Electrical Engineer II — Space Systems Ground Support

True Anomaly, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity + Benefits

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking engineers in Long Beach, CA to design, develop, and maintain ground support systems and equipment in line with technical specs, safety standards, and operational requirements.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to plan projects, perform modifications, repairs, calibrations, and routine maintenance of equipment such as racks, enclosures, and DAQs for system testing.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years hands-on experience in test or production lab environment building test equipment and interfacing with DAQ hardware.
• BS in Electrical, Controls, Computer, Aerospace Engineering, or comparable discipline.
• Familiar with Ethernet, Serial and signal integrity, grounding, and shielding.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ground support systems and equipment per specs and safety 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 system and component testing.
• Interpret drawings and documentation to guide installations, troubleshooting, and upgrades of support equipment.
• Develop and maintain documentation for engineering processes, changes, and maintenance for traceability.
• Design GSE schematics and support fabrication, bring up, and checkout of the GSE.
• Provide on-site technical assistance for operations during maintenance and testing, ensuring safety and correct use of equipment.

Skills

Test equipment

DAQ hardware interfacing

Lab basics

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Computer/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

C++

Python

Simulink

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

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 Year of hands-on experience in test or production lab environment building test equipment and interfacing with DAQ hardware.
• S. in Electrical, Controls, Computer, Aerospace Engineering, or comparable disciplines
• Familiar with common communication protocols (ex. Ethernet, Serial) and how to support their signal integrity, grounding, and shielding.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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

COMPENSATION

• 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, 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

• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

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.

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