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title: 'Mechanical Engineer, Space Based InterceptorsTooling & MGSE Design (Senior - Staff) at True Anomaly'
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# Mechanical Engineer, Space Based InterceptorsTooling & MGSE Design (Senior - Staff) at True Anomaly

- **Company:** True Anomaly
- **Location:** Denver CO OR Long Beach, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-04-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc/jobs/5091252007

## Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

## OUR MISSION

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.

## OUR VALUES

- 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.

## YOUR MISSION

We are seeking a Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineer, Space Based Interceptors Tooling & MGSE Design to serve as technical authority and team leader for tooling and ground support equipment across our Space Based Interceptors programs. The title and scope will be calibrated to your depth of experience — at the senior end you will operate as a highly autonomous individual contributor with recognized domain expertise; at the staff and lead end you will own the full program tooling strategy, lead a team, set engineering standards, and serve as the primary interface with program leadership, MDA program offices, and government stakeholders. All candidates should bring 8+ years of tooling and MGSE experience within missile defense, missile systems, rocket propulsion, or closely related defense manufacturing domains. Specific level will be determined based on candidate experience.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Serve as technical authority for Space Based Interceptors tooling and MGSE — from requirements definition through design, fabrication, qualification, configuration control, and sustained production support.
- Lead design of complex tooling including precision interceptor assembly fixtures, kill vehicle integration tooling, canister and launcher assembly GSE, STE/ATP fixtures, below-the-hook lifting devices, and missile transportation and environmental containers.
- Define tooling engineering strategies, standards, and best practices; champion DFM/DFMA adoption and drive continuous improvement across the tooling lifecycle.
- Lead or manage a team of tooling engineers and designers: assign work, perform design checker duties, manage deliverable quality, and support career development.
- Own the full vendor relationship lifecycle: SOW/RFQ development, source selection, fabrication oversight, technical disposition of non-conformances, and supplier performance management.
- Chair or co-chair tooling PDR/CDR; present tooling status, risk, and schedule posture to program management, MDA program offices, and government stakeholders.
- Maintain and enforce DoD, MDA, and ATF safety and regulatory compliance across all tooling and GSE designs; serve as the program's tooling safety authority.
- Lead root cause investigations on complex tooling anomalies; drive systemic CAPA to prevent recurrence across the portfolio.
- Own configuration control discipline across the complete tooling data package: models, drawings, BOMs, work instructions, lift safety assessments, and proof test records.
- Develop and maintain tooling program schedules and budgets; provide accurate EAC inputs and proactively surface and mitigate cost and schedule risks.
- Represent tooling/MGSE at Space Based Interceptors hardware PDR/CDR; provide producibility and toolability guidance to hardware design teams.
- Ensure compliance with ASME BTH-1, MIL-STD-882E, ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.100, and applicable MDA and program-specific tooling standards across all team deliverables.

## QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field. Graduate degree strongly preferred for staff and lead roles.
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in tooling, MGSE, or manufacturing engineering within Space Based Interceptors, missile systems, rocket propulsion, or munitions manufacturing. Staff and lead roles typically require 12+ years with demonstrated team leadership.
- Expert proficiency in 3D CAD (CREO, NX, or CATIA V5) and PLM/PDM (Windchill, Teamcenter).
- Expert application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and advanced tolerance analysis; qualified to serve as technical checker for team and vendor designs.
- Proven record of managing complex missile defense tooling programs from concept through sustained production.
- Deep experience directing fabrication vendors: SOW development, source selection, performance management, and disposition of non-conformances.
- Demonstrated DoD/MDA regulatory knowledge: MIL-STD-882E system safety, ATF Employee Possessor requirements, and ordnance-adjacent manufacturing compliance.
- Executive-level communication skills; experienced presenting to senior program leadership, MDA program offices, and government stakeholders.
- U.S. citizenship required; active Secret clearance required. TS/SCI eligibility required for certain program assignments.

## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Extensive direct experience as tooling technical lead on major Space Based Interceptors programs: THAAD, PAC-3/MSE, SM-3 Block IIA, GMD/GBI, Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), JASSM, LRASM, or equivalent MDA/Army/Navy programs.
- Deep experience with kill vehicle integration tooling, canister and launcher assembly tooling, and precision interceptor handling GSE.
- Experience managing ATF Employee Possessor status programs and associated tooling and handling safety regimes.
- Structural analysis expertise (ANSYS, FEMAP/NASTRAN) qualifying lifting and handling equipment to ASME BTH-1 and MIL-STD-882E.
- Experience managing a tooling portfolio spanning 20+ active designs across multiple concurrent MDA or service-funded programs.
- Prior experience authoring missile handling safety assessments, ordnance tooling qualification plans, and ATF compliance documentation.
- Deep knowledge of solid rocket motor handling, assembly, and storage tooling requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise designing large structural weldments for aerospace GSE and tooling — welded steel frames, launcher support structures, integration stands, and handling bases — with proficiency in weld joint design, weld symbol specification per AWS A2.4, pre- and post-weld distortion control, material selection for weldability, and vendor qualification of WPS and welder certifications.
- Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

