RF Electrical Engineer

As an RF Electrical Engineer at True Anomaly, your key responsibilities will involve designing, developing, and testing RF and communications systems for spacecraft. You'll lead the requirements capture, select components, and perform thorough testing to ensure reliability. Additionally, you'll work on system-level integration and support the hardware throughout production, launch, and beyond.

To qualify for the RF Electrical Engineer role at True Anomaly, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and have 5-7 years of experience in RF system design for aerospace. Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and familiarity with spacecraft communication systems are also key requirements.

While not strictly required, experience with software-defined radios (SDRs) is preferred for the RF Electrical Engineer position at True Anomaly. Understanding SDR applications in space communication can enhance your contributions and help in your professional growth within the team.

At True Anomaly, the work environment is currently remote but will transition to an onsite setting in Los Angeles after the launch of our factory in early 2025. You can expect a collaborative and innovative space where creativity is encouraged as we tackle engineering challenges in the aerospace sector.

The compensation for an RF Electrical Engineer at True Anomaly varies based on experience and level. For an RF Electrical Engineer II, the base salary ranges from $120,000 to $145,000, while Senior RF Engineers can earn between $152,000 to $175,000, and Staff RF Engineers can expect salaries from $190,000 to $225,000.

Discuss your hands-on experience with RF systems design, focusing on specific projects or challenges you have faced. Emphasize your understanding of link budgets and any specific RF technologies you've worked with, relating them back to how they could benefit True Anomaly.

Share the specific tools and software you're proficient in, such as Altium Designer, Matlab, or HFSS. Highlight how you've used these tools in previous projects and how they could assist you in the role at True Anomaly.

Explain your systematic approach to debugging RF systems. Discuss specific methods you’ve used in the past and how they have allowed you to efficiently troubleshoot complex issues, ensuring reliability in the designs at True Anomaly.

List the RF communication protocols you know, such as CCSDS or DVB-S2. Discuss how your familiarity with these protocols can contribute to the projects you're likely to work on at True Anomaly.

Explain the importance of compliance with industry standards and discuss your methods for ensuring that your designs adhere to these standards, focusing on quality assurance processes relevant to True Anomaly’s mission.

Provide a specific example of a project where collaboration was key. Discuss how you communicated and coordinated with team members from various disciplines, emphasizing your teamwork skills, which are highly valued at True Anomaly.

Share a particular challenge you encountered during RF system integration, detailing your problem-solving tactics. Express how your approach could be beneficial in your role at True Anomaly.

Discuss your strategies for staying informed about the latest advancements in RF technology, such as attending conferences or engaging with professional organizations. Emphasize how this ongoing learning aligns with True Anomaly's values of innovation and continuous improvement.

Illustrate your mentoring experience, focusing on how you guided a junior engineer. Discuss the impact you had on their development and how you'd apply that mentorship approach in the team at True Anomaly.

Let your passion for aerospace engineering shine through. Discuss what excites you about working in this field, particularly at True Anomaly, and how that aligns with the company’s mission for space sustainability.