Electrical Engineer (III or Senior), Systems

True Anomaly•Denver, CO

12d•$105,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. 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 True Anomaly is seeking a talented and driven Electrical Engineering Systems Engineer at the Senior or Mid-career level to serve as the primary technical and programmatic interface between our Avionics Components engineering team and the Program Office. You will be the connective tissue that keeps vertically integrated avionics development aligned, on schedule, and delivering against program and customer requirements. You will own requirements decomposition and flow-down across avionics subsystems, drive ICD development, lead technical and programmatic trade studies, and represent Avionics Components team interests in wider engineering forums. You bring strong electrical engineering fundamentals, systems thinking, and the organizational discipline to keep complex, multi- discipline hardware programs moving with clarity and confidence. This is a high-visibility role that directly shapes how the Avionics team executes and grows.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
5+ years of professional experience in systems engineering, avionics engineering, or a related technical program role
Demonstrated experience with requirements decomposition, flow-down, and traceability management for electrical or avionics systems
Experience developing and managing interface control documents across complex, multi-discipline hardware programs
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals with the ability to engage credibly with engineers across digital systems, FPGA, EPS, RF, and harness disciplines
Experience supporting or leading programmatic activities including schedule development, milestone tracking, and sprint or agile planning
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to convey technical information clearly to both engineering and program management audiences
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, Rhapsody, or similar
Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Confluence
Experience working directly with government or defense customers and interpreting military or defense acquisition specifications
Familiarity with spacecraft avionics architectures including flight computers, EPS, RF communications, and harness design
Familiarity with agile development methodologies applied to hardware engineering programs
Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting

Responsibilities

Own requirements decomposition and flow-down across the Avionics Components engineering team, ensuring traceability from customer and program-level requirements to subsystem and component specifications
Develop, maintain, and negotiate interface control documents (ICDs) between avionics subsystems and broader spacecraft systems, including power, software, RF, and payloads
Serve as the primary interface between the Avionics Components team and the Program Office, translating technical status, risks, and needs into clear programmatic communication
Interpret and adjudicate customer specifications, identifying areas of risk, ambiguity, or non-compliance and driving resolution with engineering and program stakeholders
Lead technical and programmatic trade studies across avionics subsystems, synthesizing inputs from EPS, digital systems, FPGA, RF, and harness teams to produce clear recommendations
Facilitate sprint planning, milestone tracking, and schedule development in coordination with the Program Office, keeping the Avionics Components team on track and dependencies visible
Assist the Avionics Components team leadership in roadmap planning, ensuring near-term deliverables and long-term development priorities are clearly defined and resourced
Represent Avionics Components team interests in cross-functional engineering meetings, design reviews, and customer engagements
Identify and track technical and programmatic risks, driving mitigation plans in collaboration with the engineering team and Program Office
Develop and maintain Avionics program documentation including technical plans, schedules, review packages, and status reports