Senior Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)

Senior Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)

YOUR MISSION
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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead design of integrated RF subsystems across multiple frequency bands; drive trade-offs in the solution space
• Lead trade studies between modulation schemes, coding rates, bandwidth, and power efficiency for space communication systems
• Define and execute full RF test campaigns, including EMI/EMC validation
• Champion design robustness; ensure streamlined execution across design and test phases
• Balance RF performance, cost, and risk trade-offs across mechanical, software, power, and thermal domains
• Lead cross-team delivery efforts; manage technical dependencies and program milestones
• Drive requirements capture, analysis (QoS, link budgets, antenna patterns, compatibility), and documentation across comm system designs
• Oversee integration of RF components—SDRs, antennas, amplifiers, filters, mixers, oscillators—into spacecraft systems
• Support payload analysis and integration including radar and complex RF systems
• Mentor peers and junior engineers; shape and raise technical standards across teams
• Manage ambiguity on projects; set checkpoints and communicate effectively across teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
• 7–10 years of experience in RF system design and development for aerospace applications
• Demonstrated experience leading RF subsystem design and integration across multiple bands
• Experience with link optimization, modulation/coding selection, and antenna coverage analysis
• Experience with LEO, MEO, GEO, or deep space satellite missions
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and leading RF test campaigns
• Proficiency in RF simulation tools (MATLAB, HFSS, FEKO, CST, or similar)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to align and influence across teams

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with software-defined radios (SDRs) in space communication applications
• EMI/EMC experience at the component and system level
• Knowledge of space communication protocols (CCSDS or similar)
• Experience with regulatory filing committees and processes
• Familiarity with launch vehicles, missile defense applications, and integration environments
• Experience with encryption algorithms, preferably NSA Type 1
• Experience in a startup or fast-paced engineering environment

COMPENSATION

Compensation range: $150,000 - $220,000
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 Long Beach, CA.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.