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True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.\nOUR MISSION\nTrue 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.\nOUR VALUES\nBe the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.\nWhat would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.\nIt’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.\nBENEFITS & PERKS*\nBest-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options\n 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\nFuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees\n And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays\nEquity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.\n*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles\nYOUR MISSION\nTrue Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution of a next-generation space vehicle program. In this role you will play a critical role in defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful implementation of mission requirements across complex, mission-critical space systems, supporting national defense initiatives, and advancing technologies in autonomous space operations. You will serve as the top technical authority for the vehicle, accountable for engineering performance, risk management, and system integration. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams through design, development, analysis, test, and fielding phases while ensuring the vehicle architecture, requirements, and design decisions align with system-level objectives and mission success criteria. You must impedance match rigor and analysis depth to the maturity and risk posture of the program. You will drive design and technical readiness reviews, technical baseline management, and design assurance.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nThe Chief Engineer is part of the Systems Engineering team. In addition to the responsibilities above, as a member of this team, you will:\nHave ownership over the technical baseline for the program\nBe accountable for program technical budgets\nAssists program manager in scope, cost, and schedule decisions\nCollaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to define and document mission objectives, system requirements, and operational concepts.\nTranslate customer and mission needs into actionable engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic constraints.\nLead system trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments to ensure optimal system architecture design.\nCoordinate with subsystem teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges, ensuring mission readiness.\nSupport mission operations teams during testing and real-time mission execution.\nAssess mission success criteria and operational risks and propose mitigation strategies.\nDevelop mitigation strategies and contingency plans for safe and reliable mission execution.\nQUALIFICATIONS\n15+ years full lifecycle experience, including leading a vehicle through design, test, and verification \nStrong technical leadership and systems architecture experience\nProven leadership in design, analysis, and verification on a major aerospace program \nStrong analytical and communication skills, with ability to lead technical trades \nDemonstrated ability to balance technical rigor with schedule and program realities \nStrong systems engineering and technical leadership background across mechanical, electrical, and software domains \nStrong background in systems engineering practices: requirements, verification, trade studies, interface control, and failure analysis\nAbility to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries\nBachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field\nS. Citizen and eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE\nAdvanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering\nStrong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing design-to-delivery cycles \nDemonstrated expertise with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)\nBackground in range certification, test readiness reviews, and safety boards\nActive TS/SCI clearance\nExperience in defense or classified space missions.\nFamiliarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA mission standards and processes\nExperience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on space missions. \nCOMPENSATION\nBase Salary: $160,000-$355,000\nEquity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave \nYour actual level and base salary will be determinedon a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. \nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS\nWork Location -this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO office.\nWork 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.\nPhysical demands -the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.\nThis position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submityour application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite \nTo 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.\nTrue Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.\nTo protect candidates and our company from application fraud and impersonation, we use third-party tools to verify applicant identity and detect fraudulent applications. 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