut large patterns, and seam patterns together per a proprietary seaming method  
• Adhesive bonding of balloon fabric  
• Light mechanical work attaching plastic fittings to balloons  
• Light rigging work creating custom cord (light rope) assemblies and attaching to the balloon  
• Parachute manufacturing 
• Provide support in the assembly and preparation of balloon kits 
• Follow a manufacturing schedule and prioritize build tasks  
• Inventory Management 

Requirements: 

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or new development environment 
• A “can do” attitude and strong work ethic  
• Able to stand, walk, and stoop; push, pull and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs  
• Able to work under adverse conditions (e.g., dirty or noisy spaces) 

Nice-to-Haves:  

• Start-up experience 
• Following and providing input to build documentation including work instructions  
• Parts ordering and basic inventory management for tools and parts  
• Candidate does not need to have soft goods experience, majority of these methods can be learned on the job 

Benefits: 

This position is a full-time, hourly position with compensation ranging from $25-$27/hour based on experience. We are required to post this salary range per Colorado law. Your salary will be determined based on your abilities and experience. 

• Medical, Vision and Dental 
• Cell Phone Bill Stipend 
• 15 days paid leave, plus paid holidays