Senior Test Engineer

True Anomaly; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

401K

Job summary

True Anomaly in Long Beach, CA, is seeking Hardware and Environments Test Engineers to support aerospace defense systems. In this role, you'll define test strategies, analyze data, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The position requires U.S. Citizenship and offers competitive compensation with benefits including health care and 401K. Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of space technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in test engineering for aerospace or defense systems.
• Knowledge of environmental and performance test methodologies.
• Experience in leading complex test campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead test strategies for major programs.
• Author and review test documentation including plans and procedures.
• Analyze test data and lead corrective actions.

Skills

Test engineering for aerospace

Data analysis

Environmental and performance test methodologies

Leadership

Technical documentation

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Job description

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 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

• Define and lead test strategies for major programs, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution oversight.
• Author and review test documentation including plans, procedures, readiness reports, and compliance matrices.
• Analyze complex test data, resolve anomalies, and lead root‑cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Oversee test campaigns involving multiple disciplines (thermal, structural, electromagnetic interference/compatibility, functional) and ensure full traceability to system requirements.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for internal and external test‑related communications.
• Interface with program leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies during design reviews and formal test events.
• Ensure compliance with industry and military standards for test planning and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Years of relevant experience in test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level.
• Knowledge of environmental and performance test methodologies and standards.
• Experience leading complex test campaigns and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB).
• Experience with test standards such as MIL‑STD‑810, DO‑160, or NASA/DoD specs.
• Experience working in classified or secure test environments.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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 is 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.