PRINCIPAL, TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

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.

True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.its allies, and commercial partners. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.its allies, and commercial partners. NOTE: Emphasis tags were preserved where present in content; YOUR MISSION True Anomaly is seeking an innovative Mechanisms Engineering Manager to lead a small, agile team responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of precision, affordable, motor-driven actuation systems for orbital platforms. Reporting to the VP of New Product Engineering, this role encompasses hands-on technical leadership alongside people management, program planning, and product delivery. The team's portfolio spans precision pointing and tracking systems, solar array drive assemblies, reaction wheels, solar array release mechanisms, optical focusing systems, CubeSat dispensers, and 1G test stands. The successful candidate will have deep expertise in spacecraft mechanisms and motor-driven systems, and the drive to vertically integrate in-house solutions that deliver real mission advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES Own the technical direction for spacecraft mechanism systems, including precision gimbals, motor-driven actuators, and associated control electronics

Oversee end-to-end mechanisms development lifecycle: requirements definition, mechanical and motor control design, analysis, procurement, integration, and test

Lead the design and development of precision pointing, tracking, and articulation systems for on-orbit payload and antenna applications

Develop and maintain mechanism performance budgets, including pointing accuracy, torque margin, lifetime, and disturbance analyses

Ensure mechanism designs meet mission requirements for reliability, thermal performance, radiation tolerance, and SWaP constraints

Manage schedules, budgets, staffing, and technical risk across multiple mechanism development programs

Collaborate with avionics, systems engineering, software, and test teams to ensure seamless spacecraft integration

Drive compliance with applicable aerospace standards and lead design reviews with internal stakeholders and customers

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)

Demonstrated experience with motor-driven actuation systems, including brushless DC motors, stepper motors, and associated drive electronics

Strong understanding of mechanism performance analysis including kinematics, structural dynamics, bearing life, and disturbance modeling

Familiarity with GNC interface requirements for stabilized pointing and tracking applications

Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex hardware on schedule

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience with space-qualified mechanisms, including lubrication, materials selection, and life testing for vacuum and thermal environments

Familiarity with solar array drive assemblies, reaction wheels, or other spacecraft momentum and articulation systems

Knowledge of spacecraft structural analysis tools (NASTRAN, ANSYS, or similar) and mechanism simulation environments

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

Work Location —this role will be onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA locations, with travel to other sites as needed.

To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #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.If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.