True Anomaly

True Anomaly

Associate Ground & Flight Test Engineer, Integration & Safety

Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA · Senior

No sponsorship$80k-$160kDetected 62 days ago
TypeScriptMIL-STDSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringWriting

About the role

  • Primary locations for much of the work will be at our GravityWorks factories in Centennial, CO and Long Beach, CA.
  • This position will also require significant travel.
  • This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

Responsibilities

  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or related engineering discipline.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across engineering teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-882 (System Safety), MIL-STD-1540, Range Commanders Council (RCC) safety standards, or equivalent safety and test standards.
  • Experience supporting test readiness reviews, safety review boards, or anomaly investigations.
  • Familiarity with verification and validation (V&V) methodologies and requirements management tools.
  • Additional significant efforts will be required at USSF and MDA facilities in Huntsville, AL, as well as potential activities at supplier and test range locations.
  • 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.
  • Required Qualifications & Experience
  • Demonstrated experience or coursework in one or more of the following:
  • Test planning, procedure development, or test execution support
  • Hardware/software integration or interface verification
  • System safety, hazard analysis, or safety documentation
  • Requirements development and traceability
  • Strong analytical and technical writing skills with attention to detail.
  • Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to missile defense, interceptor, space, or highly integrated aerospace flight programs.

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $80,000-$160,000
  • 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 and experience.

Benefits

  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Associate Ground & Flight Test Engineer, Integration & Safety supports the planning, coordination, and execution of ground and flight test campaigns in support of the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program.
  • Working under the direction of the senior Ground & Flight Test Engineer, this role contributes across the full test lifecycle - from requirements development and procedure writing through test execution, data collection, and post-test reporting.
  • This position assists in the development and maintenance of test plans, test procedures, and test schedules, ensuring documentation is current, traceable to requirements, and aligned with program objectives.
  • The engineer will support integration activities across hardware, software, and ground support equipment (GSE), helping to verify interface definitions and track readiness status leading up to test events.
  • This role supports safety coordination efforts by contributing to hazard analyses, System Safety Plans, and Range Safety documentation under the guidance of the senior engineer and safety leads.
  • The engineer will participate in test readiness reviews (TRRs), safety reviews, and anomaly investigations, developing familiarity with the processes and standards that govern safe and effective test execution.
  • This position provides an opportunity to grow rapidly within a high-consequence, fast-paced development program of highest national priority, gaining hands-on experience across ground test, flight test, integration, and safety disciplines simultaneously.

Equal opportunity

  • If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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