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Principal Space RF Engineer, Antenna & Full-Wave EM Modeling

trueanomalyinc · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA · Denver, CO · Long Beach, CA
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<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">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.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p> <ul> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong> We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong> Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BENEFITS & PERKS</span>*</p> <ul> <li><strong>Best-in-class healthcare: </strong>100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options</li> <li><strong>Generous time off: </strong>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</li> <li><strong>Fuel for your day: </strong>Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees</li> <li><strong>And more: </strong>401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays</li> <li><strong>Equity participation: </strong>Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.</li> </ul> <p>*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles</p></div><p><u>YOUR MISSION</u></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">True Anomaly is seeking a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Principal Space RF Engineer</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> with deep expertise in antenna design and </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">full-wave electromagnetic modeling</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In this role, you will lead the development of antenna and RF front-end solutions for space-based systems. You will own technical efforts from early concept development and electromagnetic analysis through hardware design, testing, integration, and delivery.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The ideal candidate has hands-on experience using full-wave electromagnetic simulation tools to design, analyze, and optimize antennas, arrays, feeds, RF structures, and spacecraft-level electromagnetic interfaces. You will work closely with systems, mechanical, thermal, avionics, manufacturing, and test engineers to deliver high-performance, space-ready RF hardware.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the design and development of space-based antennas and RF front-end hardware.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Perform full-wave electromagnetic modeling and simulation of antennas, arrays, feeds, RF structures, and spacecraft interfaces.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Use tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, or equivalent to predict and optimize RF performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Analyze antenna gain, radiation patterns, beamwidth, sidelobe levels, polarization, impedance matching, efficiency, isolation, and coupling.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and evaluate fixed-beam, phased-array, electronically steerable, deployable, and conformal antenna architectures.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct electromagnetic trade studies considering performance, size, weight, power, thermal environment, packaging, manufacturability, and cost.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop RF front-end architectures, including filters, switches, amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, feeds, couplers, and RF distribution networks.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Create and maintain antenna models, RF budgets, simulation reports, requirements, and verification plans.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Correlate simulation results with laboratory and antenna-range measurements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li

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