Mechanisms Engineer II

Menlo Ventures; Laguna Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Dog Fridays

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks a motivated and hands-on Mechanisms Engineer II to join our Mechanisms team, reporting to the Mechanisms Engineering Manager. You will contribute to the design, development, build, and test of precision motor-driven actuation systems for orbital platforms across the hardware lifecycle.

Requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 2–4 years of mechanical design experience, and SolidWorks proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 2-4 years of professional experience in mechanical design and development.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience generating engineering drawings and fabrication documentation.
• Familiarity with mechanical analysis methods including stress, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work hands‑on with hardware through build, integration, and test activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for spacecraft actuation systems using CAD tools
• Perform mechanical analysis including stress, fatigue, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis to validate designs
• Support the selection and integration of motors, bearings, gears, and other drivetrain components into mechanism assemblies
• Generate engineering drawings, BOMs, and fabrication documentation to support manufacturing and procurement
• Support mechanism assembly, integration, and test activities including functional testing, environmental test campaigns, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with motor control, avionics, and systems engineering teams to ensure mechanism designs meet system‑level interface and performance requirements
• Assist with trade studies and design reviews, contributing analysis and design documentation
• Develop and maintain design documentation including specifications, test plans, and analysis reports
• Support continuous improvement of mechanisms engineering processes and practices

Skills

Communication

Hands-on hardware

GD&T

Mechanical design

Space environment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANYSYS/NASTRAN

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.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

YOUR MISSION

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for spacecraft actuation systems using CAD tools
• Perform mechanical analysis including stress, fatigue, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis to validate designs
• Support the selection and integration of motors, bearings, gears, and other drivetrain components into mechanism assemblies
• Generate engineering drawings, BOMs, and fabrication documentation to support manufacturing and procurement
• Support mechanism assembly, integration, and test activities including functional testing, environmental test campaigns, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with motor control, avionics, and systems engineering teams to ensure mechanism designs meet system‑level interface and performance requirements
• Assist with trade studies and design reviews, contributing analysis and design documentation
• Develop and maintain design documentation including specifications, test plans, and analysis reports
• Support continuous improvement of mechanisms engineering processes and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 2-4 years of professional experience in mechanical design and development
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience generating engineering drawings and fabrication documentation
• Familiarity with mechanical analysis methods including stress, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work hands‑on with hardware through build, integration, and test activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with precision mechanisms, actuators, or motor‑driven assemblies
• Familiarity with spacecraft environmental requirements including thermal, vacuum, vibration, and radiation
• Knowledge of materials selection and surface treatment for space applications
• Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar)
• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis methods
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $135,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

#LI-Onsite

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 know.