True Anomaly
Mechanical Engineer, Spacecraft (II-III)
$90K–$165K
Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA +2 · Full-time · Posted Apr 3, 2026
- Location
- Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
Denver, CO
Long Beach, CA - Experience
- 1–7 years of professional experience in mechanical design; aerospace, defense, or a related industry preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR; must be able to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance.
About the job
Designs and supports development, integration, testing, and delivery of mechanical spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and assemblies for satellites and on-orbit vehicles.
What you'll do
- Design, analyze, and document spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and assemblies, including CAD models, drawings, and GD&T.
- Support hardware development from concept and trade studies through prototyping, integration, qualification, and flight delivery.
- Prepare design review materials and maintain design documentation and configuration traceability.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 1–7 years of professional experience in mechanical design; aerospace, defense, or a related industry preferred.
- Hands-on 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation in NX (Siemens) and/or SolidWorks.
- Working knowledge of GD&T and familiarity with structural/mechanical design and spacecraft mechanisms.
Nice to have
- Experience designing hardware for space or flight environments, or with smallsat/CubeSat platforms.
- Familiarity with structural analysis tools such as NASTRAN or Ansys, spacecraft standards, or PLM tools.
Pay
$90,000 - $165,000 USD base salary
Tools
NX (Siemens), SolidWorks, GD&T, NASTRAN, Ansys, Teamcenter, Windchill
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