# Principal Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF) at True Anomaly

- Company: True Anomaly
- What the company does: Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority. Backed by Accel and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.trueanomaly.space/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $190K to $275K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-29
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc/jobs/5235850007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/true-anomaly-principal-electrical-engineer-radio-frequency-rf/

## About the role

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.

## What they're looking for

- 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

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