Principal RF Electrical Engineer at True Anomaly

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Space, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 12+ years of experience in RF system design and development for aerospace applications
  • Demonstrated experience with RF systems design and necessary analysis to show compliant solutions
  • Deep experience with spacecraft communication systems, including S-band, X-band, Ka-band, and other frequency bands as applicable
  • Expertise in satellite communication link optimization, including Doppler shift compensation and error correction coding
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Participate in future looking trades that feed into rapid design, development, and testing of high-reliability RF and communications systems for spacecraft engineering and development efforts
  • Develop requirements that will drive component selection, analysis, and meet the needs of the sub-system
  • Develop and refine analytical tools including link budgets, ranging budgets, compatibility assessment, antenna pattern generation, and RF scattering analysis
  • Oversee the selection and integration of RF components, including Software Defined Radios, amplifiers, filters, couplers, switches, and antennas into spacecraft systems
  • Develop and maintain documentation for RF systems and components, including design specifications, test plans, and operating procedures
  • Define validation approach and create development and qualification testing campaigns
  • Lead first article testing, unit level testing, production testing, and troubleshooting efforts
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on the team
  • Continuously improve RF Engineering processes and practices to drive innovation and efficiency

Skills

RF Design
RF Systems
Communications Systems
Link Budgets
Ranging Budgets
System Architecture
Requirements Development
Component Selection
Spacecraft Engineering
Ground Hardware

True Anomaly

Integrates AI and software into spacecraft

About True Anomaly

True Anomaly specializes in advanced technology that integrates spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance space capabilities for the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners, with a focus on global security and sustainable space access.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$137.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Competition from established aerospace companies threatens True Anomaly's market share.
Rapid technological advancements require costly R&D investments to stay competitive.
Recent layoffs may affect employee morale and hinder future growth and innovation.

Differentiation

True Anomaly focuses on space security at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
The Jackal AOV and Mosaic platform showcase advanced autonomous space vehicle capabilities.
True Anomaly's high delta-V propulsion system enhances multi-orbit operational readiness.

Upsides

Increased demand for autonomous space vehicles aligns with True Anomaly's Mosaic platform.
U.S. Space Force's focus on tactically responsive missions benefits True Anomaly's Jackal vehicle.
Public-private partnerships in space defense offer more contract opportunities for True Anomaly.

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