Structures Technician (I,II,III or Senior)

True Anomaly; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,083 - 117,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly, located in Long Beach, California, is hiring a Structures Technician to contribute to the fabrication and assembly of advanced aerospace structures. This role involves ensuring the highest quality standards during the setup of our new manufacturing facility. Ideal candidates will possess a technical degree and relevant experience in spacecraft assembly. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively are essential. The position offers competitive hourly rates and benefits, including health, dental, and 401K options.

Qualifications

• Tech degree or certification in relevant field.
• Years of experience in spacecraft or space products assembly.
• Demonstrated excellence in structural assembly and integration.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and install aerospace structures from engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate mechanical structures into vehicles.
• Perform precision drilling and fastening operations to meet standards.

Skills

Assembly skills

Integration skills

Reading engineering drawings

Communication skills

Ability to lift 25lbs

Education

Technical degree or certification

Tools

Precision drilling tools

Industrial machinery

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 a Structures Technician, you will help build our next generation of spacecraft and space systems. In this role, you will be instrumental in hands‑on fabrication, assembly, and integration of advanced aerospace structures. You will also play a vital part in the setup of our new manufacturing facility, ensuring the highest standards of quality are met as we scale up our operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assembly: Build, assemble, fit, and install precision structural and mechanical components for spacecraft and space systems, working from engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Integration: Collaborate closely with engineering teams from design and manufacturing across all subsystems, including fluids and propulsion, avionics, mechanical and structural, test, and quality teams to integrate mechanical structures into space vehicles.
• Drilling and Tolerances: Perform precision drilling operations to specified tolerances using appropriate tools and techniques. Ensure proper hole alignment, cleanliness, and dimensional accuracy. Conduct countersinking, reaming, and riveting as required to meet NAS standards.
• Fastening and Joining: Install rivets, bolts, hand fasteners, and other structural fasteners with precision, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and finish. Verify correct torque specifications and fastening procedures according to aerospace standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tech degree or certification in relevant field.
• Years of experience in spacecraft or space products assembly in line with technician level.
• Demonstrated excellence in structural and mechanical assembly and integration.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, schematics, process sheets, and work instructions.
• Experience with electrostatic discharge sensitive, foreign object and debris critical, and cleanroom operations.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift 25lbs and work in and around constrained and confined spaces.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Machining and component manufacturing experience.
• Operating industrial and other large machinery.
• Experience with crane and other lift operations and rigging.

CMPENSATION

BASE SALARY

• Technician Level 1: $32‑45/hr
• Technician Level 2: $40‑55/hr
• Technician Level 3: $50‑70/hr
• Technician Senior Level: $65‑85/hr
• 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 Long Beach or Los Angeles. 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.

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.