Senior Mechanical Engineer – Hypersonic Defense Systems

True Anomaly, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible time off

In-office lunch

401(k) retirement plan

Parental Leave

Dog Fridays

Equity participation

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. in Denver, CO, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design flight hardware for hypersonic and defense aerospace applications.

You will develop 3D CAD models in NX and SolidWorks, create detailed drawings with GD&T, and work with cross-functional teams to advance safe, reliable systems. You'll join a fast-paced startup environment, participate in design reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR), and help move concepts from concept to hardware qualification while maintaining design integrity in PLM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 4-8 years of mechanical design experience in missile defense or defense aerospace.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling in NX and/or SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of GD&T applications to drawings and assemblies.
• Familiarity with high-temperature materials or TPS concepts.
• Experience with structural analysis methods or FEA tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical structures for defense aerospace.
• Assist development of flight vehicle structural systems from concept to hardware delivery.
• Support primary/secondary airframe structures for hypersonic flight environments.
• Contribute to packaging of GN&C hardware and sensor systems within structures.
• Assist in TPS components and high-temperature structural assemblies.
• Support propulsion system mechanical integration interfaces.
• Develop 3D CAD models and drawings using NX and/or SolidWorks.
• Create GD&T-compliant piece parts and assembly drawings.
• Support design reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR) with documentation and interfaces.
• Develop structural/test plans for hardware qualification and testing.
• Work in CM/PLM systems to maintain design traceability.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Team collaboration

GD&T application

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

NX (Siemens)

SolidWorks

FEA tools (NASTRAN/Ansys)

Job description

True Anomaly, Inc. in Denver, CO, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design flight hardware for hypersonic and defense aerospace applications.

You will develop 3D CAD models in NX and SolidWorks, create detailed drawings with GD&T, and work with cross-functional teams to advance safe, reliable systems. You'll join a fast-paced startup environment, participate in design reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR), and help move concepts from concept to hardware qualification while maintaining design integrity in PLM