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.
YOUR MISSION
True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer to build, develop and lead a team of Chief Engineers responsible for the technical execution of our next-generation space vehicle programs. In this role, you will serve as the senior technical authority across the space vehicle portfolio, setting engineering standards, cultivating technical leadership talent, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across multiple concurrent programs. You will shape how chief engineering is practiced at True Anomaly — instilling rigor, accountability, and a culture of sound engineering judgment that scales with the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to the responsibilities above, as the Director of this team, you will:
- Partner with Program Managers and senior leadership to align technical strategy with programmatic and business objectives across the portfolio
- Drive consistency in technical baseline management, design assurance, and readiness review practices across all programs
- Evaluate and calibrate the balance of rigor and analysis depth appropriate to the maturity and risk posture of each program
- Represent the Chief Engineering function in customer, stakeholder, and executive engagements, communicating technical status, risks, and strategies with clarity
- Recruit, grow, and retain top engineering talent, building organizational depth in systems engineering and technical leadership
- Identify and resolve cross-program integration challenges, shared risks, and technical dependencies that span multiple vehicles or subsystems
QUALIFICATIONS
- 18+ years of full lifecycle aerospace or space systems experience, including leading major vehicle programs through design, test, and verification
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing technical leaders, including Chief Engineers or equivalent senior roles
- Deep systems engineering background with the ability to provide credible technical oversight across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
- Proven ability to set technical strategy and engineering culture at an organizational level
- Strong track record translating business and mission objectives into engineering execution across a portfolio of programs
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field
- U.S. Citizen eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP security clearance
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
- Experience as a Chief Engineer on a major defense or classified space program
- Demonstrated expertise establishing or scaling systems engineering organizations
- Background in range certification, test readiness reviews, and safety boards
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Familiarity with DoD and NASA mission standards, processes, and acquisition frameworks
- Experience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on space missions
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $180,000 - $335,000
- 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—this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO.
- 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.
True 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.
Skills Required
- 18+ years of full lifecycle aerospace or space systems experience, including leading major vehicle programs through design, test, and verification.
- Proven experience managing and developing technical leaders, including Chief Engineers or equivalent senior roles.
- Deep systems engineering background with credible oversight across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
- Proven ability to set technical strategy and engineering culture at an organizational level.
- Track record translating business and mission objectives into engineering execution across a portfolio of programs.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills with ability to influence across all organizational levels.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP security clearance.
- Fully onsite work at GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO.
- Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (preferred).
- Experience as a Chief Engineer on a major defense or classified space program (preferred).
- Active TS/SCI clearance (preferred).
- Familiarity with DoD and NASA mission standards, processes, and acquisition frameworks (preferred).
True Anomaly Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Public materials indicate 100% employer‑sponsored healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision, with HSA/HRA options highlighted as part of the core package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Careers content and listings emphasize generous PTO and paid holidays, presenting time away from work as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Sources describe generous parental leave and on‑site support such as a Mother’s Room, signaling attention to family needs.
True Anomaly Insights
What We Do
Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now, it's crowded, contested, and confrontational. We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members, True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms, mission software engineered for unmatched command and control, and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects. True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial, CO, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, CO, Long Beach, CA, and Washington, D.C. We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly, from any technical industry or background, to bring unique talents, perspective, and solutions. If you embrace complexity, lead instead of follow, showcase integrity over ego, take ownership for outcomes, and measure success by impact, we want to hear from you.
Why Work With Us
True Anomaly exists to enable a secure, stable, and sustainable space environment for the US, its allies, and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense, we’d love to hear from you.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are a hybrid office culture. Our employees work from offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. We recognize the importance of in-office collaboration, but also the value of a flexible work and location requirements
