True Anomaly
Principal Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)
2mo ago
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Principal RF Electrical Engineer responsible for setting RF architecture strategy and technical decisions for spacecraft communication systems.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-mission RF systems across S/X/Ka-Band and other frequency regimes; ensure end-to-end link margin and performance robustness across the enterprise
- Define mission communication architectures; validate end-to-end RF system performance at program and enterprise levels
- Oversee mission-level RF verification and payload qualification across multiple concurrent programs
- Define corporate EMI/EMC strategy; engage with regulatory bodies and spectrum authorities on behalf of True Anomaly
- Set the long-term communication system strategy and link design philosophy across all programs
- Shapes company RF technical narratives; influence executives and senior leadership on strategic technical pursuits
- Grow and shape the senior RF engineering talent pipeline; mentor staff and senior engineers into leadership roles
- Drive transformative solutions that establish new RF capabilities at the company level
- Define enterprise delivery standards and drive consistent outcomes across the RF organization
- Serve as an external representative for True Anomaly's RF capabilities at industry forums, with customers, and with partners
- Embody and scale True Anomaly's engineering values company-wide; set the cultural and technical tone for the RF discipline
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's or PhD strongly preferred)
- 14+ years of progressive RF engineering experience, including significant experience in spacecraft or space-borne communication systems
- Demonstrated track record of architecting and delivering multi-mission, multi-band RF communication systems in space or missile defense applications
- Deep expertise across the full RF engineering stack: component expertise, subsystem architecture, link analysis, EMI/EMC, test and qualification
- Experience engaging with regulatory bodies, spectrum authorities, or standards organizations
- Proven ability to influence at the executive level and drive enterprise-wide technical strategy
- Strong track record of growing and developing senior engineering talent
- Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA locations.
- 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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Nice to have
- Experience with classified space communication systems and NSA Type 1 encryption
- Expertise in satellite communication link optimization and technology trades
- Awareness of key technology progression across the industry as it pertains to forward looking implementation and strategy
- Experience with regulatory filing committees and ITU/FCC spectrum coordination processes
- Publications, patents, or conference presentations in RF/microwave engineering or space communications
- Experience in a high-growth aerospace startup environment
- Record of external industry influence through panels, working groups, or advisory roles
Conditions
- Base Salary: $175,000 - $265,000
- 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.
Other
- 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
- As a Principal RF Electrical Engineer at True Anomaly, you will set the functional RF architecture strategy for the company and be accountable for enterprise-wide technical decisions across all spacecraft communication systems. You will shape the long-term technical direction of the RF discipline, influence company leadership, grow senior engineering talent, and represent True Anomaly's capabilities externally to customers, partners, and the broader aerospace community.