Systems Test Engineer

True Anomaly, Inc.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Time off

Lunch provided

401(k)

Dog Fridays

Equity

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to lead integration and verification of space vehicle subsystems. You will work with design, hardware, and software teams to ensure reliability in demanding aerospace environments.

The role requires hands-on testing, test planning, and traceability across requirements. Location near Long Beach, CA with hybrid onsite work arrangements and strong benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Experience with system integration and test engineering for aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration, bring-up, and testing of hardware and software subsystems across the vehicle lifecycle.
• Drive system-level validation and testing campaigns on engineering hardware and qualification hardware.
• Develop and execute comprehensive integration and test procedures for multidisciplinary systems.

Skills

System integration

Test engineering

Python MATLAB

Test automation

Space avionics standards

Education

Bachelors in EE/CE/Aerospace

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DAQs

Signal generators

Flow meters

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.

YOUR MISSION

We areseekinga talented and motivated SystemsTest Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead and support the integration and verification of advancedspace vehiclesystems, ensuring all subsystems perform reliably together in demanding aerospace environments. You willbe responsible forplanning, executing, and documenting integration and system-level tests, collaborating closely with design, hardware, and software teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration, bring-up, and testing of hardware and software subsystems throughout the space vehicle production lifecycle.
• Drive system-level validation and testing campaigns on engineering and qualification hardware,including electrical, mechanical, structural, propulsion, and avionics,to ensure sustained system functionality and reliability.
• Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive integration and test procedures for multidisciplinary systems and subsystems, including hardware, software, and communication interfaces.
• Develop and implement test plans and strategies for hardware development programs, coordinating across engineering functions.
• Lead troubleshooting and failure investigations at subsystem and system level, rapidlyidentifyingroot causes and coordinating solutions across functional teams.
• Define requirements, success criteria, and interface controls for multidisciplinary system integration activities.
• Ensure all test activities, results, and system builds are thoroughly documented and configuration controlled to support traceability and future missions.
• Participate in requirement reviews, design reviews, system readiness checkpoints, and integration readiness reviews.
• Support system verification and validation activities across various test platforms.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Years of experience in system integration and/or test engineering for aerospace applications (spaceflight, satellites, spacecraft, or similar)in line with engineering level.
• Practical experience with integration and verification ofvarious hardware and softwaresubsystems, such asPower,Comms(CAN, UART,RS-422,Ethernet),GNC(GPS/IMUs),RFsystems, and/or Propulsion.
• Hands-on experience with system-level test equipment (DMMs,oscilloscopes,DAQs,signal generators,flow meters, leak detection equipment, etc.).
• Proficient in developing test plans, requirements tracing, test scripts (Python, MATLAB, or similar), and test automation tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of space-relevant avionics qualification and acceptance standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8739.4, ECSS, MIL-STD-1540, MIL-STD-883, NASA GEVS, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with space vehicle or satellite bus integration & test processes.
• Knowledge of system safety, fault management, and redundancy inspace vehiclearchitectures.
• Experience with environmental and EMI/EMC testing.
• Familiarity with configuration management, requirements management, and issue tracking tools.
• Previouswork with mission operations or on-orbit test and diagnosis is a plus.

COMPENSATIONAND 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—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• 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 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.

The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (i.e., current Green Card holder), lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

If other, please provide details as it relates to ITAR eligibility. Answer N/A if not applicable. *

Do you need, or will you need in the future, any immigration related support or sponsorship from True Anomaly in order to begin or continue employment with True Anomaly? This includes support (such as J-1, F-1, CPT letter or STEM OPT Training Plan), visa sponsorship for employment (H-1B, H-1B1, E-1, O-1, or TN), and any EAD holders that will need longer term employment authorization (temporary work visa or permanent residency). * Select...

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As set forth in True Anomaly’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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