Principal Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)

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

• 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

• Define mission communication architectures; 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 on behalf of True Anomaly

• Set the long-term communication system strategy and link design philosophy across all programs

• Shapes company RF technical narratives; influence executives and senior leadership on strategic technical pursuits

• Grow and shape the senior RF engineering talent pipeline; mentor staff and senior engineers into leadership roles

• Drive transformative solutions that establish new RF capabilities at the company level

• Define enterprise delivery standards and drive consistent outcomes across the RF organization

• Serve as an external representative for True Anomaly's RF capabilities at industry forums, with customers, and with partners

• Embody and scale True Anomaly's engineering values company-wide; set the cultural and technical tone for the RF discipline

• 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 of architecting and delivering multi-mission, multi-band RF communication systems in space or missile defense applications

• Deep expertise across the 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 the executive level and drive enterprise-wide technical strategy

• Strong track record of growing and developing senior engineering talent

• 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 the industry as it pertains to 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

• Record of external industry influence through panels, working groups, or advisory roles

• Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA locations.