Avionics System Integration & Test Engineer

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking a talented and motivated Avionics System Integration & Test Engineer to join our growing team. In this role you will lead and support the integration and verification of advanced avionics 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: 

• Plan develop and execute integration and test procedures for avionics systems including hardware software and communication interfaces. 

• Execute requirement verification and validation for complex aviation and spaceflight electronics including FPGAs embedded processors sensors and communication buses. 

• Collaborate with design and manufacturing to develop test plans scripts and automation tools for integration and end-to-end testing. 

• Define and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Power-On and environmental tests for avionics units and integrated systems. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve system-level integration issues across electrical software and mechanical domains. 

• Ensure test processes and results are well-documented clear and compliant with aerospace quality standards. 

• Participate in requirement reviews design reviews and system readiness checkpoints. 

• Analyze data to characterize system performance identify issues and drive corrective actions. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field. 

• Years of experience in avionics 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 avionics subsystems such as power systems communications (SpaceWire MIL-STD-1553 CAN UART RS-422 Ethernet) guidance/navigation (GPS/IMUs) and control systems. 

• Hands-on experience with electrical and system-level test equipment (oscilloscopes logic analyzers signal generators power analyzers etc.). 

• Proficient in developing test plans requirements tracing test scripts (Python MATLAB or similar) and test automation tools. 

• Strong 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). 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with space vehicle avionics or satellite bus integration & test processes. 

• Knowledge of system safety fault management and redundancy in avionics architectures. 

• Experience with environmental and EMI/EMC testing. 

• Familiarity with configuration management requirements management and issue tracking tools. 

• Previous work with mission operations or on-orbit test and diagnosis is a plus. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

Base Salary: 

• Engineer Level 1: $70000-$95000

• Engineer Level 2:  $85000-$115000

• Engineer Level 3:  $110000-$145000

• Senior Engineer: $135000-$185000 

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—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment some work must be done on site.
• 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 

What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now it's crowded contested and confrontational.  We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms mission software engineered for unmatched command and control and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects.    True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial CO with regional offices in Colorado Springs CO Long Beach CA and Washington D.C.  We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly from any technical industry or background to bring unique talents perspective and solutions. If you embrace complexity lead instead of follow showcase integrity over ego take ownership for outcomes and measure success by impact we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure stable and sustainable space environment for the US its allies and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense we’d love to hear from you.

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