Data and Controls Systems Test Engineer

Trueanomalyinc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health benefits

PTO

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks Data and Control Systems Test Engineers to design, build, and operate instrumentation and DAQ systems for spacecraft testing. You will architect DAQ architectures, develop test automation, calibrate instrumentation, and ensure data integrity for engineering analysis in a fast-paced setting.

You will collaborate with test engineers across disciplines to deliver high-quality test data, with opportunities to work on mission-critical infrastructure and autonomous spacecraft

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Experience in data acquisition, test automation, instrumentation, or control systems for aerospace/defense/high-reliability environments.
• Hands-on with DAQ hardware and software such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python.
• Strong programming skills in Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or C/C++ for test automation.
• Knowledge of sensors and instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, accelerometers).
• Experience with signal conditioning, analog/digital I/O, and measurement uncertainty analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary test teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data acquisition systems for propulsion, fluids, mechanical, avionics, and environmental tests.
• Develop automated test control and sequencing software (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB) for safe, repeatable tests.
• Define instrumentation requirements and sensor layouts with test engineers to ensure coverage and traceability.
• Commission and calibrate instrumentation and DAQ systems; perform end-to-end checkout and uncertainty analysis.
• Develop real-time monitoring displays, safety interlocks, and automated abort logic.
• Post-test data processing, analysis, and visualization to support disposition and verification.
• Troubleshoot DAQ hardware, instrumentation, control software, and network issues in tests.
• Establish data management: naming conventions, metadata, archival procedures, configuration control.
• Interface with avionics, software, and systems engineering to integrate telemetry/command interfaces.

Skills

DAQ hardware

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Test automation

Instrumentation

Telemetry

Troubleshooting

Communication

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

National Instruments

Keysight

HBM instruments

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 are seeking highly motivated Data and Control Systems Test Engineers to design, build, and operate the instrumentation, data acquisition, and test control systems that enable spacecraft testing. You will work closely with test engineers across all disciplines to define instrumentation requirements, develop data acquisition architectures, design and implement automated test control systems, and deliver high-quality test data for engineering analysis. In this role, you will architect DAQ systems for complex test campaigns, develop test automation and sequencing software, commission and calibrate instrumentation, troubleshoot hardware and software integration issues, and ensure test data integrity and traceability. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build mission-critical test infrastructure in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement data acquisition systems for propulsion, fluids, mechanical, avionics, and environmental test campaigns including sensor selection, signal conditioning, and DAQ hardware architecture.
• Develop automated test control and sequencing software using LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar platforms to enable safe, repeatable, and efficient test execution.
• Define instrumentation requirements and sensor layouts in collaboration with testengineers to ensure full test objective coverage and requirements traceability.
• Commission, calibrate, andvalidateinstrumentation and DAQ systems prior to testcampaigns, including end-to-end checkout and uncertainty analysis.
• Develop real-time monitoring displays, safety interlocks, and automated abort logic for hazardous test operations.
• Perform post-test data processing, analysis, and visualization to support engineeringdisposition and requirements verification.
• Troubleshoot DAQ hardware, instrumentation, control system software, and networkconnectivity issues during test operations.
• Establishandmaintaindata management processes including file naming conventions, metadata standards, archival procedures, and configuration control for test data.
• Interface with avionics, software, and systems engineering teams to integrate spacecrafttelemetry and command interfaces into ground test systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace, mechanical engineering, computerscience, or related technical discipline.
• Years of relevant experience in data acquisition, test automation, instrumentation, orcontrol systems engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability testenvironments inline with engineering level.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition hardware (National Instruments, Keysight,HBM,etc.) and software platforms (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python)
• Strong programming skills in at least one language commonly used for testautomation(Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, C/C++).
• Working knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, loadcells, strain gauges, accelerometers, and flow meters.
• Experience with signal conditioning, analog and digital I/O, and measurementuncertaintyanalysis.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software integration issues in testenvironments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to work across multidisciplinarytest teams.
• U.S. Citizenshiprequired due to government contracts.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering.
• Experience with real-time control systems, PLC programming, or embedded systemsdevelopment.
• Familiarity with spacecraft avionics interfaces, telemetry protocols, and command and datahandling systems.
• Experience with high-speed data acquisition, video synchronization, ordistributed DAQarchitectures.
• Knowledge of Ethernet-based instrumentation protocols (Modbus TCP,EtherCAT,PROFINET).
• Experience with version control (Git),continuous integration, and software developmentbest practices for test systems.
• Familiarity with hazardous test operations including propulsion testing, high-pressuresystems, or environmental chambers.
• Experience with test data analysis tools and visualization platforms (Grafana, Tableau,custom dashboards).
• Background in systems engineering, requirements verification, or test planning.
• Active Secret orTop Secretclearing.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base Salary:

• Test Engineer 3: $125,000-$155,000
• Senior Test Engineer: $140,000-$175,000

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— this a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA office.
• 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.