Senior Test Engineer
Key Skills for This Role
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and lead test strategies for major programs, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution oversight.
- Author and review high-level 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, EMI, functional) and ensure full traceability to system requirements.
- Mentor junior engineers and 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
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems.
- Deep 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
- Master's degree in engineering.
- Familiarity with systems engineering principles and test validation traceability.
- Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB).
- Knowledge of test standards such as MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or NASA/DoD specs.
- Experience working in classified or secure test environments.
- Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $130,000-$175,000
- 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, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work Location — this role will be fully onsite at our factory in Long Beach, CA.
- 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.
- 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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