YOUR MISSION

As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will be a senior technical leader responsible for driving avionics architecture decisions and owning the design, development, and delivery of flight-critical electronic assemblies for True Anomaly's spacecraft. You will shape how our avionics systems are defined, integrated, and proven — bridging board-level design with system-level thinking to deliver hardware that meets the demands of space. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead avionics architecture definition and trade studies, driving decisions on processing, data transport, power distribution, and redundancy that shape the spacecraft electrical system 
• Own the end-to-end design of complex electronic assemblies — from requirements capture, schematic design, and component selection through prototyping, bring-up, debugging, and release to production 
• Collaborate with system architecture development across cross-functional teams including software, GNC, propulsion, and systems engineering 
• Lead preliminary and critical design reviews for avionics subsystems, ensuring designs meet program requirements and spacecraft-level performance goals 
• Conduct and review derating analysis and worst-case circuit analysis for flight hardware 
• Define and drive interface control between avionics boards and other spacecraft subsystems, including power, RF, payloads, and harness 
• Perform system-level integration of avionics hardware and software, including embedded firmware interfaces and communication buses 
• Perform first article testing, unit-level testing, and production testing of avionics assemblies 
• Support hardware through production, integration, launch, and on-orbit commissioning 
• Define validation approaches and create development and qualification testing campaigns to exercise designs to their limits and ensure reliable hardware 
• Drive compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and quality assurance processes across the avionics subsystem 
• Develop and maintain documentation for avionics systems and components, including design specifications, interface control documents, test plans, and operating procedures 
• Mentor junior engineers to improve design skill sets and increase capabilities within the organization 
• Continuously improve electrical engineering processes and practices to drive innovation and efficiency 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering 
• Demonstrated spacecraft flight heritage — experience designing, building, and delivering electronic hardware that has operated on orbit 
• Experience with embedded firmware development and hardware/firmware co-design 
• Advanced experience in PCB and PCBA design using Altium Designer or equivalent ECAD tools 
• Experience with system-level avionics architecture, including processing, power distribution, data interfaces, and redundancy schemes 
• Strong understanding of common spacecraft communication interfaces (RS-422/RS-485, SPI, I2C, SpaceWire, Ethernet) 
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex technical efforts and drive them to completion 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 
• Experience with FPGA SoC development and VHDL/Verilog 
• Familiarity with spacecraft power systems, propulsion interfaces, and communication subsystems 
• Experience with radiation-tolerant design practices and mitigation of radiation effects on COTS components 
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to spacecraft electrical systems, including EEE-INST-002, GSFC-STD-7000 (GEVS), and MIL-STD-461 
• Experience with simulation tools such as SPICE, MATLAB, and Simulink 
• Experience with worst-case circuit analysis and derating analysis for space-grade hardware 
• Familiarity with configuration management and requirements traceability tools 
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting 

COMPENSATION

• 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. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 
• Work Location—this role will be onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA locations, with travel to other sites as needed.
• 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

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking a talented and driven Senior Electrical Engineering Systems Engineer to lead cross-domain systems engineering across our avionics, RF communications, and electrical power subsystems. Reporting to the Director of Avionics, you will own the systems engineering discipline that ties these domains together — driving requirements decomposition, interface definition, integration planning, and verification strategy across the full spacecraft avionics architecture. You will represent the Avionics Components team in design reviews and customer engagements, translating complex multi-discipline technical challenges into clear decisions and actionable plans. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own requirements decomposition and flow-down across avionics, RF, and electrical power subsystems, ensuring traceability from customer and program-level requirements to component specifications 
• Develop, maintain, and negotiate interface control documents (ICDs) between avionics subsystems and broader spacecraft systems, including software, GNC, propulsion, and payloads 
• Lead cross-domain integration planning across digital systems, FPGA, EPS, RF communications disciplines to ensure architectural coherence and minimize interface risk 
• Drive technical and programmatic trade studies that span avionics subsystem boundaries, synthesizing inputs from power, RF, and digital teams to produce clear recommendations with supporting analysis 
• Lead and participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) as the avionics systems engineering representative, presenting architecture, interface, and verification status to internal stakeholders and customers 
• Interpret and adjudicate customer specifications, identifying areas of risk, ambiguity, or non-compliance and driving resolution with engineering and program stakeholders 
• Develop and maintain the avionics verification and validation strategy, ensuring requirements are verifiable and mapped to appropriate test or analysis methods 
• Collaborate with EPS engineers on power budget development, distribution architecture trades, and power system interface definition 
• Collaborate with RF engineers on link budget assumptions, antenna interface requirements, and communications system integration planning 
• Support sprint planning, milestone tracking, and schedule development in coordination with the Program Office, keeping the Avionics Components team on track and dependencies visible 
• Identify and track technical and programmatic risks across the avionics domain, driving mitigation plans in collaboration with subsystem leads and the Program Office 
• Develop and maintain avionics program documentation including technical plans, schedules, review packages, and status reports 
• Mentor junior engineers in systems engineering practices, requirements discipline, and cross-functional problem solving 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field 
• 5–10 years of professional experience in systems engineering, avionics engineering, or a related technical discipline 
• Demonstrated experience with requirements decomposition, flow-down, and traceability management for electrical or avionics systems 
• Experience developing and managing interface control documents across complex, multi-discipline hardware programs 
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals with the ability to engage credibly with engineers across EPS, RF communications, digital systems, FPGA, and harness disciplines 
• Experience supporting or leading design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) with internal and external stakeholders 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to convey technical information clearly to both engineering and program management audiences 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field 
• Experience with spacecraft avionics architectures including flight computers, EPS, RF communications, and harness design 
• Familiarity with spacecraft power system design, power budgeting, and distribution architectures 
• Familiarity with RF communications system design, link budgets, and antenna integration 
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, Rhapsody, or similar 
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Confluence 
• Experience working directly with government or defense customers and interpreting military or defense acquisition specifications 
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies applied to hardware engineering programs 
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting 

