Hiring: Director, Production and Test Engineering Company: True Anomaly Location: Denver, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 10:29:05 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, MATLAB, Python About the job Experience: •10 years of experience in space component, spacecraft production, and testing. •15+ years of experience in space component and/or spacecraft production and testing. •Over 10 years of experience in space component, spacecraft production, and testing. Required Skills: •Lead and mentor a high-performing team across production, test, and manufacturing engineering. •Own execution of production and test schedules to meet program delivery commitments. •Drive load capacity planning - forecast demand, balance resources, and ensure teams are properly staffed and focused. •Provide accurate inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), aligning production and test activities with program needs. •Own and continuously improve build and test processes, ensuring efficiency, repeatability, and compliance with AS9100/ISO9001 standards. •Champion efficiency and automation initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve first-time yield, and scale production capability. •Oversee test execution, including requirements verification, procedure development, data analysis, and anomaly resolution. •Lead root cause investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline. •In-depth knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 production standards, requirements, and testing protocols. •Proven track record in managing high-rate, complex components and assemblies, as well as executing detailed test plans. •Extensive experience with MRP, PLM, and MES application systems, and the integration of automation components across these systems. •Strong expertise in lean manufacturing principles, rapid prototyping methodologies, and environmental testing such as vibration, thermal, or shock testing. •Solid understanding of spacecraft testing facilities and tooling, including vibration tables, TVAC, EMI/EMC chambers, optical alignment stations, and FlatSats. •Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and maintain a cleanroom environment, ensuring organization and cleanliness to the highest standards. •Master’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline. •Operational familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python for data processing or test automation. •Capable of building and maintaining IMS schedules with Program Management and schedulers with a deep understanding of critical paths and mitigation techniques. Compensation: •$190,000 - $265,000 / year •Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!