Senior Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)
True Anomaly
<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">&nbsp;</span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong>&nbsp;We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong>&nbsp;Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li> </ul></div><p><u>YOUR MISSION</u></p> <p>As a Senior Electrical Engineer, RF at True Anomaly, you will lead the design of integrated RF subsystems and drive technical decision-making across multiple spacecraft programs. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will resolve technical ambiguity, lead cross-team delivery efforts, and serve as a technical mentor who raises the engineering bar across teams.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead design of integrated RF subsystems across multiple frequency bands; drive trade-offs in the solution space</li> <li>Lead trade studies between modulation schemes, coding rates, bandwidth, and power efficiency for space communication systems</li> <li>Define and execute full RF test campaigns, including EMI/EMC validation</li> <li>Champion design robustness; ensure streamlined execution across design and test phases</li> <li>Balance RF performance, cost, and risk trade-offs across mechanical, software, power, and thermal domains</li> <li>Lead cross-team delivery efforts; manage technical dependencies and program milestones</li> <li>Drive requirements capture, analysis (QoS, link budgets, antenna patterns, compatibility), and documentation across comm system designs</li> <li>Oversee integration of RF components—SDRs, antennas, amplifiers, filters, mixers, oscillators—into spacecraft systems</li> <li>Support payload analysis and integration including radar and complex RF systems</li> <li>Mentor peers and junior engineers; shape and raise technical standards across teams</li> <li>Manage ambiguity on projects; set checkpoints and communicate effectively across teams</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)</li> <li>7–10 years of experience in RF system design and development for aerospace applications</li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading RF subsystem design and integration across multiple bands</li> <li>Experience with link optimization, modulation/coding selection, and antenna coverage analysis</li> <li>Experience with LEO, MEO, GEO, or deep space satellite missions</li> <li>Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and leadin