Mechanical Engineer, True Anomaly
$105-170k
+ Equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office
Space material manufacturer
Job no longer available
Space material manufacturer
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$105-170k
+ Equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To revolutionize space domain awareness, security, and sustainability by developing full-stack, mission-driven technologies that protect the freedoms and interests of the United States and its allies.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 4+ years of professional experience in mechanical design
- Demonstrated experience with spacecraft level mechanical architecture design, as well as component design for space mechanisms, and packaging electronics for the space environment
- Demonstrated a strong knowledge in mechanical GD&T
- Experience with configuration control, MES and PLM tools
- Proficiency in CAD tools, such as SolidWorks
- Passion for the space industry
- Proven ability to lead projects from concept to delivery in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
Desirable
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
- 5+ years of experience in development and production of space systems
- Experience in or exposure to mechanical design for propulsion systems, mechanisms, and/or payloads
- Track record of innovative problem-solving in complex mechanical designs
- Experience working in a startup or similarly dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with full vehicle lifecycle from concept through production
What the job involves
- As a Mechanical Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for designing mechanical assemblies for flight systems and other ground support mechanisms in the development of our spacecrafts. This is an opportunity to design and develop our next generation LEO/GEO vehicles, shaping the future of space exploration from the ground up
- Support the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems and structures for advanced satellites, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and reliability requirements
- End-to-end development of mechanical structures, from concept and prototyping to qualification and flight hardware delivery
- Develop detailed and organized 3D CAD models for spacecraft components, subsystems, and assemblies
- Create detailed piece part and assembly drawings of flight components
- Work collaboratively with structural, thermal, and propulsion teams during analyses to validate designs and ensure compliance with mission requirements
- Support build/assembly and test campaigns of flight systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency, manufacturability, and system performance
- Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs
Application process
- This position will be open until it is successfully filled
Our take
True Anomaly is a space tech startup composed of former military operators and engineers. The Colorado-based company is focused on building spacecraft and software solutions designed to secure U.S. commercial and military interests in space. It has already developed a fully-integrated platform with seamless satellite, navigation, and data-capture technologies that provide security and training for the quickly evolving space market.
Founded in 2022, True Anomaly has already designed its first spacecraft, the Jackal Autonomous Orbital Vehicle, which can be used to train operators on the ground or as intelligence-gathering tools against adversarial spacecraft. Alongside this, the startup has built a 35,000-square-foot facility in Denver to manufacture the Jackals and hired a team of close to 60 people.
With impressive capital gained at the end of 2023, the company validated the Jackal's technical and operational capabilities and made the necessary investments to scale production. Despite this healthy injection of funding, it still had to streamline staff in spring 2024, but is looking leaner and more agile for it, planning to partner with Firefly Aerospace to launch The Jackal in 2025.
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Insights
296% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2025
$130m
SERIES C
Dec 2023
$100m
SERIES B
Total funding: $271.7m
Company benefits
- Vesting Equity
- Full-coverage medical, dental, and vision with company-covered co-pays
- Company Sponsored 401K
- Relocation Pay
- 25 days of paid time off annually
- Options for in-office and remote work
- Flexible work-hour policy
Company HQ
Civic Center, Denver, CO
Leadership
Even Rogers
(CEO & Co-Founder)Previously served as an Officer in the USAF, where they led interdisciplinary teams of space operators, scientists, and engineers to develop and evaluate the operational performance of military systems and tactics designed to protects U.S and allied assets.
Tom N.
(Co-Founder)Previously served as the Chief of the Joint Fires Element in Joint Task Force Space Defence within the U.S. Space Command. As well as holding several high-stakes technical positions, including Wing Weapons Officer, Space Weapons Officers, and Orbital Warfare Phase Developer and Manager.
Kyle Zakrzewski
(Co-Founder & Chief Engineering Officer)Previously served as the Orbital Warfare Chief of Training for the USAF. Other roles served at the USAF include, Maintenance Flight Commander, Officer In Charge of Protected SATCOM Operations, and Cyberspace Operations Officer.
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