Electrical Engineer (Principal), Power Systems
True Anomaly · Denver, CO | Long Beach, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $190,000 - $275,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
- high 179 stale, 4 reposted of 183 open
- Hiring momentum
- 220 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from True Anomaly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for True Anomaly.
About this role
As the Principal Power Engineer at True Anomaly, you will lead the technical direction for spacecraft electrical power systems, ensuring reliable power generation, storage, and distribution. Your role involves solving complex power challenges, mentoring engineers, and overseeing the integration of power systems with other spacecraft subsystems. You will also be responsible for conducting analyses, leading design reviews, and setting standards for power system design across multiple programs.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of True Anomaly as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 12 years of professional experience in electrical power systems design
- Deep technical expertise in solar arrays, battery technologies, charge control, DC/DC converters, and power distribution
- Demonstrated experience with spacecraft power modeling, analysis, and fault management
- Proven track record owning power system architecture and driving complex hardware from concept to delivery
- Strong command of derating, worst-case circuit analysis, and reliability methods
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Experience designing, analyzing, and testing for EMI/EMC effects
- Familiarity with lab test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and solar array simulators
- Experience integrating and debugging system-level interactions in a HIL/SIL environment
- Knowledge of power supply stability analysis and compensation techniques
What you get
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays
- Parental Leave
- Sick Leave
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No remote work options mentioned; candidates must be located near Denver or Long Beach
- Base salary range provided but actual salary may vary based on multiple factors
- Position requires U.S. citizenship or eligibility for export regulations compliance
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Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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