Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer

Long Beach, CAfull time

On Site

$85k–$105k

H1B: no

Trueanomalyinc Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer develops and optimizes production processes for mechanical structures and mechanism systems for spacecraft. Coordinates with engineers and technicians to create optimized designs and ensure efficient hardware builds.

Responsibilities

Support the setup and scaling of spacecraft mechanical manufacturing capabilities for developmental programs and rate production.
Develop work instructions for the assembly, integration, and test of structural subsystems, mechanisms, deployables, and related ground support equipment and tooling.
Directly support production on the floor to ensure efficient build of mechanical hardware, addressing bottlenecks and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
Generate and resolve non-compliance reports for mechanical hardware, conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Oversee calibration and certification of mechanical ground support equipment including fixtures, lifting devices, and test equipment
Drive process improvements and corrective actions to increase the efficiency and reliability of mechanical hardware manufacturing.
Collaborate with design engineering to provide manufacturability feedback and contribute to technical documentation, including drawings, process flows, and test specifications.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in aerospaceExperience with PLMExperience in the design

Required

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 in line with engineering level.
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.

Preferred

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.