Electrical Engineer II-III, CD&H

True Anomaly • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

True Anomaly is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of electrical system architectures for next-generation space vehicles. Under the guidance of senior engineers, this role contributes to system-level electrical architecture development, reliability analysis, and integration of spacecraft power, data, and control systems. The position is intended to build systems engineering skills, including understanding interactions among electrical subsystems, mission requirements, and the impact of system-level decisions on spacecraft performance. The engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team on space vehicle technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 2–7 years of professional experience in electrical engineering, circuit design, or a related technical discipline.
• Fundamental knowledge of circuit design, power electronics, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with electrical CAD tools for schematic capture, such as Altium, OrCAD, EAGLE, KiCad, or similar.
• Basic understanding of electrical analysis methods, including circuit simulation, power budgeting, or component derating.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, datasheets, and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Self-motivation and eagerness to develop expertise in aerospace electrical engineering.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must meet applicable U.S. Government space technology export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications.
• Exposure to system reliability analysis methods such as FMEA, fault tree analysis, or reliability modeling.
• Experience creating technical diagrams using Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with space-grade components, radiation effects, or environmental qualification testing.
• Knowledge of digital communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, RS-422, or UART.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for analysis and automation.
• Understanding of PCB design principles and experience working with layout engineers.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as NASA-STD-8739, MIL-STD-461, or IPC standards.
• Interest in spacecraft systems, power electronics, or embedded hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Support development of spacecraft avionics electrical system architectures and block diagrams under senior engineer guidance.
• Create and maintain system-level documentation, including block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and interface specifications.
• Contribute to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), documenting failure modes and assisting with risk assessments.
• Review and evaluate electrical components and commercial off-the-shelf products, researching datasheets and specifications to inform component selection.
• Support component qualification planning by evaluating environmental specifications, derating requirements, and reliability data.
• Design electrical circuits and avionics subsystems, including power supplies, sensor interfaces, and control circuits.
• Create electrical schematics, bills of materials, and assembly drawings using CAD tools.
• Perform circuit analysis, including power calculations, voltage-drop analysis, and basic worst-case analysis, under senior engineer review.
• Support electrical system analysis, including power budgets, load-flow studies, and interface verification.
• Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, and testing using laboratory equipment.
• Execute electrical verification test procedures, including functional testing, continuity checks, and environmental test support.
• Document test results, create test reports, and track issues through resolution.
• Collaborate with harness design teams on cable specifications, connector selections, and routing requirements.
• Support spacecraft electrical checkout, integration, and systems testing.
• Participate in design reviews by presenting analysis results, design status, and test data.
• Maintain electrical system design files, test data, analysis reports, and as-built records.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, with HSA/HRA options.
• Flexible Time Off for exempt employees or accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Parental leave and sick leave.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Equity participation as part of total compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level