Associate Ground & Flight Test Engineer, Integration & Safety

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of ground and flight test campaigns for the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program
• Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, and schedules to ensure alignment with program objectives
• Assist in integration activities across hardware, software, and ground support equipment (GSE)
• Contribute to safety coordination efforts, including hazard analyses, System Safety Plans, and Range Safety documentation
• Participate in test readiness reviews (TRRs), safety reviews, and anomaly investigations
• Support data collection and post-test reporting throughout the full test lifecycle

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience or coursework in test planning, procedure development, or test execution
• Experience with hardware/software integration or interface verification
• Experience with system safety, hazard analysis, or requirements traceability
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Ability to maintain or obtain a TS//SCI clearance
• Ability to travel significantly to support various operating locations and test ranges

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to missile defense, interceptor, space, or highly integrated aerospace flight programs
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882 (System Safety), MIL-STD-1540, or Range Commanders Council (RCC) standards
• Experience supporting safety review boards or anomaly investigations
• Familiarity with verification and validation (V&V) methodologies and requirements management tools
• Experience interfacing with U.S. Government customers or range safety organizations

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($80,000-$160,000 based on experience)
• Equity options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• HRA/HSA options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401K
• Parental Leave

About the Company

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.