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Staff Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)

True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA · On-site

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About True Anomaly

Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority. Backed by Accel and Menlo.

About the role

As a Staff RF Electrical Engineer at True Anomaly, you will define the architecture for full spacecraft RF systems and be accountable for program-level communication system outcomes across multiple teams. You will develop reusable engineering tools and standards, drive cross-organizational alignment, and serve as a technical coach who builds the next generation of RF engineers at True Anomaly.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's or PhD preferred)
  • 10–14 years of experience in RF system design and development for aerospace applications
  • Demonstrated experience defining RF system/payload architectures for spacecraft programs
  • Deep expertise in link budget analysis, antenna systems, EMC/EMI, and space communication protocols
  • Experience leading multi-team technical programs and driving cross-functional delivery
  • Advanced proficiency in RF simulation and analysis tools
More about this role

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 Staff RF Electrical Engineer at True Anomaly, you will define the architecture for full spacecraft RF systems and be accountable for program-level communication system outcomes across multiple teams. You will develop reusable engineering tools and standards, drive cross-organizational alignment, and serve as a technical coach who builds the next generation of RF engineers at True Anomaly.

  • Define architecture for full spacecraft RF systems; establish design and performance standards across programs

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