Electrical Engineer II

True Anomaly; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading space technology company is looking for a talented Electrical Engineer II based in California. This role involves the design and testing of high-reliability electrical systems for spacecraft programs, collaborating closely with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include executing electrical design requirements, collaborating on system architecture, and conducting testing. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
• Solid understanding of applicable codes and standards including PCB and PCBA design.
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute requirements capture for electrical designs.
• Support rapid design and testing of electrical systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

PCB design in Altium Designer

Communication skills

Understanding of codes and standards

Electrical engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

Our mission, values, and the work environment reflect our commitment to advancing spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance capabilities for the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners while safeguarding global security and space access for all.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

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

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking a talented and driven Electrical Engineer II to support the rapid design, development, and testing of high-reliability electrical systems for our spacecraft programs. In this role, you will execute across the full hardware development lifecycle — from requirements capture and schematic design through bring-up, integration, and production — while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams. You will bring hands-on technical depth, a strong sense of ownership, and the initiative to contribute meaningfully from day one.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test for electrical designs
• Support the rapid design, development, and testing of high-reliability electrical systems for spacecraft engineering and development efforts
• Collaborate with system architecture development across cross-functional teams
• Participate in preliminary and critical design reviews to support program requirements
• Conduct derating analysis and worst-case circuit analysis
• Support system-level integration of electrical subsystems, including hardware and software interfaces
• Perform first article testing, unit-level testing, and production testing
• Contribute to the development and execution of validation and qualification testing campaigns to ensure reliable hardware
• Develop and maintain documentation for electrical systems and components, including design specifications, test plans, and operating procedures
• Support hardware through production, integration, and launch
• Collaborate with experts from other teams and departments to improve system efficiency, manufacturability, and reliability, and to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and quality assurance processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement of electrical engineering processes and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 2-4 years of professional experience in electrical engineering
• Proficiency with PCB design in Altium Designer or equivalent
• Solid understanding of applicable codes and standards including PCB and PCBA design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with spacecraft electrical system design and testing
• Familiarity with spacecraft power systems, avionics, and communication subsystems
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to spacecraft electrical systems
• Embedded firmware development experience
• Experience with simulation tools such as SPICE, MATLAB, and Simulink
• Knowledge of IPC standards and specifications including IPC-610, IPC J-STD-001, and other relevant PCB design and assembly standards
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting

COMPENSATION

• Colorado Base Salary: $90,000-$125,000
• California Base Salary: $95,000-$130,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location—this role will be onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA locations, with travel to other sites as needed.
• 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.