Principal Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)

YOUR MISSION

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect multi-mission RF systems across S/X/Ka-Band and other frequency regimes; ensure end-to-end link margin and performance robustness across the enterprise
• Define mission communication architectures; validate end-to-end RF system performance at program and enterprise levels
• Oversee mission-level RF verification and payload qualification across multiple concurrent programs
• Define corporate EMI/EMC strategy; engage with regulatory bodies and spectrum authorities on behalf of True Anomaly
• Set the long-term communication system strategy and link design philosophy across all programs
• Shapes company RF technical narratives; influence executives and senior leadership on strategic technical pursuits
• Grow and shape the senior RF engineering talent pipeline; mentor staff and senior engineers into leadership roles
• Drive transformative solutions that establish new RF capabilities at the company level
• Define enterprise delivery standards and drive consistent outcomes across the RF organization
• Serve as an external representative for True Anomaly's RF capabilities at industry forums, with customers, and with partners
• Embody and scale True Anomaly's engineering values company-wide; set the cultural and technical tone for the RF discipline

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Strong track record of growing and developing senior engineering talent

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with classified space communication systems and NSA Type 1 encryption
• Expertise in satellite communication link optimization and technology trades
• Awareness of key technology progression across the industry as it pertains to forward looking implementation and strategy
• Experience with regulatory filing committees and ITU/FCC spectrum coordination processes
• Publications, patents, or conference presentations in RF/microwave engineering or space communications
• Experience in a high-growth aerospace startup environment
• Record of external industry influence through panels, working groups, or advisory roles

COMPENSATION

Compensation range: $175,000 - $265,000
Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA locations.
• Physical Demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.