Electrical Engineer II, Radio Frequency (RF)

Trueanomalyinc; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly in California is seeking an Electrical Engineer II, Radio Frequency (RF) to contribute to spacecraft communication programs. You will design and evaluate RF components, collaborating actively with mechanical, software, and thermal engineering teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, has 2 to 4 years of RF engineering experience, and is skilled in using RF test equipment. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered for this role.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in RF engineering for aerospace or related applications.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and evaluate moderate-complexity RF components.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams.
• Support documentation efforts for RF designs and test results.

Skills

RF engineering

Link budget analysis

Collaborative communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

MATLAB

Job description

OUR MISSION

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

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

As an Electrical Engineer II, Radio Frequency (RF) at True Anomaly, you will build upon your foundational skills by supporting RF system design across our ground and space hardware. You will be responsible for RF components within an established architecture. You will contribute reliably to spacecraft communication programs, collaborate actively with your team and other subsystem teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, specify, and evaluate moderate‑complexity RF components within the overall system architecture, with guidance as needed.
• Perform applicable analyses including link budgets, antenna pattern evaluations, compatibility, and others as needed.
• Develop and execute test plans for RF modules; perform evaluations and data assessment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, power, and thermal engineering teams; understand cross‑discipline dependencies.
• Communicate proactively within the team on status, risks, and findings.
• Support documentation efforts for RF component designs and test results.
• Identify process improvements that contribute to team efficiency.
• Actively support peers and share knowledge across the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in RF engineering for aerospace or related applications.
• Demonstrated ability to design or evaluate RF components such as LNAs, amplifiers, and passive networks.
• Experience performing link budget analysis and interpreting RF test data.
• Hands‑on experience with RF test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Strong collaborative and communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with RF simulation tools (MATLAB, HFSS, FEKO, CST, or similar).
• Familiarity with space communication protocols (CCSDS or similar).
• Exposure to EMI/EMC requirements and test methods.
• Experience in a startup or fast‑paced engineering environment.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $135,000
• 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 Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA.
• 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.

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.