## COMPENSATION

- Base Salary:
- Senior: $135,000- $200,000
- Staff: $165,000- $250,000
- 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 the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach.
- Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 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. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

## About True Anomaly

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: True Anomaly is a defense technology company exclusively focused on designing and building spacecraft, software, and payloads for space superiority in contested orbital environments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D – $650M fundraise announced in Q2 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Centennial, Colorado, USA (with offices in Long Beach, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; and Washington, D.C.)
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Even Rogers (CEO and Co-Founder) and an undisclosed co-founder (Chief Engineer)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense & Space (space defense / space superiority)
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, allies, and partners (B2G / government)
- **Mission statement**: “Enable a secure, stable, and sustainable space environment for the US, its Allies, and partners.”

## Products & Services
- **Jackal**: A multirole space superiority platform described as a “tactical fighter-interceptor for contested space environments.” Modular hardware architecture with high-thrust, high-delta‑V performance; designed for high-rate manufacturability and maximum operational flexibility.
- **Mosaic**: A full-stack software platform for autonomous mission command and control. Translates commander intent into autonomous actions, enabling real‑time maneuver, sensor tasking, and multi‑domain coordination. Supports “train like you fight” by using the same interface for simulation and live operations.
- **Payloads**: Proprietary sensors and effectors hosted on Jackal’s mission hardpoints, tailored for precision sensing and effects in space.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised – **$1.027B** (Series A $17M, Series B $100M, Series C $260M, Series D $650M)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available from provided sources
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount target of 1,000+ employees by 2028
  - Multiple successful orbital missions (Mission X‑1, X‑2, X‑3; VICTUS HAZE)
  - Opened new Denver HQ (May 2025) and expanded GravityWorks facilities in Centennial, CO and Long Beach, CA
  - Rapid development timeline – first two Jackal spacecraft fielded within a year of founding

## Competitive Advantages
- **Exclusive focus on space defense**: True Anomaly is the only defense tech company dedicated solely to space superiority, giving it a clear mission and undiluted R&D resources.
- **Effect‑driven autonomy**: Mosaic’s ability to turn high‑level operator objectives into precise autonomous actions reduces decision‑latency in contested environments.
- **Operational pedigree**: Founded by ex‑U.S. Space Force operators who wrote foundational doctrine for military space operations, ensuring the product is built for real tactical needs.
- **Modular, high‑rate architecture**: Jackal’s scalable design allows cost‑effective production and rapid iteration, crucial for maintaining a strategic edge.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling production and headcount**: Building out facilities and hiring across engineering, operations, and mission roles to reach 1,000+ employees by 2028.
- **Continued mission demonstrations**: Upcoming and recent flight tests (MX‑3 completed June 2026, VICTUS HAZE underway) to validate end‑to‑end kill chain and rendezvous/proximity operations.
- **Deepening government partnerships**: Offices in Colorado Springs and Washington, D.C. to support close collaboration with U.S. Space Force and allied space commands.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven culture**: Employees are motivated by the direct impact on national security and freedom of operations in space. The company asks “What would it take?” to solve the hardest problems.
- **Hybrid work model**: Offices in Denver (HQ), Long Beach, Colorado Springs, and Washington, D.C. – employees work a mix of in‑office and remote.
- **Comprehensive benefits**: 100% employer‑sponsored healthcare (medical/dental/vision), generous time off, equity ownership, 401k/Roth options, and learning & development opportunities.
- **Rigorous but supportive hiring process**: Stages include a talent screen, hiring manager interview, technical panel (collaborative assessment), focused 1:1s, a founder interview, and a standard background check.
- **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on intellectual curiosity, ownership, resiliency, and a non‑standard approach to complex technical problems. Employees from any technical background are welcome.

## Sources
1. [trueanomaly.space – Company website](https://www.trueanomaly.space/)
2. [trueanomaly.space – Careers page](https://www.trueanomaly.space/careers)
3. [Greenhouse – Job board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc)
4. [LinkedIn – Company profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-anomaly)
5. [Built In Colorado – Company overview](https://www.builtincolorado.com/company/true-anomaly)

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