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
We are looking for a Mission Architect to join our team in developing the next generation of space domain awareness and rendezvous and proximity operations systems. The Mission Architect will play a critical role in defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful execution of missions across a system of systems. In this role, you will own the mission definition, mission-level trades, mission technical direction, and customer alignment throughout the full program execution lifecycle, from contract award through mission completion.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Mission Design and Requirements Analysis
- Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to define and document mission objectives, system requirements, and operational concepts.
- Translate customer and mission needs into actionable engineering solutions while ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic constraints.
- Define key mission technical performance measures to establish a mission-driven decision-making framework.
- Apply analysis and modeling techniques, including parametric analysis, to support engineering decisions in the absence of specific requirements.
- Lead system trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments to ensure an optimal system architecture.
- Lead the design, simulation, and analysis of rendezvous and proximity operations mission trajectories.
- Optimize spacecraft maneuvers to achieve mission objectives while considering fuel efficiency, timing, and risk mitigation.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and customers.
System Integration and Verification
- Oversee the integration of mission systems, ensuring seamless interaction among hardware, software, and operational components.
- Develop system-level integration and verification plans and conduct end-to-end testing to validate mission requirements.
- Coordinate with subsystem teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges, ensuring mission readiness.
- Support mission operations teams during testing and real-time mission execution.
Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis
- Apply the fundamentals of astrodynamics using software and analysis tools, including orbit propagation, orbit determination, geometric orbit analysis, and mission engineering concepts.
- Design parametric analyses and Monte Carlo studies to support engineering decision-making.
- Conduct system performance analyses, including assessments of reliability, safety, and mission effectiveness under various environmental conditions.
- Assess mission success criteria and operational risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Conduct pre-flight and post-flight mission analyses, including trajectory reconstruction and anomaly investigations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics.
- Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in rendezvous and proximity operations mission design and spacecraft operations.
- Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and autonomous space operations.
- Hands-on experience with mission analysis tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar software.
- Proficiency in simulation tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
- Experience with mission planning and real-time mission support.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Experience supporting defense or classified space missions.
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary:
- Staff: $160,000 - $245,000
- Principal: $195,000 - $300,000
- 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.
- 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 #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid] must select have one of these hashtags on the JD and change font color to BLACK in greenhouse.
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 know.
Skills Required
- 12+ years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics
- Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience
- Expertise in rendezvous and proximity operations mission design and spacecraft operations
- Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and autonomous space operations
- Hands-on experience with STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar mission analysis software
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++
- Experience with mission planning and real-time mission support
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance
- Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Experience supporting defense or classified space missions
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, protected individual status, or eligibility for required ITAR authorizations
True Anomaly Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as 100% employer-sponsored for employees (often extending to families) with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. This is consistently positioned as a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous or flexible, including PTO plus paid holidays and, in some cases, around 25 days annually. This breadth of leave is frequently highlighted alongside hybrid or flexible scheduling.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity or stock options are standard across roles, positioning employees as owners with potential upside. Public materials consistently include equity as a core component of total rewards.
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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True Anomaly Offices
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
