Engineering Manager, Hardware Test

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

AsManager,HardwareTestEngineering, you will lead theLong Beach-based team ofhardwaretestengineers to deliverfully tested and qualified components,developmental units,andspacecraft on aggressive timelines. You will own thetest hardware,testprocesses, schedules, capacity planning, and the execution outcomes ofhardware and environmentaltest.

You will partner closely withengineering design teams, production teams, and other stakeholderstodesign the test infrastructure,planning, and processesneeded to conduct testing on structural, electrical, and fluids systems under simulated space operational environments.You will be accountable foradaptingtestto program needs,continuously improving efficiency, automation, and process maturity todeliver the required qualityat the required time.

This role requires both strategic foresight and hands‑on leadership: setting standards, driving automation, solving problems, and developing people to their full potential while ensuring every spacecraft meets mission assurance standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor a high-performing teamoftestengineersproviding distance, direction, and motivation to complete the mission, growing capacity within our most important asset: our people.
• Manage the teamand cross-teamtestcoordinationutilizingeffective and efficient tools that reduce friction and fuel high-quality,high-rateoutput.
• Own execution ofhardwaretestingto meet program commitmentsincludingtestingcomponent, subsystem,andvehicle-level hardwarefor qualification and acceptance.
• Establish,maintain, andoperatethe test lab and test infrastructure that your team uses to test our space hardware.
• Provideaccurateinputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS),engineering reviews, andtestreviews,aligningtestactivities with program needs.
• Own and continuously improvetestprocesses, ensuring efficiency, repeatability, and compliance.
• Drive partnership with designteams to ensurehigh-qualitydesign that not only meetsrequirements butcan be tested to the qualification requirementsof a program.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Hardware testsexecutedthat meet deadlinesandacceptance/qualificationdeliveredatrequired qualityto buy down risk to our systems and vehicles.
• Capacity plans thatmaximizeteam and equipmentutilization, minimize downtime, whilepreventingbottlenecks.
• Scaling up a team of high performers to deliver tested high-quality new space systems.
• Team engagementandtechnical excellenceknownacross the organizationthat ensures efficient test approach to target prioritized risk.
• Testprocesses that are scalable, disciplined, and trusted by stakeholders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree inmechanical,aerospaceengineering, or a related discipline.
• First-principlesdriven approach to engineering and problem solvingbacked by ability to scale analytical rigor to meet program risk levels and maturity.
• 5+years of experience in spacesystem, developmentalsystem, or complex systemtestacross electrical, mechanical,and fluids hardware.
• Environmental test experience in thermal, vacuum, vibration, electromagnetic interference / electromagnetic compatibilityenvironments.
• Mastered useoftestprocesses, tools, and practicesincludingtest plans, test equipmentdesign, development, and implementation, and the integration of automation components across these systems.
• Experience withspace-grade andESD sensitivecomponentand assemblytesting.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage andmaintaina high-performing team of engineers as well as thetestequipment andfacilitiesused to perform test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Extensive experience withtestground support equipmentandelectrical ground support equipment design, development,and implementationintest.
• Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one.

COMPENSATION

• 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 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 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.