COMPENSATION

• 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. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 
• Work Location—this role will be onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA locations, with travel to other sites as needed.
• 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

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking a talented and driven Electrical Engineering Systems Engineer at the Senior or Mid-career level to serve as the primary technical and programmatic interface between our Avionics Components engineering team and the Program Office. You will be the connective tissue that keeps vertically integrated avionics development aligned, on schedule, and delivering against program and customer requirements. You will own requirements decomposition and flow-down across avionics subsystems, drive ICD development, lead technical and programmatic trade studies, and represent Avionics Components team interests in wider engineering forums. You bring strong electrical engineering fundamentals, systems thinking, and the organizational discipline to keep complex, multi-discipline hardware programs moving with clarity and confidence. This is a high-visibility role that directly shapes how the Avionics team executes and grows. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own requirements decomposition and flow-down across the Avionics Components engineering team, ensuring traceability from customer and program-level requirements to subsystem and component specifications 
• Develop, maintain, and negotiate interface control documents (ICDs) between avionics subsystems and broader spacecraft systems, including power, software, RF, and payloads 
• Serve as the primary interface between the Avionics Components team and the Program Office, translating technical status, risks, and needs into clear programmatic communication 
• Interpret and adjudicate customer specifications, identifying areas of risk, ambiguity, or non-compliance and driving resolution with engineering and program stakeholders 
• Lead technical and programmatic trade studies across avionics subsystems, synthesizing inputs from EPS, digital systems, FPGA, RF, and harness teams to produce clear recommendations 
• Facilitate sprint planning, milestone tracking, and schedule development in coordination with the Program Office, keeping the Avionics Components team on track and dependencies visible 
• Assist the Avionics Components team leadership in roadmap planning, ensuring near-term deliverables and long-term development priorities are clearly defined and resourced 
• Represent Avionics Components team interests in cross-functional engineering meetings, design reviews, and customer engagements 
• Identify and track technical and programmatic risks, driving mitigation plans in collaboration with the engineering team and Program Office 
• Develop and maintain Avionics program documentation including technical plans, schedules, review packages, and status reports 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred) 
• 5+ years of professional experience in systems engineering, avionics engineering, or a related technical program role 
• Demonstrated experience with requirements decomposition, flow-down, and traceability management for electrical or avionics systems 
• Experience developing and managing interface control documents across complex, multi-discipline hardware programs 
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals with the ability to engage credibly with engineers across digital systems, FPGA, EPS, RF, and harness disciplines 
• Experience supporting or leading programmatic activities including schedule development, milestone tracking, and sprint or agile planning 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to convey technical information clearly to both engineering and program management audiences 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, Rhapsody, or similar 
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Confluence 
• Experience working directly with government or defense customers and interpreting military or defense acquisition specifications 
• Familiarity with spacecraft avionics architectures including flight computers, EPS, RF communications, and harness design 
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies applied to hardware engineering programs 
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salaries:
  • Electrical Engineer III: $115,000-$170,000
  • Senior Electrical Engineer: $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. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 
• Work Location—this role will be onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA locations, with travel to other sites as needed.
• 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