Electrical Engineer (Senior/Staff), CD&H

True Anomaly • Denver, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

True Anomaly is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical system architectures for next-generation space vehicles. The role defines system-level electrical architectures, performs reliability analysis, and supports integration of spacecraft power, data, and control systems. It combines hardware design with systems engineering, translating mission requirements into robust electrical solutions that meet performance, reliability, and mass constraints for spaceflight operations.

The position is based onsite at True Anomaly’s primary development facility in either Centennial, Colorado, or Long Beach, California. Work includes office-based design and analysis, plus hands-on activity in lab and cleanroom environments. Occasional travel to supplier facilities, test sites, or launch operations may be required. Work schedules may include extended hours during critical hardware deliveries and test campaigns. The role requires the ability to maintain or obtain a TS//SCI clearance and to meet applicable U.S. Government space technology export-control requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in electrical system design, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications.
• Strong fundamentals in circuit design, power electronics, and electrical system architecture.
• Experience conducting system-level reliability analysis, such as FMEA or fault tree analysis.
• Proficiency creating system architecture diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation using tools such as Visio or Lucidchart.
• Ability to evaluate and select electrical components based on mission requirements, environmental specifications, and reliability criteria.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout, such as Altium, OrCAD, or EAGLE.
• Experience with electrical analysis, including SPICE circuit simulation, power-budget analysis, and worst-case analysis.
• Hands-on experience debugging hardware and using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Understanding of aerospace electrical standards and practices, including wire derating, connector selection, and EMI/EMC design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in design and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present technical concepts to multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance.
• Meets U.S. Government space technology export-control eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with spacecraft electrical systems, including EPS, flight computers, motor control, or sensor systems.
• Familiarity with space-grade components, radiation effects, and qualification testing such as vibration, thermal-vacuum, and life testing.
• Experience with high-voltage systems, battery management, or solar array design.
• Knowledge of spacecraft digital communication protocols, including CAN, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, SPI, or I2C.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for electrical system modeling and analysis.
• Understanding of FPGA or embedded-processor interfaces and digital logic design.
• Familiarity with NASA or MIL standards, including NASA-STD-8739, MIL-STD-461, or MIL-STD-1540, and aerospace quality practices.
• Experience with requirements management and systems engineering processes.
• Background in signal integrity, power integrity, or high-speed digital design.
• Experience working with government or defense customers on space or launch vehicle programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system architectures and block diagrams for spacecraft avionics, including power distribution, grounding, and signal routing.
• Create and maintain system-level block diagrams, functional flow diagrams, and architecture documentation.
• Conduct electrical-system FMEA, identify risks, and drive design improvements.
• Review and evaluate electrical components, parts, and COTS products for mission, reliability, and environmental requirements.
• Plan component selection and qualification, including assessment of radiation tolerance, temperature range, voltage margins, and derating.
• Develop electrical interface requirements and specifications for avionics components such as flight computers, sensors, actuators, and communication systems.
• Perform electrical-system analysis, including power budgets, voltage-drop calculations, fault analysis, and load-flow studies.
• Design custom avionics hardware, including power conditioning units, motor controllers, sensor interface boards, and data acquisition systems.
• Create schematics, bills of materials, and design documentation using electrical CAD tools.
• Conduct worst-case circuit analysis, derating studies, and reliability assessments for space qualification requirements.
• Define and manage electrical interfaces between subsystems, including mechanical mounting, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility.
• Develop and execute electrical verification test plans, including functional, environmental qualification, and EMI/EMC testing.
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting using lab equipment.
• Collaborate with harness design teams on cable routing, connector specifications, and wire-gauge requirements.
• Perform trade studies on components, architectures, and design approaches to optimize performance, reliability, and cost.
• Support spacecraft integration and test, including electrical checkout, continuity testing, and flight-readiness verification.
• Participate in SRR, PDR, and CDR design reviews and present electrical architecture, analyses, FMEA results, and verification status.
• Create and maintain ICDs, architecture diagrams, test procedures, analysis reports, and as-built drawings.

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.
• Sick leave.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Equity participation.

What This Job Offers

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