Electrical Engineer II or III (eGSE)

Trueanomalyinc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Parental leave

Job summary

True Anomaly in Long Beach, CA is looking for skilled engineers to design and maintain ground support systems for advanced spacecraft. Candidates should have a B.S. in relevant fields and hands-on experience in a test lab environment.

The role includes collaboration on projects, development of documentation, and providing technical assistance. Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $145,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in a test or production lab environment building test equipment.
• Familiarity with communication protocols like Ethernet and Serial.
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ground support systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on projects.
• Develop and maintain documentation for engineering processes.
• Provide on-site technical assistance during maintenance.

Skills

Hands-on experience in a test environment

Problem-solving skills

Experience with DAQ hardware

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Controls, Computer, Aerospace Engineering, or comparable disciplines

Tools

Altium

C++

Python

LabVIEW

Simulink

SolidWorks

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and maintain ground support systems and equipment in accordance with technical specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements.

• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to plan and execute projects, including modifications, repairs, calibrations and routine maintenance of equipment such as racks, enclosures, and DAQs for the system and component level testing.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to guide installations, troubleshooting, and upgrades of support equipment.
• Develop and maintain thorough documentation for all engineering processes, changes, and maintenance activities to ensure traceability.
• Design GSE schematics and support the fabrication, bring up, and check-out of the GSE.
• Provide basic on-site technical assistance for operations during scheduled maintenance and testing activities, ensuring equipment is used safely and correctly.

This role requires a proactive approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while ensuring safety and quality remain the top priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years of hands‑on experience in a test or production lab environment building test equipment and interfacing with DAQ hardware.
• B.S. in Electrical, Controls, Computer, Aerospace Engineering, or comparable disciplines.
• Familiarity with common communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Serial) and how to support signal integrity, grounding, and shielding.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Aerospace or Startup Experience.
• PCB Design Experience (Altium).
• Test software experience (e.g., C++, Python, LabVIEW, Simulink).
• Mechanical or Electrical CAD Experience (e.g., SolidWorks) with tolerance stack‑ups.
• Experience building, designing, and testing wire harnesses.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:
  • Level II: $85,000‑130,000
  • Level III: $110,000‑145,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k), 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

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance.
• Work Location: this role will be on‑site at our Long Beach, CA location and may require travel for project‑related work, typically ranging from 10% to 25% of the time.
• 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.

EEO STATEMENT

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 let us know.