Ground & Flight Test Engineer, Integration & Safety
Key Skills for This Role
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Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 8–14 years of experience in ground and/or flight test planning and execution for complex aerospace or defense systems.
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Developing test plans, test procedures, and test reports for integrated flight systems
- Hardware/software integration and interface verification in a test environment
- System safety coordination, hazard analysis, and range safety documentation
- Supporting or leading test readiness reviews and safety review boards
- Familiarity with verification and validation (V&V) methodologies and requirements traceability.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief technical content to program leadership and government customers.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with missile defense, interceptor, space weapon, or highly integrated flight-test–driven programs.
- Direct involvement in range operations, flight test execution, or on-orbit demonstrations.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-882 (System Safety), MIL-STD-1540, Range Commanders Council (RCC) safety standards, or equivalent safety and test standards.
- Experience interfacing with range safety organizations (e.g., 30th/45th Space Wing, White Sands, or equivalent).
- Experience with U.S. Government customers including USSF, MDA, or DoD program offices.
- Prior participation in anomaly resolution, mishap investigations, or failure review boards.
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $120,000-$195,000
- 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 and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
- Work Location: This role will be required to support efforts across our operating locations, which will require potentially significant and extended travel at times. Primary locations for much of the work will be at our GravityWorks factories in Centennial, CO and Long Beach, CA. Additional significant efforts will be required at USSF and MDA facilities in Huntsville, AL, as well as potential activities at supplier and test range locations.
- Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory, test facility, or at operational test range locations.
- Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs. This position will also require significant travel.
- 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.
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