Component Test Engineer (I-III)

Trueanomalyinc; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

PTO and holidays

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True AnomalyNear Long Beach, CA is hiring a Components Test Engineer to lead and support the full Verification and Validation lifecycle of avionics components for aerospace applications. You will plan, execute, and document tests from board bring-up through qualification, collaborating with design, hardware, and software teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with test procedures, lab equipment, and scripting (Python/MATLAB).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required.
• Experience in avionics component test engineering for aerospace applications preferred.
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up and hardware debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement functional test procedures to verify component performance against design specifications.
• Develop automated test scripts and sequences to improve test efficiency and repeatability.
• Perform electrical characterization and validation of components under various operating conditions.
• Analyze test data and provide feedback to design teams for continuous improvement.
• Execute acceptance test procedures in accordance with program requirements and customer specifications.
• Plan and conduct environmental qualification testing including thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC testing.
• Debug hardware issues at the component and/or board level using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test documentation including test procedures, verification matrices, test reports, and requirements traceability.
• Participate in key technical reviews to support flight and test readiness of avionics components.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Board bring-up

Test automation

Troubleshooting hardware

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Function generators

Logic analyzers

LabVIEW

GPIB/USB/Ethernet

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 areseekinga talented and motivatedComponentsTest Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you willlead andsupport thefull VerificationandValidationlifecycleof advanced avionicscomponentsand subsystems for aerospace applications.You willbe responsible forplanning, executing, and documenting component-level tests across all phases—frominitialboard bring-up through functional testing, acceptance testing, and qualification testing—ensuring allavionicscomponents meet performance specifications and reliability standards in demanding aerospace environments. You will collaborate closely with design, hardware, and software teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement functional test procedures to verifycomponentperformance against design specifications.
• Develop automated test scripts and sequences to improve test efficiency and repeatability.
• Perform electrical characterization and validation of components under various operating conditions.
• Analyze test data and provide feedback to design teams for continuous improvement.
• Execute acceptance test proceduresin accordance withprogram requirements and customer specifications.
• Plan and conduct environmental qualification testing including thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC testing.
• Debug hardware issues at thecomponentand/orboard level using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Develop andmaintaincomprehensive test documentation including test procedures, verification matrices, test reports, and requirements traceability based oncomponentspecifications.
• Participate in key technical reviews (design, test readiness, etc.) to support flight and test readiness of avionicscomponents and sub-systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringorComputer Engineering.
• Years of experience in avionicscomponenttest engineering for aerospace applications (spaceflight, satellites, spacecraft, or similar)inline with engineering level.
• Hands‑on experience with board bring‑up and hardware debugging.
• Proficiencywith lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, function generators, and logic analyzers.
• Understanding of digital and analog circuit principles.
• Experience developing test procedures and documentation.
• Proficient in developing test plans, requirements tracing, test scripts (Python, MATLAB, or similar), and test automation tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of space-relevant avionics qualification and acceptance standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8739.4, ECSS, MIL-STD-1540, MIL-STD-883, NASA GEVS, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated test equipment and LabVIEW, Python, or similar test automation tools.
• Familiarity with environmental testing standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160, etc.).
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing and compliance requirements.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation interfaces (GPIB, USB, Ethernet).
• Background in avionics, flight hardware, or space-rated components.
• Understandingofstatistical analysis and test data reduction techniques.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base Salary:

• Component Test Engineer I: $80,000-$100,000
• Component Test Engineer II: $100,000-$120,000
• Component Engineer III: $125,000-$155,000

Equity + Benefits

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

Your actual level and base salary will bedetermined 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 Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• 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.

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.