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Mechanical Spacecraft Technician (I–III)

trueanomalyinc · Long Beach, CA · Long Beach, CA
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<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p> <ul> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong> We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong> Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BENEFITS & PERKS</span>*</p> <ul> <li><strong>Best-in-class healthcare: </strong>100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options</li> <li><strong>Generous time off: </strong>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</li> <li><strong>Fuel for your day: </strong>Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees</li> <li><strong>And more: </strong>401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays</li> <li><strong>Equity participation: </strong>Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.</li> </ul> <p>*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles</p></div><p><u>YOUR MISSION</u></p> <p>As a Mechanical Spacecraft Technician, you will play a vital role in the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanical systems. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to build spacecraft hardware from early development through environmental testing, flight readiness, and production ramp. This role may be leveled from Technician I to Technician III based on experience, skills, and demonstrated proficiency.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><br><strong><em>Mechanical Assembly</em></strong>: Build, install, and inspect spacecraft mechanical hardware—including primary and secondary structures, panels, brackets, payloads, mechanisms, deployables, thermal hardware, fasteners, and support equipment—using engineering<br>drawings, work instructions, and process documentation.<br><em><strong>Component Preparation and Handling</strong></em>: Prepare, clean, protect, and handle flight and flight-like hardware. Perform precision assembly operations including torqueing, safety wiring, staking, bonding, shimming, alignment, and mechanical fastening while maintaining hardware traceability and configuration control.<br><strong><em>Spacecraft Integration</em></strong>: Support the integration of mechanical subsystems and components into spacecraft structures. Install and route hardware, perform fit checks and dimensional inspections, and support closeouts and access panel installation.<br><strong><em>Testing and Validation:</em></strong> Support mechanical functional testing, deployment testing, alignment checks, mass properties measurements, vibration testing, acoustic testing, thermal vacuum testing, and other environmental test activities. Set up test hardware and<br>fixtures, follow approved procedures, and accurately record results.<br><strong><em>Inspection and Troubleshooting</em></strong>: Perform visual, dimensional, and workmanship inspections. Identify and document hardware discrepancies, support nonconformance investigations, and work with engineering and quality teams to resolve assembly and integration issues.<br><strong><em>Tooling and Ground Support Equipment</em></strong>: Operate and maintain hand tools, torque tools, precision measurement equipment, lifting equipment, assembly fixtures, and mechanical ground-support equipment. Support the development and improvement of tooling and work instructions.<br><strong><em>Safety and Compliance</em></strong>: Follow requirements for FOD prevention, ESD control, cleanroom operations, hazardous materials, lifting and handling, contamination control, and safe work around energized and flight hardware.<br><strong><em>Continuous Improvement</em></strong>: Provide feedback on assembly processes, drawings, work instructions, tooling, and manufacturing methods to improve safety, quality, repeatability, and schedule performance.</p> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong><br>• Technical degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent training in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or a related field.<br>• Relevant experience in spacecraft, aerospace, defense,

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