Electrical Engineer II-III, CD&H

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

6d•$90,000 - $165,000•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 spacecraft electrical architecture development, system reliability analysis, and integration of power, data, and control systems. The position emphasizes developing systems engineering expertise, understanding interactions among electrical subsystems, and evaluating how components and system-level decisions affect mission requirements and spacecraft performance. The engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team on space vehicle technology. The role is fully onsite at the GravityWorks factory in Centennial, Colorado, or Long Beach, California. The work environment includes a standard office, desk work, and a production factory. Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20 pounds. Applicants must meet U.S. Government space technology export-control eligibility requirements.

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 lab 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-motivated learner with eagerness to develop expertise in aerospace electrical engineering.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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 for compliance with space technology export regulations, including ITAR.

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, and 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 electrical system architectures and spacecraft avionics block diagrams under senior engineer guidance.
Create and maintain system-level documentation, including block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and interface specifications.
Contribute to FMEA activities by documenting failure modes and assisting with risk assessments.
Review and evaluate electrical components and COTS products, researching datasheets and specifications to support 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 such as Altium or OrCAD.
Perform circuit analysis, including power calculations, voltage-drop analysis, and basic worst-case analysis, under senior engineer review.
Support electrical system analysis activities, including power budgets, load-flow studies, and interface verification.
Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, and testing using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers.
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 integration and test activities, including spacecraft-level electrical checkout and systems testing.
Participate in design reviews by presenting analysis results, design status, and test data.
Maintain electrical system documentation, including 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.
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.
Dog Fridays.
Equity participation as part of the total compensation package.