Principal Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)
True Anomaly · Denver, CO or 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 a Principal RF Electrical Engineer at True Anomaly, you will lead the RF architecture strategy for spacecraft communication systems and make enterprise-wide technical decisions. Your role involves architecting multi-mission RF systems, overseeing verification processes, and mentoring senior engineers. Additionally, you will represent the company externally and influence technical direction at the executive level.
- 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
- 14+ years of progressive RF engineering experience
- Significant experience in spacecraft or space-borne communication systems
- Demonstrated track record of architecting and delivering multi-mission, multi-band RF communication systems
- Deep expertise across the full RF engineering stack
- Experience engaging with regulatory bodies and spectrum authorities
Nice to have
- 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
- Experience with regulatory filing committees and ITU/FCC spectrum coordination processes
- Publications, patents, or conference presentations in RF/microwave engineering or space communications
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
- 12 paid holidays
- Parental Leave
- Sick Leave
Worth weighing
- No remote work options mentioned; candidates must be located near Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA
- The role requires significant experience, which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates
- The position involves influencing executives, which may require strong interpersonal skills and political acumen
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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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