Hardware and Environments Test Engineer (I-II)

Menlo Ventures; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

HRA/HSA options

PTO

Paid holidays

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking Hardware and Environments Test Engineers to design, plan, and execute test campaigns for aerospace defense systems. You will develop test plans, run tests, collect data, analyze results, and ensure systems meet performance and environmental requirements.

Join a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment contributing to cutting‑edge aerospace technologies. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, ability to obtain clearance, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills.
• Relevant experience in hardware test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability systems.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in safely handling, operating, and testing flight hardware.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of test strategies, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution with minimal oversight.
• Author and review test documentation including plans, procedures, readiness reports, and compliance matrices.
• Set up test equipment and hardware, collect data, and generate test reports per procedures.
• Identify anomalies, contribute to root cause investigations, and address nonconformances.
• Collaborate with thermal, structural, electrical, fluids, and other disciplines to develop test system requirements.
• Uphold safety protocols of test execution and maintain compliance with facility requirements.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for internal and external test communications.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams, technicians, customers, and regulators during design reviews and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Develop operational manuals for test equipment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Technical documentation

Data collection & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Data acquisition

Job description

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking highly motivated Hardware and Environments Test Engineers to support the design, planning, and execution of test campaigns for aerospace defense systems. You will work closely with engineers, program managers, and technical teams to ensure that systems meet performance, environmental, and mission‑critical requirements. In this role, you will develop test plans, execute tests, collect data, analyze results, and ensure that the systems meet all specifications. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge aerospace technologies in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Taking ownership of test strategies, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution with minimal oversight.
• Author and review test documentation including plans, procedures, readiness reports, and compliance matrices.
• Set up test equipment and hardware, collect and compile test data, and generate test reports in accordance with procedures.
• Identify anomalies, contribute to root cause investigations, and address nonconformances.
• Work with multiple engineering disciplines (thermal, structural, electrical, fluids, etc.) and develop testing system requirements.
• Uphold safety protocols of test execution and maintain compliance with all facility requirements throughout the testing cycle.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for internal and external test‑related communications.
• Interface with multiple cross‑functional teams and programs, technicians, customers, and regulatory bodies during design reviews and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Develop operational manuals for test equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills.
• Relevant experience in hardware test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability systems in line with engineering level.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in safely handling, operating, and testing flight hardware.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's or higher degree in relevant engineering field.
• Knowledge of environmental and performance test methodologies and standards.
• Experience with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB).
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base Salary:

• Test Engineer 1: $85,000–$105,000
• Test Engineer 2: $100,000–$120,000

Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location: Fully onsite position based out of Long Beach, CA office.
• Work environment: Temperature, noise level, indoor/outdoor conditions, and other factors that affect working conditions.
• Physical demands: Bending, sitting, lifting, and driving as required.

EEO STATEMENT

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 let us know.