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Principal Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)

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>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.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>Define mission communication architectures; validate end-to-end RF system performance at program and enterprise levels</li> <li>Oversee mission-level RF verification and payload qualification across multiple concurrent programs</li> <li>Define corporate EMI/EMC strategy; engage with regulatory bodies and spectrum authorities on behalf of True Anomaly</li> <li>Set the long-term communication system strategy and link design philosophy across all programs</li> <li>Shapes company RF technical narratives; influence executives and senior leadership on strategic technical pursuits</li> <li>Grow and shape the senior RF engineering talent pipeline; mentor staff and senior engineers into leadership roles</li> <li>Drive transformative solutions that establish new RF capabilities at the company level</li> <li>Define enterprise delivery standards and drive consistent outcomes across the RF organization</li> <li>Serve as an external representative for True Anomaly's RF capabilities at industry forums, with customers, and with partners</li> <li>Embody and scale True Anomaly's engineering values company-wide; set the cultural and technical tone for the RF discipline</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's or PhD strongly preferred)</li> <li>14+ years of progressive RF engineering experience, including significant experience in spacecraft or space-borne communication systems</li> <li>Demonstrated track record of architecting and delivering multi-mission, multi-band RF communication systems in space or missile defense applications</li> <li>Deep expertise across the full RF engineering stack: component expertise, subsystem architecture, link analysis, EMI/EMC, test and qualification</li> <li>Experience engaging with regulatory bodies, spectrum authorities, or standards organizations</li> <li>Proven ability to influence at the executive level and drive enterprise-wide technical strategy</li> <li>Strong track record of growing and developing senior engineering talent</li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with classified space communication systems and NSA Type 1 encryption</li> <li>Expertise in satellite communication link optimization and technology trades</li> <li>Awareness of key technology progression across the industry as it pertains to forward looking implementation and strategy</li> <li>Exp

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