Mechanical Test Engineer (II-Senior)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Years of relevant experience in mechanical systems test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level.
• Knowledge of mechanical system test methodologies including acceptance, functional, and performance testing.
• Experience performing mechanical system test campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis for mechanical hardware.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.

Additional requirements

• Work Location— this a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA office.
• 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

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• Master’s or higher degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB) for mechanical test environments.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical components including structures, mechanisms, actuators, deployables, and mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with CAD tools, finite element analysis, and mechanical design principles.
• Experience with test standards such as MIL-STD-810, NASA-STD-5018, or other aerospace mechanical test specifications.
• Experience working in classified or secure test environments.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

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.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

Base Salary

• Test Engineer 2: $100,000-$120,000
• Test Engineer 3: $125,000-$155,000
• Senior Test Engineer: $140,000-$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.

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.