Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer (II-III)
True Anomaly · Long Beach, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $95,000-$135,000
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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 Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer at True Anomaly, you will focus on developing and optimizing production processes for mechanical structures and mechanisms in spacecraft. Your role involves coordinating with engineers and technicians, supporting manufacturing on the floor, and driving process improvements. You will also be responsible for creating work instructions, resolving non-compliance issues, and collaborating on manufacturability feedback.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Years of relevant experience in mechanical or manufacturing engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems.
- Experience with PLM, MES, configuration and data management controls and systems.
- Experience working to AS9100 process and standards.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical component fabrication, assembly, and testing including precision fastening, bonding, and surface treatment processes.
Nice to have
- Experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of spacecraft mechanical components (e.g., structures, panels, mechanisms, deployables, separation systems).
- Direct experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle structural integration, with an emphasis on precision alignment and interface control.
- Background in spacecraft mechanical or structural environmental and qualification testing (vibration, acoustic, thermal).
- Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIF’s or SAP facilities.
What you get
- Base Salary: Production Engineer 2: $95,000-$135,000
- Base Salary: Production Engineer 3: $120,000-$165,000
- Equity
- Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401K
Worth weighing
- No salary listed for specific experience levels beyond ranges.
- Hybrid work environment with some on-site requirements.
- Must conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations.
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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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