Electrical Engineer (Senior-Staff), Power Systems

True Anomaly, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Generous PTO

Catered lunch

401(k) plan

Equity participation

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Senior-Staff Electrical Engineer focused on spacecraft power systems to lead design, analysis, and performance across programs. You will drive power architecture decisions—from solar arrays to distribution—and ensure reliability for demanding space missions.

You will mentor junior engineers, own PDR/CDR activities, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate power subsystems. The role is onsite at our Colorado or California facilities.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in spacecraft power systems.
• Experience with solar arrays, batteries, power distribution, and protection.
• Radiation-tolerant design practices and radiation effects knowledge.
• Experience leading PDR/CDR for power subsystems.
• Proficient with circuit design tools and analysis software.
• Ability to model power budgets across mission phases.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of spacecraft electrical power systems.
• Own power architecture trades balancing performance, mass, and cost.
• Lead PDR/CDR for power subsystems and ensure customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain power budgets for all mission phases.
• Perform power system modeling and transient analyses.
• Design and analyze DC/DC converters, tracking, and regulation schemes.
• Conduct derating and worst‑case analyses per standards.
• Perform radiation and reliability analyses; drive mitigations.
• Create testing campaigns and EGSE/HIL validation plans.
• Collaborate with avionics, software, and propulsion teams.

Skills

Power systems design

Power budgeting

PDR/CDR leadership

Modeling & simulation

Telemetry and tests

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

SPICE

MATLAB

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Senior‑Staff), Power Systems

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

As a Staff Power Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be a senior technical leader on the Power team, owning the design, analysis, and performance of spacecraft electrical power subsystems across multiple programs. You will drive power architecture decisions - from solar arrays and energy storage through distribution and protection — and serve as the technical authority ensuring our power systems meet the demanding reliability and performance requirements of operational space missions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of spacecraft electrical power systems, including solar arrays, battery systems, power distribution units, and protection circuits
• Own power architecture trades anddrivetechnical decisions balancing performance, mass, thermal, radiation tolerance, cost, and schedule
• Lead preliminary and critical design reviews (PDR/CDR) for power subsystems, ensuring designs meet program and customer requirements
• Develop andmaintainspacecraft power budgets, including generation, storage, distribution, and load analyses across all mission phases from launch through end‑of‑life
• Perform power system modeling and simulation including on‑orbit power generation, eclipse cycling, battery state‑of‑charge, and transient load analysis
• Design and analyze power conversion and regulation circuits, including DC/DC converters, peak power tracking, charge controllers, and fault protection schemes
• Conduct and reviewderatinganalysis and worst‑case circuit analysis for power electronicsin accordance withEEE‑INST‑002 and applicable standards
• Perform radiation and reliability analyses for power system components,identifyingrisks and driving design mitigations for the orbital radiation environment
• Define validation approaches and create development and qualification testing campaigns to exercise power system designs to their limits and ensure reliable hardware
• Develop electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) for power system testing and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) validation
• Support environmental testing campaigns including EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, and vibration testing of power subsystem hardware
• Collaborate with avionics, systems engineering, software, and propulsion teams to ensure seamless spacecraft integration of power systems
• Develop andmaintaindocumentation for power systems, including design specifications, interface control documents, test plans, and operating procedures
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid‑level engineers on the Power team, raising the team's design capabilities and technical rigor
• Continuously improve power engineering processes and practices to drive innovation and efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineeringor related field
• Minimum8yearsof professional experience in spacecraft or high‑reliability electrical power systems design
• Strong technical background in solar array systems, battery technologies (Li‑ion, LiFePO4), charge control, DC/DC converters, peak power tracking, and power distribution
• Demonstrated experience with radiation effects on power system components and radiation‑tolerant design practices
• Experience leading preliminary and critical design reviews (PDR/CDR) for power or electrical subsystems
• Proficiencywith power system modeling, analysis, and simulation tools
• Experience with spacecraft power budgeting across all mission phases, including launch, tip‑off, eclipse, and end‑of‑life
• Advanced experience with circuit design tools (Altium Designer or equivalent ECAD) and analysis tools (SPICE, MATLAB, or similar)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Experience with fault management and autonomous protection schemes for spacecraft power systems
• Experience with EEE parts screening and qualification per EEE‑INST‑002 or NASA‑INST‑002
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC qualification and mitigation per GSFC‑STD‑7000 (GEVS) and MIL‑STD‑461
• Experience designing, analyzing, and testing for spacecraft charging effects
• Familiarity with lab test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and solar array simulators
• Experience developing EGSE or HIL test environments for power subsystem validation
• Knowledge of power supply stability analysis techniques
• Experience with GEO, LEO, or other operational orbit regimes and their implications for power system design
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting

COMPENSATION

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

Your actual level and base salary will bedeterminedon a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills,educationand experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability tomaintainor obtainTS//SCI clearance
• Work Location : this role will be fullyonsiteat ourGravityWorksfactory in Centennial, COor 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...