DCS Development Test Technician (Test Site)

trueanomalyinc; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity + Benefits including Health, 1D

PTO and paid holidays

401K, Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks a skilled Developmental Test Technician with deep electrical systems expertise to support hands-on test operations at our Long Beach site. You will assemble complex electrical systems, configure test rigs, and operate ground support equipment for spacecraft and propulsion hardware.

You will work with test engineers in a fast-paced, startup environment, traveling between sites as needed, executing precise tests and ensuring safety and quality in all activities.

Qualifications

• Technical degree, certification, vocational training, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical systems.
• Extensive hands-on experience with electrical system assembly, high-voltage testing, continuity testing, and circuit verification.
• Reading and working from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Experience with safety standards and OSHA requirements for electrical/high-voltage systems.
• Willingness to travel between Long Beach and remote test sites.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and configure electrical test articles, rigs, and GSE for spacecraft and propulsion tests.
• Conduct electrical test operations including power distribution, continuity checks, functional tests, and validation.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair electrical hardware using hand and power tools; work with MIL-spec and high-power connectors.
• Operate and troubleshoot electrical GSE including power supplies, load banks, and data acquisition equipment.
• Perform hardware inspections, document findings, and ensure materials meet safety standards and ESD requirements.
• Maintain tooling, GSE, and consumables readiness with inventory and calibration management.
• Support anomaly investigations through hands-on observations, troubleshooting, and documentation of findings.
• Travel regularly between Long Beach and test sites to support campaigns.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hands-on fabrication

Schematics reading

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree or certification in electrical/electronics

Tools

Multimeters

Wire crimpers

MIL-spec connectors

Power tools

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 a highly skilled Developmental Test Technician with deep expertise in electrical systems to support hands-on test operations at our test site facilities. This is a test site-based role requiring regular travel between our Long Beach headquarters and remote test locations. You will be on the floor every day-assembling complex electrical systems, configuring test rigs, operating ground support equipment, and executing test campaigns for spacecraft and propulsion hardware. Reporting to the Developmental Test Technician Lead, you'll work alongside electrical and test engineers to deliver safe, precise, high-quality test operations in a fast-paced, build-it-from-scratch startup environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and configuration of electrical system test articles, test rigs, and ground support equipment for spacecraft and propulsion test campaigns.
• Execute electrical system test operations including power distribution, circuit verification, continuity checks, functional tests, and performance validation under the direction of test engineers.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair electrical hardware using precision hand tools, power tools, and wire termination equipment. Work with various connectors including MIL-spec, D-sub, circular connectors, and high-power interfaces.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical GSE including power supplies, load banks, battery charging systems, data acquisition equipment, and test instrumentation.
• Perform hardware inspections and documentation, flagging non-conformances and ensuring all materials meet electrical safety standards and ESD requirements.
• Maintain tooling, GSE, and consumables readiness including inventory tracking and calibration management.
• Support anomaly investigations through hands-on observations, electrical troubleshooting, hardware teardown, and documentation of as-found conditions.
• Travel regular between Long Beach headquarters and test sites to support test campaigns and maintain test site readiness.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical degree, certification, vocational training, or equivalent hands-on experience (3+ years) in electrical systems, avionics, electronics, or electrical trades.
• Extensive hands-on experience with electrical system assembly, high-voltage testing, continuity testing, and circuit verification operations.
• Proficiency reading and working from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Strong electrical aptitude with experience using hand tools, power tools, wire crimpers, and precision measurement tools (multimeters).
• Understanding of safety compliance and OSHA requirements for electrical and high-voltage system operations.
• Willingness to travel/support between sites including test sites to achieve company milestones.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in confined spaces, and perform extended standing, bending, and reaching tasks.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of aerospace or defense test operations experience with spacecraft electrical systems or avionics.
• Direct experience with ordnance and pyrotechnic device operations including safe/arm procedures and firing operations.
• Experience with structural test operations including strain gauge installation and instrumentation wiring.
• Background in data acquisition systems, test instrumentation setup, and signal conditioning.
• IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certifications for electrical assembly and soldering.
• Prior experience at development test facilities or propulsion test sites.
• Leadership experience mentoring junior technicians or leading work teams.
• Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Heavy equipment certifications (forklift, boom lift, crane/rigging).

COMPENSATION

Base Salary:

• Technician I : $26.50-$36/hr
• Technician II: $31.50-$ 41.50/hr
• Technician III: $36-$50.50/hr
• Senior Technician: $43.50-$60/hr

*this position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime

• 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,