Apprentice Technician

True Anomaly, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice Technician to support spacecraft production, assembly, integration, and testing while developing skills to become a fully rounded spacecraft technician.

The position targets candidates with limited experience, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure. You will engage in mechanical assembly, basic operations, test support, and shop responsibilities, with safety and quality at the forefront in a fully onsite Long Beach

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-1 year of manufacturing, mechanical, technical, aerospace or similar hands-on experience.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfort working with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to work across multiple areas of a production shop.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in and around constrained spaces.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Assembly and Integration: Support the assembly and integration of spacecraft structures, components, mechanisms, panels, brackets, fasteners, and flight hardware.
• Basic Mechanical Operations: Perform fastening, torquing, taping, hardware installation, part preparation, and other basic mechanical tasks after training.
• Test Support: Assist with spacecraft and component test setup and execution, including functional and environmental testing, fixture installation, test equipment setup, and post-test activities.
• Tools and Documentation: Learn to safely use hand tools, power tools, torque tools, measuring equipment; read and follow drawings and manufacturing docs.
• Shop and Material Support: Support hardware movement, material handling, tool control, shop organization, inventory activities, and general production needs.
• Safety and Quality; Cross-Training: Follow safety requirements; document work and cross-train across production areas as needed.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Hand tools experience

Power tools experience

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Reading drawings (DMM/calipers)

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset.We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take?We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people.Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

As an Apprentice Technician , you will support spacecraft production, mechanical assembly, integration, and testing while developing the skills needed to become a well- rounded spacecraft technician. This entry-level role is designed for individuals with limited industry experience who are eager to learn through hands-on training, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mechanical Assembly and Integration: Support the assembly and integration of spacecraft structures, components, mechanisms, panels, brackets, fasteners, and flight hardware. Assist with the installation and removal of components under the guidance of experienced technicians.
• Basic Mechanical Operations: Perform fastening, torquing, taping, hardware installation, part preparation, and other basic mechanical tasks after appropriate training.
• Test Support: Assist with spacecraft and component test setup and execution, including functional and environmental testing, fixture installation, test equipment setup, and post-test activities. Tools and Documentation: Learn to safely use hand tools, power tools, torque tools, measuring equipment, and production equipment. Read and follow drawings, work instructions, procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Shop and Material Support: Support hardware movement, material handling, tool control, shop organization, inventory activities, and general production needs.
• Safety and Quality: Follow FOD, ESD, cleanliness, hardware-handling, personal protective equipment, and shop safety requirements. Document completed work and communicate discrepancies or concerns to technicians, leads, engineers, and management.
• Cross-Training: Develop skills across mechanical production, spacecraft integration, and test. Flex between work areas as production priorities and program needs change.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-1 year of manufacturing, mechanical, technical, automotive, aerospace, aviation, electronics, or similar hands-on experience.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfort working with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to work across multiple areas of a production shop.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in and around constrained or confined spaces.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Trade school, technical school, apprenticeship, or relevant technical training.
• Experience or coursework in manufacturing, mechanical systems, automotive, aviation, aerospace, electronics, machining, or a related field.
• Exposure to engineering drawings, work instructions, torque tools, calipers, gauges, or other measurement equipment.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, maintenance, laboratory, or technical environment.

COMPENSATION

• *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 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.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in True Anomaly's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR).

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (i.e., current Green Card holder), lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Are you currently a U.S. Person as described above, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorization? * Select...

If other, please provide details as it relates to ITAR eligibility. Answer N/A if not applicable.

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Do you need, or will you need in the future, any immigration related support or sponsorship from True Anomaly in order to begin or continue employment with True Anomaly? This includes support (such as J-1, F-1, CPT letter or STEM OPT Training Plan), visa sponsorship for employment (H-1B, H-1B1, E-1, O-1, or TN), and any EAD holders that will need longer term employment authorization (temporary work visa or permanent residency). * Select...