Component Test Engineer (I-III)

True Anomaly, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible Time Off

Lunch provided

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Components Test Engineer to lead verification and validation of avionics components for aerospace applications. You will plan, execute, and document tests from board bring-up to qualification, ensuring performance and reliability in demanding environments.

Collaboration with design, hardware, and software teams is essential for flight readiness. The role emphasizes test automation, hardware debugging, and environmental testing, with on-site hybrid work near Long

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required.
• Experience performing board bring-up and hardware debugging in aerospace environments.
• Develop test procedures and document results as part of avionics verification.
• Proficient with test scripting and data analysis for qualification testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement functional test procedures to verify component performance.
• Develop automated test scripts and sequences to improve efficiency.
• Perform electrical characterization and validation of components under varying conditions.
• Analyze test data and provide feedback to design teams for improvement.
• Execute acceptance tests per program requirements and customer specs.
• Plan environmental qualification testing including thermal cycling and vibration.

Skills

Board bring-up

Hardware debugging

Lab equipment

Test automation

Embedded troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Space avionics standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

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.

BENEFITS & PERKS *

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

YOUR MISSION

We areseekinga talented and motivated ComponentsTest 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.
• Understanding ofstatistical analysis and test data reduction techniques.

COMPENSATIONAND BENEFITS

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—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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

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 know.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in True Anomaly’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.