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Harness Engineer I

True Anomaly

Long Beach, CAJob$75–110K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$75–110K/yr
Location
Long Beach, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

True Anomaly seeks a Harness Engineer I to develop and design spacecraft and test-setup harness assemblies and routing that interconnect electronics and power systems. The role supports harness implementation across power, propulsion, guidance and navigation, data, and telemetry systems. It also coordinates with engineering, program management, production, and quality teams, and supports production builds at an onsite location in Long Beach, California, or Centennial, Colorado.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical EngineeringComputer-Aided DesignSolidWorks (CAD)Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA)Wiring DiagramQuality AssuranceInterpersonal Communications3D CAD SoftwareCATIANXAutonomous WorkCuriosityWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRoutingIndustry StandardsMilitary Specifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical or Related EngineeringTS/SCI ClearanceU.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Protected Individual or AuthorizedWilling to Travel 20%

Benefits

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

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.

BENEFITS & PERKS*

  • Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
  • Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
  • And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
  • Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

YOUR MISSION True Anomaly is looking for you, a creative and experienced engineer, to develop and design harness assemblies and harness routing on spacecraft and test setups. Designs will interconnect the electronics and power subsystem within the spacecraft. Interconnected systems include power, propulsion, guidance and navigation, data and telemetry. The harnessing design and implementation are a crucial part of the spacecraft system. RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create 3D harness routes and various electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Generate simple wiring diagrams; understands grounding and shielding principles.
  • Interface and coordinate between various team members including engineering, program management, production and quality.
  • Analyze harnesses with applicable quality and reliability standards.
  • Support production and quality assurance to clear obstacles and ensure build meets design intent.
  • Develop BOM’s and work within ERP system for production coordination.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or related engineering.
  • Experience with SolidWorks, CATIA, NX or similar 3D CAD software.
  • Demonstrates ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight.
  • Demonstrates curiosity; engages respectfully with values.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willing to travel 20% of the time.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with NX and Routing.
  • Experience working with various industry standards or mil specs.

COMPENSATION

  • Base Salary: $75,000-$110,000

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

  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
  • Work Location—this role will be onsite at our Long Beach, CA or Centennial, CO locations, with travel between sites as needed.
  • 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 may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

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 know. To protect candidates and our company from application fraud and impersonation, we use third-party tools to verify applicant identity and detect fraudulent applications. Learn more in our Privacy Notice.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,450 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–110K/yr
  • California median$129–189K/yr1,063 salary ranges
  • US median$108–170K/yr6,696 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $93K, is 42% below the California median midpoint ($160K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,315 open Electrical Engineer jobs in California and 10,450 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (8,716 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 7,011 of the 10,450 open Electrical Engineer jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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