Mechanical Test Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p>
<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p>
<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">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.</p>
<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p>
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<li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li>
<li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong> We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li>
<li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong> Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li>
</ul></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">YOUR MISSION</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking highly motivated Mechanical Test Engineers to support the design, planning, and execution of test campaigns for spacecraft mechanical systems and hardware. You will work closely with mechanical design engineers, systems engineers, and production teams to ensure mechanical hardware meets performance, environmental, and mission-critical requirements. In this role, you will develop test plans, execute mechanical system tests, design and build test fixtures and ground support equipment, collect and analyze data, disposition anomalies, and verify that hardware meets all specifications. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge spacecraft mechanical technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Define and lead test strategies for mechanical system programs, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution oversight.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Author and review mechanical test documentation including plans, procedures, readiness reports, and compliance matrices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Analyze complex mechanical system test data, resolve anomalies, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee mechanical test campaigns including acceptance testing, functional/performance testing, qualification testing, and integration testing, ensuring full traceability to system requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Design, build, commission, and operate mechanical test fixtures and ground support equipment in support of testing operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Interface with program leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies during design reviews and formal mechanical test events.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure compliance with industry and military standards for mechanical test planning and reporting.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or related technical discipline.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Years of relevant experience in mechanical systems test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of mechanical system test methodologies including acceptance, functional, and performance testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience performing mechanical system test campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis for mechanical hardware.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Master’s or higher degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB) for mechanical test environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on experience with mechanical components including structures, mechanisms, actuators, deployables, and mechanical assemblies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with CAD tools, finite element analysis, and mechanical design principles.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with test standards such as MIL-STD-810, NASA-STD-5018, or other aerospace mechanical test specifications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working in classified or secure test environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Base Salary:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Test Engineer 2: <span data-ccp-props="{}"> $100,000-$120,000</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Test Engineer 3:<span data-ccp-props="{}"> $125,000-$155,000</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Senior Test Engineer: $140,000-$175,000</li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Equity + Benefits</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"><em><span class="TextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0">Your actual level and base salary will be </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0">determined</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0"> on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.</span></span></em><span class="EOP SCXW83253800 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></p>
<p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Work Location</strong>— <span data-teams="true">this a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA office.</span></li>
<li><strong>Work environment</strong>—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.</li>
<li><strong>Physical demands</strong>—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.</li>
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<p><span class="TextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0">This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0">submit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0"> your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite</span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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