Hardware and Environments Test Engineer (I-II)

About the role

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.

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. 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 nonconformances.
• Capable of working with multiple engineering disciplines (thermal, structural, electrical, fluids, etc.) and developing testing system requirements.
• Uphold safety protocols of test execution and maintaining compliance with all facility requirements throughout 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.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field.
• Able 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 of 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.

Pay

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

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

Benefits

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

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA office.

Additional Requirements

The work environment includes factors such as temperature, noise level, inside or outside conditions, or other elements that affect working conditions while performing the job.

Physical demands include bending, sitting, lifting, and driving.