Electrical Engineer II-III, CD&H

True Anomaly; Denver, Long Beach (CO, CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best healthcare package

Generous time off

Lunch provided

Equity participation

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer to help design electrical architectures for next-generation space vehicles. You will collaborate with senior engineers on system-level electrical architecture, reliability analysis, and integration of power, data, and control systems across spacecraft.

You will grow skills in electrical design and systems thinking while working with a multidisciplinary team on cutting-edge space vehicle technology at our Centennial, CO onsite facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2–7 years of professional experience in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Fundamental knowledge of circuit design, power electronics, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with schematic capture tools (Altium/OrCAD/EAGLE/KiCad).
• Understanding of electrical analysis methods including circuit simulation and power budgeting.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Ability to read electrical schematics, datasheets, and specs.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated learner with interest in aerospace electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system architectures and block diagrams for spacecraft avionics.
• Create and maintain system-level docs: block diagrams, wiring diagrams, interfaces.
• Contribute to FMEA activities and risk assessments.
• Evaluate electrical components and COTS products with datasheets.
• Support qualification planning: environmental specs, derating and reliability data.
• Design circuits and subsystems for avionics: power, sensors, control.
• Create electrical schematics, BOMs, and drawings with CAD tools.
• Perform circuit analysis including power and voltage drop checks.

Skills

Electrical design

Circuit design

Power electronics

System architecture

Documentation

Lab skills

Schematic capture

CAN

SPI

I2C

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

KiCad

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

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.

BENEFITS & PERKS *

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of electrical system architectures for our next-generation space vehicles. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will contribute to system-level electrical architecture development, system reliability analysis, and integration of power, data, and control systems across the spacecraft. This role emphasizes growing your systems engineering skills — learning to think about how electrical subsystems interact, how components meet mission requirements, and how system-level decisions impact overall spacecraft performance.You'llwork oncutting-edgespace vehicle technology alongside a multidisciplinary team while developingexpertisein both electrical design and systems thinking.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support development of electrical system architectures and block diagrams for spacecraft avionics under senior engineer guidance
• Create and maintain system-level documentation including block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and interface specifications
• Contribute to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities, documenting failure modes and assisting with risk assessments
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating electrical components and COTS products, researching datasheets and specifications to support component selection decisions
• Support component qualification planning including evaluation of environmental specifications, derating requirements, and reliability data
• Design electrical circuits and subsystems for avionics applications including power supplies, sensor interfaces, and control circuits
• Create electrical schematics, BOMs, and assembly drawings using CAD tools (Altium, OrCAD, or similar)
• Perform circuit analysis including power calculations, voltage drop analysis, and basic worst-case analysis under senior engineer review
• Support electrical system analysis activities including power budgets, load flow studies, and interface verification
• Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, and testing using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers)
• Execute test procedures for electrical verification including functional testing, continuity checks, and environmental test support
• Document test results, create test reports, and track issues through resolution
• Collaborate with harness design teams on cable specifications, connector selections, and routing requirements
• Support integration and test activities including spacecraft-level electrical checkout and systems testing
• Participate in design reviews presenting analysis results, design status, and test data
• Maintain electrical system documentation including design files, test data, analysis reports, and as-built records

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• 2– 7 years of professional experience in electrical engineering, circuit design, or related technical discipline
• Fundamental knowledge of circuit design, power electronics, and electrical systems
• Familiarity with electrical CAD tools for schematic capture (Altium, OrCAD, EAGLE, KiCad , or similar)
• Basic understanding of electrical analysis methods including circuit simulation, power budgeting, or component derating
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, data-sheets, and technical specifications
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Self-motivated learner with eagerness to develop expertise in aerospace electrical engineering
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications
• Exposure to system reliability analysis methods such as FMEA, fault tree analysis, or reliability modeling
• Experience creating technical diagrams using Visio, Lucidchart , or similar tools
• Familiarity with space-grade components, radiation effects, or environmental qualification testing
• Knowledge of digital communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, RS-422, UART)
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for analysis and automation
• Understanding of PCB design principles and experience working with layout engineers
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as NASA-STD-8739, MIL-STD-461, or IPC standards
• Interest in spacecraft systems, power electronics, or embedded hardware design

COMPENSATION

• 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 : this role will be fully onsite at ourGravityWorksfactory in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA.
• Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

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 know.

The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (i.e., current Green Card holder), lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Are you currently a U.S. Person as described above, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorization? * Select...

If other, please provide details as it relates to ITAR eligibility. Answer N/A if not applicable. *

Do you need, or will you need in the future, any immigration related support or sponsorship from True Anomaly in order to begin or continue employment with True Anomaly? This includes support (such as J-1, F-1, CPT letter or STEM OPT Training Plan), visa sponsorship for employment (H-1B, H-1B1, E-1, O-1, or TN), and any EAD holders that will need longer term employment authorization (temporary work visa or permanent residency). * Select...

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As set forth in True Anomaly’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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