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Principal Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)

True Anomaly
Denver, USA
Full-time
Senior · 14+ years experience
Onsite
USD 190000-275000 yearly / year
Discovered Yesterday
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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

  • Base Salary: $190,000 - $275,000
  • 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

  • Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA locations.
  • 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.

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