Electrical Engineer (Principal), Power Systems

Electrical Engineer (Principal), Power SystemsDenver, CO | Long Beach, CASpace is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.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.As Principal Power Engineer at True Anomaly, you are the technical authority for spacecraft electrical power systems across our portfolio, setting the architecture and standards that ensure every vehicle generates, stores, and distributes power reliably from launch through end of mission. You will solve the hardest power problems our programs face, mentor the engineers who build alongside you, and shape how we vertically integrate EPS to deliver real on-orbit advantage.Own the technical direction and architecture for spacecraft electrical power systems, including solar arrays, batteries, power distribution units, and protection circuitry across multiple programsLead trade studies and architecture definition that balance system performance, technical risk, cost, schedule, and SWaP constraintsDrive the design, analysis, and verification of power generation, energy storage, and power distribution hardware from concept through on-orbit operationDevelop and own power system budgets, peak power tracking strategies, and fault management approaches for diverse mission profilesConduct and review derating analysis, worst-case circuit analysis, and FMEA for critical power hardwareLead radiation and reliability analyses to characterize system risk and define mitigation strategies for the space environmentDefine validation approach and lead qualification campaigns, including EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, and vibration testing of power hardwareDirect system-level integration of EPS hardware and its interfaces with avionics, software, and harness subsystemsSet and elevate EPS design standards, processes, and best practices across the engineering organizationLead preliminary and critical design reviews and represent power systems to internal stakeholders and customersProvide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers across the EPS and broader avionics teamsSupport hardware through production, integration, and launchBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldMinimum 12 years of professional experience in electrical power systems design, with significant depth in spacecraft or high-reliability EPS developmentDeep technical expertise in solar arrays, battery technologies (Li-ion, LiFePO4), charge control, DC/DC converters, peak power tracking, and power distributionDemonstrated experience with spacecraft power modeling, analysis, and fault managementProven track record owning power system architecture and driving complex hardware from concept to deliveryStrong command of derating, worst-case circuit analysis, and reliability methodsUnderstanding of radiation effects on power systems and mitigation techniquesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across disciplinesMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldExperience designing, analyzing, and testing for EMI/EMC effectsFamiliarity with lab test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and solar array simulatorsExperience integrating and debugging system-level interactions in a HIL/SIL environmentKnowledge of power supply stability analysis and compensation techniquesExperience with spacecraft charging analysis and mitigationExperience deploying systems in GEO or other demanding orbital regimesExperience developing electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) for power system testingExperience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic settingBase Salary: $190,000 - $275,000Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental LeaveYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.Work Location — Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach.Work environment — the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.Physical demands — the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.