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Electrical Engineer (Iii Or Senior), Systems

True AnomalyLong Beach, CA

$105,000 - $185,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$105,000-$185,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

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

True Anomaly is seeking a talented and driven Electrical Engineering Systems Engineer at the Senior or Mid-career level to serve as the primary technical and programmatic interface between our Avionics Components engineering team and the Program Office. You will be the connective tissue that keeps vertically integrated avionics development aligned, on schedule, and delivering against program and customer requirements. You will own requirements decomposition and flow-down across avionics subsystems, drive ICD development, lead technical and programmatic trade studies, and represent Avionics Components team interests in wider engineering forums. You bring strong electrical engineering fundamentals, systems thinking, and the organizational discipline to keep complex, multi-discipline hardware programs moving with clarity and confidence. This is a high-visibility role that directly shapes how the Avionics team executes and grows. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Own requirements decomposition and flow-down across the Avionics Components engineering team, ensuring traceability from customer and program-level requirements to subsystem and component specifications 
  • Develop, maintain, and negotiate interface control documents (ICDs) between avionics subsystems and broader spacecraft systems, including power, software, RF, and payloads 
  • Serve as the primary interface between the Avionics Components team and the Program Office, translating technical status, risks, and needs into clear programmatic communication 
  • Interpret and adjudicate customer specifications, identifying areas of risk, ambiguity, or non-compliance and driving resolution with engineering and program stakeholders 
  • Lead technical and programmatic trade studies across avionics subsystems, synthesizing inputs from EPS, digital systems, FPGA, RF, and harness teams to produce clear recommendations 
  • Facilitate sprint planning, milestone tracking, and schedule development in coordination with the Program Office, keeping the Avionics Components team on track and dependencies visible 
  • Assist the Avionics Components team leadership in roadmap planning, ensuring near-term deliverables and long-term development priorities are clearly defined and resourced 
  • Represent Avionics Components team interests in cross-functional engineering meetings, design reviews, and customer engagements 
  • Identify and track technical and programmatic risks, driving mitigation plans in collaboration with the engineering team and Program Office 
  • Develop and maintain Avionics program documentation including technical plans, schedules, review packages, and status reports 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred) 
  • 5+ years of professional experience in systems engineering, avionics engineering, or a related technical program role 
  • Demonstrated experience with requirements decomposition, flow-down, and traceability management for electrical or avionics systems 
  • Experience developing and managing interface control documents across complex, multi-discipline hardware programs 
  • Strong electrical engineering fundamentals with the ability to engage credibly with engineers across digital systems, FPGA, EPS, RF, and harness disciplines 
  • Experience supporting or leading programmatic activities including schedule development, milestone tracking, and sprint or agile planning 
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to convey technical information clearly to both engineering and program management audiences 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, Rhapsody, or similar 
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Confluence 
  • Experience working directly with government or defense customers and interpreting military or defense acquisition specifications 
  • Familiarity with spacecraft avionics architectures including flight computers, EPS, RF communications, and harness design 
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies applied to hardware engineering programs 
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting 

COMPENSATION

  • Colorado Base Salaries:

  • Electrical Engineer III: $105,000-$140,000

  • Senior Electrical Engineer: $130,000-$175,000

  • California Base Salaries: 

  • Electrical Engineer III: $110,000-$145,000 

  • Senior Electrical Engineer: $135,000-$185,000 

  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your 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. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 
  • Work Location-this role will be onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA locations, with travel to other sites as needed.
  • 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

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. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

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This job at True Anomaly is located in Long Beach, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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Candidates can expect a pay range of $105,000 and $185,000 per year.
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True Anomaly lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at True Anomaly?
True Anomaly is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by True Anomaly for this role?
True Anomaly offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Holidays, Parental and Family Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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