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.
YOUR MISSION
We are seeking a talented and motivated Components Test Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead and support the full Verification and Validation lifecycle of advanced avionics components and subsystems for aerospace applications. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting component-level tests across all phases—from initial board bring-up through functional testing, acceptance testing, and qualification testing—ensuring all avionics components meet performance specifications and reliability standards in demanding aerospace environments. You will collaborate closely with design, hardware, and software teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement functional test procedures to verify component performance against design specifications.
- Develop automated test scripts and sequences to improve test efficiency and repeatability.
- Perform electrical characterization and validation of components under various operating conditions.
- Analyze test data and provide feedback to design teams for continuous improvement.
- Execute acceptance test procedures in accordance with program requirements and customer specifications.
- Plan and conduct environmental qualification testing including thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC testing.
- Debug hardware issues at the component and/or board level using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive test documentation including test procedures, verification matrices, test reports, and requirements traceability based on component specifications.
- Participate in key technical reviews (design, test readiness, etc.) to support flight and test readiness of avionics components and sub-systems.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Years of experience in avionics component test engineering for aerospace applications (spaceflight, satellites, spacecraft, or similar) in line with engineering level.
- Hands-on experience with board bring-up and hardware debugging.
- Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, function generators, and logic analyzers.
- Understanding of digital and analog circuit principles.
- Experience developing test procedures and documentation.
- 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 automated test equipment and LabVIEW, Python, or similar test automation tools.
- Familiarity with environmental testing standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160, etc.).
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing and compliance requirements.
- Experience with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation interfaces (GPIB, USB, Ethernet).
- Background in avionics, flight hardware, or space-rated components.
- Understanding of statistical analysis and test data reduction techniques.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base Salary:
- Component Test Engineer I: $80,000-$100,000
- Component Test Engineer II: $100,000-$120,000
- Component Engineer III: $125,000-$155,000
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—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 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- Years of experience in avionics component test engineering for aerospace applications (spaceflight, satellites, spacecraft, or similar) in line with engineering level
- Hands-on experience with board bring-up and hardware debugging
- Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, function generators, and logic analyzers
- Understanding of digital and analog circuit principles
- Experience developing test procedures, verification matrices, test reports, and requirements traceability
- 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)
- Experience with automated test equipment and LabVIEW, Python, or similar test automation tools
- Familiarity with environmental testing standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160)
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing and compliance requirements
- Experience with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation interfaces (GPIB, USB, Ethernet)
- Background in avionics, flight hardware, or space-rated components
- Understanding of statistical analysis and test data reduction techniques
True Anomaly Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare is presented as 100% employer‑sponsored, covering medical, dental, and vision with HSA/HRA options highlighted. This materially reduces employee costs and is positioned as an uncommon plus for a growth‑stage firm.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Roles include stock options so employees share in the company’s upside as part of total rewards. This ownership component complements cash pay and retirement options to enhance overall compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous, with references to flexible or unlimited PTO and mentions of 25 days annually plus U.S. holidays. Such breadth is intended to support rest and work‑life balance alongside flexible scheduling.
True Anomaly Insights
What We Do
Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now, it's crowded, contested, and confrontational. We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members, True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms, mission software engineered for unmatched command and control, and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects. True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial, CO, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, CO, Long Beach, CA, and Washington, D.C. We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly, from any technical industry or background, to bring unique talents, perspective, and solutions. If you embrace complexity, lead instead of follow, showcase integrity over ego, take ownership for outcomes, and measure success by impact, we want to hear from you.
Why Work With Us
True Anomaly exists to enable a secure, stable, and sustainable space environment for the US, its allies, and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense, we’d love to hear from you.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are a hybrid office culture. Our employees work from offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. We recognize the importance of in-office collaboration, but also the value of a flexible work and location requirements
