Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II-III - Shape Space's Future

True Anomaly, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class healthcare

Flexible time off

Lunch and snacks

401(k) retirement plan

Dog Fridays

Equity participation

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer (II-III) to lead the mechanical design of flight systems for spacecraft across a range of platforms, from small sats to on-orbit servicing vehicles. You will translate mission requirements into flight-ready hardware that sustains access to space for the U.S.

and allies. You will develop 3D CAD models in NX and SolidWorks, apply GD&T, and work with cross-functional teams to meet demanding performance and flight test requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1-7 years of professional mechanical design experience, aerospace/defense preferred.
• Exposure to spacecraft or satellite systems; structural design, mechanisms, or space environment considerations.
• Hands-on 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation in NX and/or SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles and application to drawings.
• Familiarity with structural and mechanical design for launch and on-orbit environments.
• Exposure to mechanisms design, including hinges, deployment systems, actuators, or other moving assemblies.
• Familiarity with electronics packaging concepts, thermal interfaces, harness routing, and avionics constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize mechanical structures and assemblies for LEO/GEO satellites and on-orbit servicing vehicles.
• Develop spacecraft structural systems from concept through prototype and flight hardware.
• Design primary and secondary structures for launch load environments per ICD requirements.
• Design spacecraft mechanisms and deployment systems for on-orbit operation.
• Package electronics assemblies and avionics within spacecraft with thermal and harness considerations.
• Support propulsion system mechanical integration including thruster brackets and propellant routing.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings using NX and/or SolidWorks with GD&T.
• Prepare documentation for design reviews and interface control documents.
• Develop test plans for structural and mechanisms hardware qualification and acceptance.
• Maintain design integrity in PLM/MES systems and change processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX (Siemens)

SolidWorks

GD&T

Teamcenter

Windchill

Job description

True Anomaly, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer (II-III) to lead the mechanical design of flight systems for spacecraft across a range of platforms, from small sats to on-orbit servicing vehicles. You will translate mission requirements into flight-ready hardware that sustains access to space for the U.S.

and allies. You will develop 3D CAD models in NX and SolidWorks, apply GD&T, and work with cross-functional teams to meet demanding performance and flight test requirements.