Senior Production Engineer

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are looking for a candidate with a passion for being hands‑on and helping build new technologies. Our production engineers do what it takes to ensure production can keep building. You will gain experience at every phase of the spacecraft program including design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and flight. The company culture is one of innovation and speed, so if you are looking for a place that allows you to reach your full potential, this is the job to consider.

• Supporting the initial setup and scaling of a new spacecraft manufacturing facility
• Generate work instructions for mechanical and electrical assemblies
• Support production operations as needed to ensure workflow stays uninterrupted
• Generate NCRs (non‑compliance reports), support investigation through resolution, and own the execution of dispositions
• Manage calibration and certification of mechanical and electrical GSE (ground support equipment)
• Provide technical and engineering assistance to a team of technicians
• Complete process improvements and corrective actions to increase efficiency of production
• Provide manufacturing expertise to design engineering and contribute to documentation such as drawings, SOPs (standard operating procedures), etc.
• Create spacecraft assembly kits for rapid production

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience with the production of complex hardware
• Experience with PLM, MES, configuration and data management controls and systems
• Experience working to AS9100 process and standards
• Experience with hands‑on hardware and fabrication methods
• Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIFs or SAP facilities

• Experience building space hardware including, but not limited to, fluid systems, structures, harnessing, or PCBAs

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

• Clearance – Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance
• Work Location – Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA
• Work Environment – Temperature, noise level, indoor/outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job
• Physical Demands – Bending, sitting, lifting, and driving

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.