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# Electrical Engineer (Senior/Staff), CD&H at True Anomaly

- **Company:** True Anomaly
- **Location:** Denver, CO / Long Beach, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-11-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-04
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc/jobs/5283337007

## Job description

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.

## BENEFITS & PERKS*

- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Generous time off: 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
- Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

## YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical system architectures for our next-generation space vehicles. You will be responsible for defining system-level electrical architectures, performing system reliability analysis, and ensuring seamless integration of power, data, and control systems across the spacecraft. Working at the intersection of hardware design and systems engineering, you will translate mission requirements into robust electrical system solutions that meet performance, reliability, and mass constraints for space flight operations. This role emphasizes systems-level thinking — understanding how electrical subsystems interact and ensuring the overall architecture meets mission needs.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop electrical system architectures and block diagrams for spacecraft avionics, including power distribution networks, grounding schemes, and signal routing topologies
- Create and maintain system-level block diagrams, functional flow diagrams, and architecture documentation to communicate design intent across engineering teams
- Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for electrical systems to identify potential failure modes, assess risk, and drive design improvements
- Review and evaluate electrical components, parts, and COTS products to ensure they meet mission requirements, reliability standards, and environmental specifications
- Perform component selection and qualification planning including evaluation of radiation tolerance, temperature range, voltage margins, and derating requirements
- Develop electrical interface requirements and specifications for avionics components including flight computers, sensors, actuators, and communication systems
- Perform electrical system analysis including power budgets, voltage drop calculations, fault analysis, and load flow studies to ensure system performance and reliability
- Design custom avionics hardware including power conditioning units, motor controllers, sensor interface boards, and data acquisition systems for space applications
- Create detailed electrical schematics, BOMs, and design documentation using industry-standard CAD tools (Altium, OrCAD, or similar)
- Conduct worst-case circuit analysis, derating studies, and reliability assessments to ensure designs meet space qualification requirements
- Define and manage electrical interfaces between subsystems including mechanical mounting, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility
- Develop and execute test plans for electrical system verification including functional testing, environmental qualification, and EMI/EMC testing
- Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, logic analyzers)
- Collaborate with harness design teams to define cable routing, connector specifications, and wire gauge requirements
- Perform trade studies on component selection, architecture alternatives, and design approaches to optimize system performance, reliability, and cost
- Support integration and test activities including spacecraft-level electrical checkout, continuity testing, and flight readiness verification
- Participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) presenting electrical architecture, block diagrams, FMEA results, analysis, and verification status
- Create and maintain electrical system documentation including ICDs, architecture diagrams, test procedures, analysis reports, and as-built drawings

## QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- 5–10 years of professional experience in electrical system design, preferably in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications
- Strong fundamentals in circuit design, power electronics, and electrical system architecture
- Experience conducting system-level reliability analysis including FMEA, fault tree analysis, or similar methodologies
- Proficiency creating system architecture diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation using tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or similar
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and select electrical components based on mission requirements, environmental specifications, and reliability criteria
- Proficiency with electrical CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium, OrCAD, EAGLE, or similar)
- Experience with electrical analysis including circuit simulation (SPICE), power budget analysis, and worst-case analysis
- Hands-on experience with hardware debugging and test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators)
- Understanding of aerospace electrical standards including wire derating, connector selection, and EMI/EMC design practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in design and documentation
- Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to multidisciplinary teams

## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Experience with spacecraft electrical systems including EPS, flight computers, motor control, or sensor systems
- Familiarity with space-grade components, radiation effects, and qualification testing (vibration, thermal-vacuum, life testing)
- Experience with high-voltage systems, battery management, or solar array design
- Knowledge of digital communication protocols used in spacecraft (CAN, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, SPI, I2C)
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for electrical system modeling and analysis
- Understanding of FPGA or embedded processor interfaces and digital logic design
- Familiarity with NASA or MIL standards (NASA-STD-8739, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1540) and aerospace quality practices
- Experience with requirements management and systems engineering processes
- Background in signal integrity, power integrity, or high-speed digital design
- Experience working with government or defense customers on space or launch vehicle programs

## PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is based at our primary development facility and involves both office-based design work and hands-on lab activities. Work includes extended periods at a computer workstation for design and analysis, as well as time in the lab and cleanroom environments for hardware testing and integration. Physical requirements include the ability to lift equipment up to 35 lbs, bend and reach during hardware assembly and testing, and operate hand tools and test equipment. Occasional travel to supplier facilities, test sites, or launch operations may be required. Work schedule may include extended hours during critical hardware delivery and test campaigns.

