Principal Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)
True Anomaly
· Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
· Apr 15, 2026
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
Responsibilities:
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Architect multi-mission RF systems across S/X/Ka-Band and other frequency regimes; ensure end-to-end link margin and performance robustness across the enterprise
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Define mission communication architectures; validate end-to-end RF system performance at program and enterprise levels
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Oversee mission-level RF verification and payload qualification across multiple concurrent programs
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Define corporate EMI/EMC strategy; engage with regulatory bodies and spectrum authorities on behalf of True Anomaly
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Set the long-term communication system strategy and link design philosophy across all programs
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Shapes company RF technical narratives; influence executives and senior leadership on strategic technical pursuits
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Grow and shape the senior RF engineering talent pipeline; mentor staff and senior engineers into leadership roles
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Drive transformative solutions that establish new RF capabilities at the company level
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Define enterprise delivery standards and drive consistent outcomes across the RF organization
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Serve as an external representative for True Anomaly's RF capabilities at industry forums, with customers, and with partners
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Embody and scale True Anomaly's engineering values company-wide; set the cultural and technical tone for the RF discipline
Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's or PhD strongly preferred)
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14+ years of progressive RF engineering experience, including significant experience in spacecraft or space-borne communication systems
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Demonstrated track record of architecting and delivering multi-mission, multi-band RF communication systems in space or missile defense applications
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Deep expertise across the full RF engineering stack: component expertise, subsystem architecture, link analysis, EMI/EMC, test and qualification
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Experience engaging with regulatory bodies, spectrum authorities, or standards organizations
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Proven ability to influence at the executive level and drive enterprise-wide technical strategy
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Strong track record of growing and developing senior engineering talent
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Experience with classified space communication systems and NSA Type 1 encryption
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Expertise in satellite communication link optimization and technology trades
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Awareness of key technology progression across the industry as it pertains to forward looking implementation and strategy
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Experience with regulatory filing committees and ITU/FCC spectrum coordination processes
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Publications, patents, or conference presentations in RF/microwave engineering or space communications
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- Company
- True Anomaly
- Location
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Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
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- Full-time
- Category
- RF / Microwave
- Posted
- Apr 15, 2026
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