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Principal Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF) Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms · first seen 2026-07-16
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Your Mission

As Principal RF Electrical Engineer, you will set the functional RF architecture strategy for True Anomaly and own enterprise-wide technical decisions across all spacecraft communication systems. You will shape long-term RF technical direction, influence leadership, grow senior engineering talent, and represent True Anomaly's capabilities to customers, partners, and the aerospace community.

Responsibilities

  • Architect multi-mission RF systems across S/X/Ka-Band and other frequency regimes; ensure end-to-end link margin and performance robustness
  • Define mission communication architectures and validate end-to-end RF system performance at program and enterprise levels
  • Oversee mission-level RF verification and payload qualification across multiple concurrent programs
  • Define corporate EMI/EMC strategy; engage with regulatory bodies and spectrum authorities
  • Set long-term communication system strategy and link design philosophy across all programs
  • Shape RF technical narratives; influence executives on strategic technical pursuits
  • Grow and mentor staff and senior engineers into leadership roles
  • Drive transformative solutions that establish new RF capabilities
  • Define enterprise delivery standards and drive consistent outcomes across the RF organization
  • Serve as external representative for True Anomaly's RF capabilities at industry forums, with customers and partners
  • Embody and scale company engineering values; set cultural and technical tone for the RF discipline

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's or PhD strongly preferred)
  • 14+ years of progressive RF engineering experience, including significant experience in spacecraft or space-borne communication systems
  • Demonstrated track record architecting and delivering multi-mission, multi-band RF communication systems in space or missile defense applications
  • Deep expertise across full RF engineering stack: component expertise, subsystem architecture, link analysis, EMI/EMC, test and qualification
  • Experience engaging with regulatory bodies, spectrum authorities, or standards organizations
  • Proven ability to influence at executive level and drive enterprise-wide technical strategy
  • Strong track record growing and developing senior engineering talent

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with classified space communication systems and NSA Type 1 encryption
  • Expertise in satellite communication link optimization and technology trades
  • Awareness of key technology progression across industry for forward-looking implementation and strategy
  • Experience with regulatory filing committees and ITU/FCC spectrum coordination processes
  • Publications, patents, or conference presentations in RF/microwave engineering or space communications
  • Experience in high-growth aerospace startup environment
  • Record of external industry influence through panels, working groups, or advisory roles

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $190,000 - $275,000
  • Equity plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), and parental leave

Location and Requirements

  • Successful candidates will be located near Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA offices
  • U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from U.S. Department of State (ITAR compliance)