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Electrical Engineer, Senior-Staff (eGSE)

True Anomaly

Laguna Beach, CAFull-time$150–250K/yrPosted 4mo agoStill listed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$150–250K/yr
Location
Laguna Beach, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

True Anomaly is hiring an Electrical Engineer, Senior-Staff (eGSE). True Anomaly seeks an Electrical Engineer to lead design, development, and delivery of ground support equipment, owning rack and enclosure systems from concept through first article, driving standardization, and providing technical support across test infrastructure.

Key focus areas include Own end-to-end design and delivery of EGSE racks and test enclosures including mechanical layout, electrical schematics, harness design, and drawing packages, Lead harness design and fabrication to MIL‑spec standards and define build quality standards for the team, and Establish and enforce rack standardization across programs through component selection, inventory strategy, and procurement approach.

Successful candidates bring B.S. In Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering Or Comparable Discipline, Experience In EGSE, Test Systems, Or Hardware Engineering, and Experience Designing And Building Harnesses. Important skills include Mechanical Layout, Electrical Schematics, Harness Design, Drawing Packages, MIL-Spec Standards, and Connector Selection. Preferred (not required): Mechanical CAD, Electrical CAD, SolidWorks, and Altium.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical LayoutElectrical SchematicsHarness DesignDrawing PackagesMIL-Spec StandardsConnector SelectionShielding StrategyCrimp InspectionBackshell InstallationRack StandardizationComponent SelectionParts Inventory StrategyProcurement ApproachSignal IntegrityPower ArchitecturePower and Data RoutingGroundingEMI MitigationHardware-in-the-Loop Test System ArchitectureTechnical SupportCoachingDocumentationMechanical Hardware DesignElectrical Hardware Design3D LayoutSchematic DesignUPSLab-Grade Power SuppliesLinux-Based Control SystemsMixed Signal/Power EnvironmentsSystematic TroubleshootingEthernetRS-232RS-422RS-485CANI2CSPIEtherCATOscilloscopesDMMsElectronic LoadsFunction GeneratorsBench Power SuppliesMechanical CADElectrical CADSolidWorksAltiumRack LayoutSchematic Capture

Qualifications

B.S. In Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or Comparable DisciplineExperience in EGSE, Test Systems, or Hardware EngineeringExperience Designing and Building HarnessesU.S. CitizenLawful Permanent Resident of the U.S.Protected Individual as Defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)Eligible to Obtain Required Authorizations From the U.S. Department of StateAerospace ExperienceStartup Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

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.

OUR VALUES

  • 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. YOUR MISSION

Lead the design, development, and delivery of electrical ground support equipment across a program portfolio, setting the technical standard for how we build, scale, and sustain our test infrastructure. You will own rack and enclosure systems from concept through first article, drive standardization across the EGSE portfolio, and serve as a technical anchor for a growing team of engineers and technicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Own end-to-end design and delivery of EGSE racks and test enclosures — mechanical layout, electrical schematics, harness design, and full drawing packages from requirements through first article build and check-out

  • Lead harness design and fabrication to MIL-spec standards, including connector selection, shielding strategy, crimp inspection, and backshell installation, and define build quality standards for the broader team

  • Establish and enforce rack standardization across programs — component selection, parts inventory strategy, and procurement approach to maximize build speed and minimize single-point-of-failure dependencies

  • Drive signal integrity and power architecture decisions at the rack and enclosure level, including power and data routing, grounding, shielding, and EMI mitigation

  • Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test system architecture and expansion across both emulator-based and flight hardware configurations

  • Provide hands-on technical support during test campaigns and bring-up activities, including on-site support at production and test facilities

  • Mentor mid-level engineers and technicians, serving as a technical backstop and escalation point for the team

  • Develop and maintain thorough documentation for all GSE designs, processes, and changes to ensure traceability and reduce team dependency on any single individual BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or comparable discipline

  • Hands-on experience in EGSE, test systems, or hardware engineering in aerospace, defense, or adjacent high-reliability industries and skill equivalent to engineering level

  • Demonstrated experience designing and building harnesses, including crimping, connector inspection, backshell installation, and shielding termination

  • Strong proficiency in both mechanical and electrical hardware design — comfortable owning the 3D layout and the schematic for the same system

  • Rack-level power and data architecture experience — UPS, lab-grade power supplies, Linux-based control systems, and mixed signal/power environments

  • Systematic troubleshooting methodology across power and data systems

  • Familiarity with common communication protocols (e.g. Ethernet, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, CAN, I2C, SPI, EtherCAT) and how to support their signal integrity, grounding, and shielding

  • Proficiency with electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, electronic loads, function generators, and bench power supplies PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Aerospace or startup experience — both preferred

  • Experience designing or supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems

  • Mechanical or Electrical CAD experience (e.g. SolidWorks, Altium) including rack layout and schematic capture

  • PCB design exposure and understanding of layout principles as they relate to signal integrity

  • Test software familiarity (e.g. Python, C++) sufficient to collaborate effectively with software engineers

  • PCB and harness rework experience

COMPENSATION

  • Base Salary:

  • Senior Engineer: $150,000-$220,000

  • Staff Engineer: $160,000-$250,000

  • 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 — this a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA or Denver office.

  • 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 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.

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.

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