--- title: 'Senior Assembly Integration & Test Technician at True Anomaly' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-assembly-integration-test-technician-true-anomaly-denver-7v07qr1vy2py' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Senior Assembly Integration & Test Technician at True Anomaly - **Company:** True Anomaly - **Location:** Denver, CO - **Posted:** 2026-09-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc/jobs/5232931007 ## 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 Mechanical Assembly Integration & Test Technician to support mechanical assembly, integration, and environmental test operations for component and system level hardware. This role is split between hands on mechanical integration, installing mechanical components, building sub-assemblies, and supporting build activities, and environmental test operations, including component-level and thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience across mechanical build/integration and test, with strong hands-on experience maintaining vibration (vibe) tables and TVAC chambers. ## Key Responsibilities - Mechanical Integration & Assembly - Install mechanical components and build sub-assemblies per engineering drawings, work instructions, and travelers - Perform mechanical assembly, integration, and disassembly of components, subsystems, and system-level hardware - Fabricate, install, and align test fixtures and ground support equipment (GSE) - Support build activities during down time between test campaigns, including fit checks, hardware prep, and staging - Work closely with engineering to resolve fit, tolerance, or build issues during integration Test Operations & Facility Support - Set up, operate, and support component level environmental testing, including vibration, shock,and thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing - Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration support, and troubleshooting on vibration tables/shakers and TVAC chambers - Install and connect test instrumentation (accelerometers, thermocouples, etc.) and support data acquisition setup - Support facility upkeep, including LN2/GN2 systems, vacuum pumps, and chamber controllers - Troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve hardware/test anomalies during live test operations Other - Follow and help refine procedures, travelers, and work instructions, document results, anomalies, and non-conformances - Maintain calibration records and equipment logs for test facility compliance - Mentor junior technicians on assembly, integration, and test practices - Adhere to cleanroom protocols, ESD handling requirements, and safety procedures at all times Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or technical certification in a relevant field preferred - 8+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical integration, assembly, and test, including: - Mechanical component installation and sub-assembly build - Component-level environmental testing - Thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing - Vibration testing (sine, random, shock) - Demonstrated hands on experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration support on vibration tables/shakers and TVAC chambers - Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions - Experience with precision hand tools, torque tools, and mechanical assembly techniques - Familiarity with test equipment such as chamber controllers, vacuum systems, data acquisition systems, and shaker controllers - Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Test, and Supply chain. - Ability to accurately document build activities, test setups, and anomalies ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience in aerospace, defense, or satellite hardware environments - Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and ESD-sensitive handling - Experience with cryogenic systems (LN2) and high/low vacuum systems - Forklift, crane, or hoist certification - Experience mentoring or leading junior technicians Physical Requirements - Ability to lift up to 40 lbs - Ability to work in cleanroom and lab environments, including exposure to cryogenic materials and vacuum systems - Willingness to work flexible hours during test campaigns, including occasional off-shift or weekend work as needed - Ability to stand, kneel, and work in confined spaces for extended periods as needed ## COMPENSATION - Base Salary: - Senior Technician- $41-$57.50/hr - *this position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime - 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—this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO office. - 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. 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