Mechanical Test Engineer (II-Senior)
True Anomaly · Long Beach, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $100,000-$120,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
- high 179 stale, 4 reposted of 183 open
- Hiring momentum
- 220 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from True Anomaly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for True Anomaly.
About this role
As a Mechanical Test Engineer at True Anomaly, you will design, plan, and execute test campaigns for spacecraft mechanical systems. Your responsibilities include developing test plans, conducting mechanical tests, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with various engineering teams and interface with program leadership and customers during testing phases.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of True Anomaly as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or related technical discipline
- Years of relevant experience in mechanical systems test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems
- Knowledge of mechanical system test methodologies including acceptance, functional, and performance testing
- Experience performing mechanical system test campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis for mechanical hardware
- Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills
Nice to have
- Master’s or higher degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB) for mechanical test environments
- Hands-on experience with mechanical components including structures, mechanisms, actuators, deployables, and mechanical assemblies
- Familiarity with CAD tools, finite element analysis, and mechanical design principles
- Experience with test standards such as MIL-STD-810, NASA-STD-5018, or other aerospace mechanical test specifications
What you get
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- 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
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Fully onsite position in Long Beach, CA
- No remote work options mentioned
- Salary ranges provided but actual salary may vary based on individual qualifications and experience
Summarised from True Anomaly's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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