Radiation Engineer II
- Salary
- $90,000 - $125,000
- Level
- Mid
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
True Anomaly's standard text
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
BENEFITS & PERKS*
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Generous time off: 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
- Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
YOUR MISSION
True Anomaly is seeking a skilled Radiation Engineer II to support the radiation analysis, component testing, and mitigation strategy development for our spacecraft electrical systems. You will be a key technical contributor to radiation hardness assurance across our programs — developing environment models, executing test campaigns, and maintaining the parts library that underpins our mission reliability. You bring hands-on experience with radiation test facilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate radiation and reliability risks clearly to engineers and program stakeholders alike.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop TID, SEE, and DDD models for any orbital regime using industry-standard tools and best practices
- Budget, schedule, plan, and execute radiation test campaigns at external facilities (protons, heavy ions, gamma, neutron) or through third-party partners
- Provide unit and mission-level radiation analyses including SEE rates, availability estimates, lifetime TID and DDD exposures, and associated artifacts for requirements verification
- Support reliable part selection, circuit design, and passive and active radiation mitigation strategies to increase probability of mission success
- Maintain and grow the parts library database with critical radiation and reliability information
- Assist in developing radiation and reliability engineering processes and provide cross-discipline training to instill a culture of survivability awareness
- Support proposal writing, requirements development, schedule baselines, customer briefings, and design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) with credible radiation and reliability analyses
- Communicate product development status and issues with leadership and stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field
- 2-4 years of professional experience in space radiation engineering or a related discipline
- Proficiency with radiation environment modeling tools such as AE9/AP9/SPM, CREME96, OMERE, or SPENVIS
- Familiarity with radiation test standards including MIL-STD-750, MIL-STD-883, ECSS-Q-ST-60-15C, and NASA testing guidelines
- Experience planning and executing SEE, TID, and DDD test campaigns
- Proficiency with data analysis and modeling software (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)
- Strong lab experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, source meters, power supplies, and automated data collection
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Reliability Engineering, or related field
- Familiarity with Radiation Hardness by Design (RHbD) principles
- Familiarity with radiation transport and shielding analysis tools (NOVICE, FASTRAD, GEANT4)
- Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice or PSpice
- Familiarity with space charging effects on materials and electronics
- Customer-facing experience presenting radiation and reliability assessments at design reviews
- Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: DEN: $90,000 - $125,000 | LB: $95,000 - $130,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach locations. While we observe a hybrid work environment, most work must be done on site.
- Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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The team: Payloads Engineering HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 15 open in Payloads Engineering. 6 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in March: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
MATLAB (7 of 15), Python (7 of 15), Embedded Systems (6 of 15), ANSYS (5 of 15), FPGA (5 of 15), C++ (4 of 15), Altium (3 of 15)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Principal Digital Signal Processing Engineer, RF Payloads posted Oct 6
- Senior Dynamics Analysis Engineer posted Oct 6
- Mechanisms Engineer II posted Oct 5
- Senior Motor Control Engineer posted Oct 5
- Principal Space RF Engineer, Antenna & Full-Wave EM Modeling posted Oct 5
- Senior Electrical Engineer, FPGA Development posted Sep 23
- Staff Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF) posted Sep 14
- Optomechanical Engineer, Staff posted Aug 21
- Electrical Engineer III posted Jul 7
- Electro-Optical Engineer II posted May 29
- Engineering Manager, Mechanisms posted Mar 27
- Electrical Engineer II posted Mar 27
- Senior Electrical Engineer, Systems posted Mar 27
- Staff Electrical Engineer, FPGA Development posted Mar 27
From the team and dates on True Anomaly's own job board.
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