Electrical Engineer (Senior/Staff), CD&H

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

5d•$135,000 - $250,000•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 integrates power, data, and control systems across spacecraft. It translates mission requirements into electrical solutions that meet space-flight performance, reliability, and mass constraints, with an emphasis on understanding how electrical subsystems interact and ensuring the architecture meets mission needs. The position combines systems engineering and hardware design, including spacecraft avionics architecture, component selection and qualification, electrical analysis, custom avionics hardware design, documentation, verification, and integration. It is based onsite at the company’s Centennial, Colorado, or Long Beach, California, location, with occasional travel to other sites, supplier facilities, test sites, or launch operations as needed. Work involves office-based design and analysis and hands-on work in laboratory and cleanroom environments. Extended hours may be needed during critical hardware delivery and test campaigns. Applicants must be able to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance and meet the stated U.S. Government space-technology export-control eligibility requirements. The role is open until filled.

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 high-reliability applications.
Strong fundamentals in circuit design, power electronics, and electrical-system architecture.
Experience conducting system-level reliability analysis, including FMEA, fault-tree analysis, or similar methodologies.
Proficiency creating system architecture diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation using Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools.
Demonstrated 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 circuit simulation (SPICE), 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 and 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.
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 required U.S. Department of State authorizations under the stated export-control requirements.
Ability to lift equipment up to 35 pounds, bend and reach during hardware assembly and testing, and operate hand tools and test equipment.

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 such as CAN, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, SPI, and 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, and 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 networks, grounding schemes, and signal routing topologies.
Create and maintain system-level block diagrams, functional flow diagrams, and architecture documentation for engineering teams.
Conduct electrical-system Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), assess risk, and drive design improvements.
Review and evaluate electrical components, parts, and commercial off-the-shelf products against mission requirements, reliability standards, and environmental specifications.
Select components and plan qualification, 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.
Design custom avionics hardware for space applications, including power conditioning units, motor controllers, sensor interface boards, and data acquisition systems.
Create electrical schematics, bills of materials, and design documentation using industry-standard CAD tools.
Conduct worst-case circuit analysis, derating studies, and reliability assessments to support space qualification requirements.
Define and manage electrical interfaces between subsystems, including mechanical mounting, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility.
Develop and execute electrical-system verification test plans, including functional, environmental qualification, and EMI/EMC testing.
Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting using laboratory test equipment.
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 performance, reliability, and cost.
Support integration and test activities, including spacecraft-level electrical checkout, continuity testing, and flight-readiness verification.
Participate in SRR, PDR, and CDR design reviews, presenting electrical architecture, block diagrams, FMEA results, analysis, and verification status.
Create and maintain electrical-system documentation, including interface control documents, 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.
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.
Dog Fridays.
Equity participation as part of the total compensation package.