A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.
OUR MISSION
The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.
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 looking for you, a creative and experienced leader, to build, manage and lead a team of harness engineers in the successful development and design of harness assemblies for spacecraft, missile defense, and associated test equipment. Designs will interconnect the electronics and power subsystem within the spacecraft, missiles and test setups. Interconnected systems include power, propulsion, guidance and navigation, data and telemetry. Successful harness design and implementation is a critical part of the spacecraft system.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership and mentorship, through knowledge and experience, to a team of harness engineers with varying experience
- Manage team in terms of department staffing, OH budget, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and day-to-day operations/tasking
- Provide technical expertise in electrical engineering as it relates to harness development, manufacturing, and test
- Oversee team’s work products to ensure requirements, drawings, and other deliverables are complete and aligned to program requirements/needs
- Create department standards and process that define what we do, how we do it, and a quality of product commensurate to true anomalies expectations
- Be the interface between leadership, programs, and engineering teams to facilitate delivery of innovative ‘on schedule’ and ‘on cost’ solutions
- Drive qualification and test campaigns related to harness activities in addition to being available to programs as a SME for all program activities
- Knowledge and capability across vehicle subsystems/functions
- Willingness and ability to delegate and parse tasks and data to maximize individual and team efficiency
- Knowledge of harness industrial base and experience interacting with applicable suppliers and manufacturing entities
- Experience leading trade studies that balance performance needs, manufacturability, cost, schedule and risk
- Knowledge and experience using industry standards and process related to aerospace harness design and manufacturing
- Willingness and ability to lead and produce detailed engineering products or lead efforts as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or related engineering
- 7-11 years of experience that include prior functional management or team leadership experience
- Experience with SolidWorks, CATIA, NX or similar 3D CAD software; Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia or other PLM software
- Experience with specific EE development tools (harness CAD plug-ins, systems engineering based tools, PWB design tools)
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with and motivate team members, lead through influence, develop talent, and ability to seek compromise without significant sacrifice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to travel 20% of the time
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Direct harness development and manufacturing experience as an individual contributor and as a leader with direct reports in spacecraft or missile defense domains
- Advanced degree in engineering, manufacturing, or management
- Experience supporting capture activities as it relates to proposing harness cost and effort
- Background in detailed electrical engineering design, manufacturing, and test
- Innate interest, curiosity, and/or passion for engineering, space hardware, or aerospace at large
- Active TS//SCI clearance
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $155,000-$200,000
- 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
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
- Work Location: this role will be onsite at our Centennial, CO location, with travel to other sites as needed.
- Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
- Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.
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.
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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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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
