Jobs · Engineering · California

Electrical Engineer II, Power Systems

Paradigm Operations LP-AL · Long Beach, CA · 3 wk ago
Engineering$90k–$135k/yrFull-time

About Us

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.

About the Role

The Electrical Power Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, analyzing, testing and integrating power systems for complex space missions. The ideal candidate will bring innovative engineering solutions to the challenges presented by True Anomaly's unique missions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze electrical power systems (EPS) for spacecraft, including solar arrays, batteries, and power distribution units
  • Perform modeling, simulation and on-orbit analysis for power generation and storage
  • Create and review technical documentation, including specifications, interface control drawings, test procedures, and design reviews
  • Conduct system design trades balancing system performance, technical risk, cost and schedule
  • Perform radiation and reliability analyses to clearly communicate system risks and identify future design improvements
  • Develop failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) for critical electrical systems
  • Develop electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) for performing power system testing and hardware in the loop (HIL)
  • Support environmental testing campaigns including EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, and vibration testing
  • Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure integrated system functionality

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
  • Minimum of 2 years of electrical or space systems engineering
  • Understanding of spacecraft power system design and analysis
  • Understanding of spacecraft subsystems
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected individual status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (required for ITAR compliance)

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Extensive test experience
  • Experience deploying systems in GEO
  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance
  • HRA/HSA options
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401K
  • Parental Leave
  • Equity

Pay

Base Salary: $90,000 - $135,000

Additional Information

Work Location: This role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA.

Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory. Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

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