True Anomaly
Mechanical Test Engineer (II-Senior)
$100K–$175K
Long Beach, CA · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jul 8, 2026
- Experience
- Relevant years are not specified; experience should be in line with engineering level.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship is required due to government contracts. ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
About the job
Plans and leads mechanical test campaigns for spacecraft systems and hardware, including fixture development, data analysis, anomaly resolution, and requirements verification.
What you'll do
- Define test strategies, develop and review test documentation, and oversee test execution.
- Design, build, commission, and operate mechanical test fixtures and ground support equipment.
- Analyze test data, investigate anomalies, and lead corrective actions while ensuring traceability to requirements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Relevant mechanical systems test engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems, aligned with engineering level.
- Knowledge of mechanical test methodologies and experience executing test campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts.
Nice to have
- Master’s or higher degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Experience with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB).
Pay
$100,000-$120,000 USD base salary; $125,000-$155,000 USD base salary; $140,000-$175,000 USD base salary
Tools
LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, MIL-STD-810, NASA-STD-5018
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