True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.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.

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,canisterand 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. SOW/RFQ development, source selection, fabrication oversight, technical disposition of non-conformances, and supplier performance management. 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.

Own configuration control discipline across the complete tooling data package: models, drawings, BOMs, work instructions, lift safety assessments, and proof test records. provideaccurateEAC inputs and proactively surface and mitigate cost and schedule risks. provide producibility and toolability guidance to hardware design teams. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field. Graduate degreestronglypreferred 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. Expertproficiencyin 3D CAD (CREO, NX, or CATIA V5) and PLM/PDM (Windchill, Teamcenter). 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, andordnance-adjacent manufacturing compliance. Executive-level communication skills; Extensive direct experience as tooling technical lead on major Space Based Interceptors programs: Deep experience with kill vehicle integration tooling, canister and launcher assembly tooling, and precision interceptor handling GSE. 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. Equity + Advantages including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 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.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. #

📌 Mechanical Engineer, Space Based Interceptorstooling & Mgse Design (Senior - Staff) (Quinte West)
🏢 True Anomaly
📍 Quinte West