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Mechanical Engineer, Space Based Interceptors (Senior - Staff)

True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $135,000 - $250,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
high
179 stale, 4 reposted of 183 open
Hiring momentum
220 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from True Anomaly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for True Anomaly.

About this role

As a Mechanical Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for designing and developing flight hardware for space-based interceptors and hypersonic vehicles. Your role involves leading mechanical design efforts, defining structural philosophies, and ensuring compliance with rigorous aerospace standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also mentor junior engineers and support program management efforts.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of True Anomaly as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • 7–15+ years of professional experience in mechanical design, primarily on Space Based Interceptors, hypersonic vehicles, or high-performance flight systems
  • Demonstrated expertise in flight vehicle structural design for high-dynamic-pressure, thermally coupled, and high-g flight environments
  • Extensive hands-on experience with guidance and seeker packaging architecture
  • Deep experience with thermal protection system design and high-temperature materials
  • Proven experience leading mechanical integration of propulsion subsystems

Nice to have

  • Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 10+ years of experience specifically in interceptor systems, kill vehicles, or hypersonic flight vehicle mechanical design
  • Experience as a lead mechanical engineer or chief engineer on a Space Based Interceptors or hypersonic program
  • Deep experience with kill vehicle or hit-to-kill interceptor hardware
  • Experience with hypersonic flight vehicle aeroshell design

What you get

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
  • Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
  • 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
  • Equity participation as part of total compensation

Worth weighing

  • No remote work mentioned; candidates must be located near Denver or Long Beach
  • The role involves high responsibility and leadership, which may require significant time commitment and stress
  • The position requires compliance with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, which may limit candidate eligibility

Summarised from True Anomaly's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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