Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer (Senior/Staff), Power SystemsSpace 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.As a Staff Power Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be a senior technical leader on the Power team, owning the design, analysis, and performance of spacecraft electrical power subsystems across multiple programs. You will drive power architecture decisions - from solar arrays and energy storage through distribution and protection — and serve as the technical authority ensuring our power systems meet the demanding reliability and performance requirements of operational space missions.ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of spacecraft electrical power systems, including solar arrays, battery systems, power distribution units, and protection circuitsOwn power architecture trades and drive technical decisions balancing performance, mass, thermal, radiation tolerance, cost, and scheduleLead preliminary and critical design reviews (PDR/CDR) for power subsystems, ensuring designs meet program and customer requirementsDevelop and maintain spacecraft power budgets, including generation, storage, distribution, and load analyses across all mission phases from launch through end-of-lifePerform power system modeling and simulation including on-orbit power generation, eclipse cycling, battery state-of-charge, and transient load analysisDesign and analyze power conversion and regulation circuits, including DC/DC converters, peak power tracking, charge controllers, and fault protection schemesConduct and review derating analysis and worst-case circuit analysis for power electronics in accordance with EEE-INST-002 and applicable standardsPerform radiation and reliability analyses for power system components, identifying risks and driving design mitigations for the orbital radiation environmentDefine validation approaches and create development and qualification testing campaigns to exercise power system designs to their limits and ensure reliable hardwareDevelop electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) for power system testing and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validationSupport environmental testing campaigns including EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, and vibration testing of power subsystem hardwareCollaborate with avionics, systems engineering, software, and propulsion teams to ensure seamless spacecraft integration of power systemsDevelop and maintain documentation for power systems, including design specifications, interface control documents, test plans, and operating proceduresProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers on the Power team, raising the team's design capabilities and technical rigorContinuously improve power engineering processes and practices to drive innovation and efficiencyQualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldMinimum 8 years of professional experience in spacecraft or high-reliability electrical power systems designStrong technical background in solar array systems, battery technologies (Li-ion, LiFePO4), charge control, DC/DC converters, peak power tracking, and power distributionDemonstrated experience with radiation effects on power system components and radiation-tolerant design practicesExperience leading preliminary and critical design reviews (PDR/CDR) for power or electrical subsystemsProficiency with power system modeling, analysis, and simulation toolsExperience with spacecraft power budgeting across all mission phases, including launch, tip-off, eclipse, and end-of-lifeAdvanced experience with circuit design tools (Altium Designer or equivalent ECAD) and analysis tools (SPICE, MATLAB, or similar)Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsPreferred Skills and ExperienceMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related fieldExperience with fault management and autonomous protection schemes for spacecraft power systemsExperience with EEE parts screening and qualification per EEE-INST-002 or NASA-INST-002Familiarity with EMI/EMC qualification and mitigation per GSFC-STD-7000 (GEVS) and MIL-STD-461Experience designing, analyzing, and testing for spacecraft charging effectsFamiliarity with lab test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and solar array simulatorsExperience developing EGSE or HIL test environments for power subsystem validationKnowledge of power supply stability analysis techniquesExperience with GEO, LEO, or other operational orbit regimes and their implications for power system designExperience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic settingCompensationBase Salary: $135,000-$250,000Equity + 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 and experience.Additional RequirementsAbility to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearanceWork Location: this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CAWork environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.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.True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. 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