Electrical Engineer II, Power Systems

Menlo Ventures; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Equity options

PTO and paid holidays

401K

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking an Electrical Power Systems Engineer to design, analyze, test and integrate spacecraft power systems for complex space missions. The role emphasizes innovative engineering solutions for EPS, solar arrays, batteries, and power distribution units.

Responsibilities include modeling, simulation, on-orbit analysis, and developing documentation and EC&I, with close collaboration across mechanical, software and systems teams to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of electrical or space systems engineering.
• Understanding of spacecraft power system design and analysis.
• Understanding of spacecraft subsystems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical power systems (EPS) for spacecraft, including solar arrays, batteries, and power distribution units.
• Perform modeling, simulation and on-orbit analysis for power generation and storage.
• Create and review technical documentation, including specifications, interface control drawings, test procedures, and design reviews.
• Conduct system design trades balancing system performance, technical risk, cost and schedule.
• Perform radiation and reliability analyses to clearly communicate system risks and identify future design improvements.
• Develop failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) for critical electrical systems.
• Develop electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) for performing power system testing and hardware in the loop (HIL).
• Support environmental testing campaigns including EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, and vibration testing.
• Develop electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) for system testing and validation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure integrated system functionality.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

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.

YOUR MISSION

The Electrical Power Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, analyzing, testing and integrating power systems for complex space missions. The ideal candidate will bring innovative engineering solutions to the challenges presented by True Anomaly unique missions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and analyze electrical power systems (EPS) for spacecraft, including solar arrays, batteries, and power distribution units


• Perform modeling, simulation and on-orbit analysis for power generation and storage


• Create and review technical documentation, including specifications, interface control drawings, test procedures, and design reviews


• Conduct system design trades balancing system performance, technical risk, cost and schedule


• Perform radiation and reliability analyses to clearly communicate system risks and identify future design improvements


• Develop failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) for critical electrical systems


• Develop electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) for performing power system testing and hardware in the loop (HIL)


• Support environmental testing campaigns including EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, and vibration testing


• Develop electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) for system testing and validation


• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure integrated system functionality

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering


• Minimum of 2 years of electrical or space systems engineering


• Understanding of spacecraft power system design and analysis


• Understanding of spacecraft subsystems


• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive test experience


• Experience deploying systems in GEO


• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $90,000-$135,000


• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location: this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory 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.