Engineering Manager, Power Systems

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

4h•$165,000 - $230,000•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 As the Power Systems Manager at True Anomaly, you will lead the team responsible for designing, developing, and delivering spacecraft power systems — from solar arrays and batteries to power distribution and regulation. You will manage a team of electrical engineers, drive technical execution across multiple programs, and ensure our power systems scale reliably from prototype through production.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical or power systems engineering, with at least 2 years in a people-management role
Demonstrated experience designing spacecraft electrical power systems, including solar arrays, batteries, and power distribution units
Strong understanding of power conversion, regulation, and distribution architectures
Experience leading design reviews and managing engineering teams through full product development lifecycles
Hands-on experience with power system analysis tools and test equipment
Proven ability to balance technical depth with team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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

Master's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
Experience scaling spacecraft hardware from prototype to production
Familiarity with radiation effects on power electronics and mitigation strategies for COTS components
Experience with analysis and mitigation of spacecraft charging
Knowledge of EEE parts screening and qualification per NASA-INST-002 or similar standards
Experience with simulation tools such as LTSPICE, Python
Experience deploying power systems in LEO, MEO, or GEO environments
EMI/EMC qualification and mitigation experience (GSFC-7000/GEVS, MIL-STD-461)
Experience with harnessing design and fabrication
Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and grow a team of power systems engineers, including hiring, performance management, and professional development
Own the technical roadmap for spacecraft power systems, including solar array design, battery management, and power distribution and regulation architectures
Drive design, analysis, and test activities for electrical power systems (EPS) across the full product lifecycle — from concept through production and on-orbit operations
Lead system-level trade studies balancing performance, technical risk, mass, cost, and schedule across power subsystem designs
Oversee power budget development, launch and tip-off power analysis, and on-orbit power generation and storage modeling
Ensure power system designs are scalable and manufacturable, partnering with production and manufacturing engineering to support build rate targets
Lead and present preliminary and critical design reviews for power subsystems
Develop and maintain failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and reliability analyses for critical power system components
Coordinate with cross-functional teams — including mechanical, avionics, thermal, software, and systems engineering — to ensure integrated system functionality and resolve interface challenges
Define validation approaches and lead development and qualification testing campaigns, including environmental testing (EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, vibration)
Establish and continuously improve power systems engineering processes, standards, and best practices to drive quality, efficiency, and repeatability
Support hardware through production, integration, and launch