Senior/Staff Electrical Engineer (Systems)

True Anomaly; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Sponsored Healthcare

Equity stake in True Anomaly

401k and Roth 401k options

Learning & Development opportunities

Generous time off

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical system architectures for space vehicles. You will translate mission requirements into robust electrical solutions, integrating power, data, and control systems while meeting performance, reliability, and mass constraints.

Responsibilities include system-level analyses, component evaluation for radiation tolerance, and developing interfaces for avionics, flight computers, sensors, and actuators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications preferred.
• Knowledge of NASA/MIL standards and radiation effects beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Define system-level electrical architectures and block diagrams for spacecraft avionics.
• Perform FMEA and reliability analyses to drive design improvements.
• Review electrical components and COTS for mission requirements and environmental specs.
• Develop interfaces, power budgets, and fault analysis for space systems.
• Create and maintain ICDs, architecture diagrams, and verification procedures.
• Support hardware bring-up, testing, and integration activities.

Skills

System architecture

FMEA

Electrical design

Power electronics

EMI/EMC design

Test & debugging

Documentation

Component selection

Signal integrity

Space standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

EAGLE

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

• True Anomaly is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical system architectures for our next-generation space vehicles
• You will be responsible for defining system-level electrical architectures, performing system reliability analysis, and ensuring seamless integration of power, data, and control systems across the spacecraft
• Working at the intersection of hardware design and systems engineering, you will translate mission requirements into robust electrical system solutions that meet performance, reliability, and mass constraints for space flight operations
• This role emphasizes systems-level thinking - understanding how electrical subsystems interact and ensuring the overall architecture meets mission needs
• Develop electrical system architectures and block diagrams for spacecraft avionics, including power distribution networks, grounding schemes, and signal routing topologies
• Create and maintain system-level block diagrams, functional flow diagrams, and architecture documentation to communicate design intent across engineering teams
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for electrical systems to identify potential failure modes, assess risk, and drive design improvements
• Review and evaluate electrical components, parts, and COTS products to ensure they meet mission requirements, reliability standards, and environmental specifications
• Perform component selection and qualification planning including evaluation of radiation tolerance, temperature range, voltage margins, and derating requirements
• Develop electrical interface requirements and specifications for avionics components including flight computers, sensors, actuators, and communication systems
• Perform electrical system analysis including power budgets, voltage drop calculations, fault analysis, and load flow studies to ensure system performance and reliability
• Design custom avionics hardware including power conditioning units, motor controllers, sensor interface boards, and data acquisition systems for space applications
• Create detailed electrical schematics, BOMs, and design documentation using industry-standard CAD tools (Altium, OrCAD, or similar)
• Conduct worst-case circuit analysis, derating studies, and reliability assessments to ensure designs meet space qualification requirements
• Define and manage electrical interfaces between subsystems including mechanical mounting, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility
• Develop and execute test plans for electrical system verification including functional testing, environmental qualification, and EMI/EMC testing
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, logic analyzers)
• Collaborate with harness design teams to define cable routing, connector specifications, and wire gauge requirements
• Perform trade studies on component selection, architecture alternatives, and design approaches to optimize system performance, reliability, and cost
• Support integration and test activities including spacecraft-level electrical checkout, continuity testing, and flight readiness verification
• Participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) presenting electrical architecture, block diagrams, FMEA results, analysis, and verification status
• Create and maintain electrical system documentation including ICDs, architecture diagrams, test procedures, analysis reports, and as-built drawings
• This position is based at our primary development facility and involves both office-based design work and hands-on lab activities. Work includes extended periods at a computer workstation for design and analysis, as well as time in the lab and cleanroom environments for hardware testing and integration
• Occasional travel to supplier facilities, test sites, or launch operations may be required. Work schedule may include extended hours during critical hardware delivery and test campaigns

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Sponsored Healthcare: We've got you covered! Our comprehensive healthcare package is fully sponsored, ensuring you and your loved ones stay healthy and worry-free, so you can focus on shaping the future of space security.
• Generous Time Off: We believe in working hard and recharging fully. Our generous vacation policy gives you the flexibility to take the time you need to relax, explore, and come back energized to take on new challenges.
• Equity: Own an equity stake in True Anomaly as you build something transformative. With equity options, you're not just working for True Anomaly; you're an owner. As an essential part of our growth and future success, we want you to share in the upside potential!
• 401k and Roth 401k options: Plan for tomorrow with our 401K and Roth 401K options that put you in control of your financial future.
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Your growth fuels our innovation. We're committed to providing you with the resources and training to expand your skills, spark new ideas, and advance your career with us.

• Experience conducting system-level reliability analysis including FMEA, fault tree analysis, or similar methodologies
• Understanding of aerospace electrical standards including wire derating, connector selection, and EMI/EMC design practices
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging and test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators)
• 5-10 years of professional experience in electrical system design, preferably in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications
• Strong fundamentals in circuit design, power electronics, and electrical system architecture
• Proficiency creating system architecture diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation using tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or similar
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with electrical analysis including circuit simulation (SPICE), power budget analysis, and worst-case analysis
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and select electrical components based on mission requirements, environmental specifications, and reliability criteria
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in design and documentation
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium, OrCAD, EAGLE, or similar
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift equipment up to 35 lbs, bend and reach during hardware assembly and testing, and operate hand tools and test equipment
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• 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
• Background in signal integrity, power integrity, or high-speed digital design
• Familiarity with NASA or MIL standards (NASA-STD-8739, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1540) and aerospace quality practices
• Understanding of FPGA or embedded processor interfaces and digital logic design
• Experience with requirements management and systems engineering processes
• Experience working with government or defense customers on space or launch vehicle programs
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Knowledge of digital communication protocols used in spacecraft (CAN, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, SPI, I2C)
• Familiarity with space-grade components, radiation effects, and qualification testing (vibration, thermal-vacuum, life testing)
• Experience with high-voltage systems, battery management, or solar array design
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for electrical system modeling and analysis
• Experience with spacecraft electrical systems including EPS, flight computers, motor control, or sensor systems