True Anomaly
Senior Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)
2mo ago
USASeniorrf engineeringemiemcmodulationcodingtest campaigns
Lead design of integrated RF subsystems and technical decision-making for spacecraft programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead design of integrated RF subsystems across multiple frequency bands; drive trade-offs in the solution space
- Lead trade studies between modulation schemes, coding rates, bandwidth, and power efficiency for space communication systems
- Define and execute full RF test campaigns, including EMI/EMC validation
- Champion design robustness; ensure streamlined execution across design and test phases
- Balance RF performance, cost, and risk trade-offs across mechanical, software, power, and thermal domains
- Lead cross-team delivery efforts; manage technical dependencies and program milestones
- Drive requirements capture, analysis (QoS, link budgets, antenna patterns, compatibility), and documentation across comm system designs
- Oversee integration of RF components—SDRs, antennas, amplifiers, filters, mixers, oscillators—into spacecraft systems
- Support payload analysis and integration including radar and complex RF systems
- Mentor peers and junior engineers; shape and raise technical standards across teams
- Manage ambiguity on projects; set checkpoints and communicate effectively across teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
- 7–10 years of experience in RF system design and development for aerospace applications
- Demonstrated experience leading RF subsystem design and integration across multiple bands
- Experience with link optimization, modulation/coding selection, and antenna coverage analysis
- Experience with LEO, MEO, GEO, or deep space satellite missions
- Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and leading RF test campaigns
- Proficiency in RF simulation tools (MATLAB, HFSS, FEKO, CST, or similar)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to align and influence across teams
- Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA.
- 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
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience with software-defined radios (SDRs) in space communication applications
- EMI/EMC experience at the component and system level
- Knowledge of space communication protocols (CCSDS or similar)
- Experience with regulatory filing committees and processes
- Familiarity with launch vehicles, missile defense applications, and integration environments
- Experience with encryption algorithms, preferably NSA Type 1
- Experience in a startup or fast-paced engineering environment
Conditions
- Base Salary: $150,000 - $220,000
- 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 Senior Electrical Engineer, RF at True Anomaly, you will lead the design of integrated RF subsystems and drive technical decision-making across multiple spacecraft programs. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will resolve technical ambiguity, lead cross-team delivery efforts, and serve as a technical mentor who raises the engineering bar across teams.