## COMPENSATION

- Base Salary: $135,000-$250,000
- 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 To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

To protect candidates and our company from application fraud and impersonation, we use third-party tools to verify applicant identity and detect fraudulent applications. Learn more in our [Privacy Notice](https://www.trueanomaly.space/legal/privacy-policy).

## About True Anomaly

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: True Anomaly is a defense technology company exclusively focused on designing and building spacecraft, software, and payloads for space superiority in contested orbital environments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D – $650M fundraise announced in Q2 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Centennial, Colorado, USA (with offices in Long Beach, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; and Washington, D.C.)
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Even Rogers (CEO and Co-Founder) and an undisclosed co-founder (Chief Engineer)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense & Space (space defense / space superiority)
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, allies, and partners (B2G / government)
- **Mission statement**: “Enable a secure, stable, and sustainable space environment for the US, its Allies, and partners.”

## Products & Services
- **Jackal**: A multirole space superiority platform described as a “tactical fighter-interceptor for contested space environments.” Modular hardware architecture with high-thrust, high-delta‑V performance; designed for high-rate manufacturability and maximum operational flexibility.
- **Mosaic**: A full-stack software platform for autonomous mission command and control. Translates commander intent into autonomous actions, enabling real‑time maneuver, sensor tasking, and multi‑domain coordination. Supports “train like you fight” by using the same interface for simulation and live operations.
- **Payloads**: Proprietary sensors and effectors hosted on Jackal’s mission hardpoints, tailored for precision sensing and effects in space.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised – **$1.027B** (Series A $17M, Series B $100M, Series C $260M, Series D $650M)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available from provided sources
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount target of 1,000+ employees by 2028
  - Multiple successful orbital missions (Mission X‑1, X‑2, X‑3; VICTUS HAZE)
  - Opened new Denver HQ (May 2025) and expanded GravityWorks facilities in Centennial, CO and Long Beach, CA
  - Rapid development timeline – first two Jackal spacecraft fielded within a year of founding

## Competitive Advantages
- **Exclusive focus on space defense**: True Anomaly is the only defense tech company dedicated solely to space superiority, giving it a clear mission and undiluted R&D resources.
- **Effect‑driven autonomy**: Mosaic’s ability to turn high‑level operator objectives into precise autonomous actions reduces decision‑latency in contested environments.
- **Operational pedigree**: Founded by ex‑U.S. Space Force operators who wrote foundational doctrine for military space operations, ensuring the product is built for real tactical needs.
- **Modular, high‑rate architecture**: Jackal’s scalable design allows cost‑effective production and rapid iteration, crucial for maintaining a strategic edge.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling production and headcount**: Building out facilities and hiring across engineering, operations, and mission roles to reach 1,000+ employees by 2028.
- **Continued mission demonstrations**: Upcoming and recent flight tests (MX‑3 completed June 2026, VICTUS HAZE underway) to validate end‑to‑end kill chain and rendezvous/proximity operations.
- **Deepening government partnerships**: Offices in Colorado Springs and Washington, D.C. to support close collaboration with U.S. Space Force and allied space commands.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven culture**: Employees are motivated by the direct impact on national security and freedom of operations in space. The company asks “What would it take?” to solve the hardest problems.
- **Hybrid work model**: Offices in Denver (HQ), Long Beach, Colorado Springs, and Washington, D.C. – employees work a mix of in‑office and remote.
- **Comprehensive benefits**: 100% employer‑sponsored healthcare (medical/dental/vision), generous time off, equity ownership, 401k/Roth options, and learning & development opportunities.
- **Rigorous but supportive hiring process**: Stages include a talent screen, hiring manager interview, technical panel (collaborative assessment), focused 1:1s, a founder interview, and a standard background check.
- **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on intellectual curiosity, ownership, resiliency, and a non‑standard approach to complex technical problems. Employees from any technical background are welcome.

## Sources
1. [trueanomaly.space – Company website](https://www.trueanomaly.space/)
2. [trueanomaly.space – Careers page](https://www.trueanomaly.space/careers)
3. [Greenhouse – Job board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc)
4. [LinkedIn – Company profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-anomaly)
5. [Built In Colorado – Company overview](https://www.builtincolorado.com/company/true-anomaly)

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