True Anomaly

aerospace

SystemsTestEngineer

Los Angeles, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Systems Test Engineer at True Anomaly. Skills: Systems Test Engineering, Integration and Verification, Space Vehicle Systems. Lead the integration, bring-up, and testing of hardware and software subsystems throughout the space vehicle production lifecycle. Drive system-level validation and testing campaigns on engineering and qualification hardware, including electrical, mechanical, structural, propulsion, and avionics, to ensure sustained system functionality and reliability”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring all subsystems perform reliably together in demanding aerospace environments; ensure sustained system functionality and reliability

Industry & Context.

aerospace
Problems you'll solve

troubleshooting; failure investigations; rapidly identifying root causes; coordinating solutions

Eligibility Requirements

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, physical demands

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field, Years of experience in system integration and/or test engineering for aerospace applications (spaceflight, satellites, spacecraft, or similar) in line with engineering level, Practical experience with integration and verification of various hardware and software subsystems, such as Power, Comms (CAN, UART, RS-422, Ethernet), GNC (GPS/IMUs), RF systems, and/or Propulsion, Hands-on experience with system-level test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, DAQs, signal generators, flow meters, leak detection equipment, etc.), Proficient in developing test plans, requirements tracing, test scripts (Python, MATLAB, or similar), and test automation tools, 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), 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

Nice to Have

Experience with space vehicle or satellite bus integration

What You'll Do.

and testing of hardware and software subsystems throughout the space vehicle production lifecycle

Drive system-level validation and testing campaigns on engineering and qualification hardware

to ensure sustained system functionality and reliability

and execute comprehensive integration and test procedures for multidisciplinary systems and subsystems

and communication interfaces

Develop and implement test plans and strategies for hardware development programs

coordinating across engineering functions

Lead troubleshooting and failure investigations at subsystem and system level

rapidly identifying root causes and coordinating solutions across functional teams

and interface controls for multidisciplinary system integration activities

Ensure all test activities

and system builds are thoroughly documented and configuration controlled to support traceability and future missions

Participate in requirement reviews

system readiness checkpoints

and integration readiness reviews

Support system verification and validation activities across various test platforms

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborating closely with design, hardware, and software teams; coordinating solutions across functional teams; coordinating across engineering functions

Full Job Description

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 Systems Test Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead and support the integration and verification of advanced space vehicle systems, ensuring all subsystems perform reliably together in demanding aerospace environments. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting integration and system-level tests, collaborating closely with design, hardware, and software teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead the integration, bring-up, and testing of hardware and software subsystems throughout the space vehicle production lifecycle. Drive system-level validation and testing campaigns on engineering and qualification hardware, including electrical, mechanical, structural, propulsion, and avionics, to ensure sustained system functionality and reliability. Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive integration and test procedures for multidisciplinary systems and subsystems, including hardware, software, and communication interfaces. Develop and implement test plans and strategies for hardware development programs, coordinating across engineering functions. Lead troubleshooting and failure investigations at subsystem and system level, rapidly identifying root causes and coordinating solutions across functional teams. Define requirements, su

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