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
At True Anomaly, we're building the next generation of space defense. AI-assisted work is the biggest force multiplier available to a company at True Anomaly's stage. It accelerates how we build, how we deliver, and how we scale. We are investing in AI as a core operating capability, not a side experiment, and this role exists to help make that investment real.
As a Platform Engineer on the AI team, you will build the infrastructure, tooling, and integrations that put AI directly into the hands and workflows of every team across the company. This is not a research role. It is a building role. You will implement capabilities that engineers, program managers, operators, and business teams use every day to move faster and produce better work.
Your work will include building connectors between AI models and internal systems, developing custom AI-powered applications for specific workflows, implementing API integrations, and contributing to platform infrastructure. You will work closely with Senior and Staff engineers who will provide technical guidance, code review, and mentorship as you grow your expertise in AI systems and platform engineering.
The platform engineering org, reporting to the Chief Security Officer, works across the enterprise, from engineering and product to marketing and finance. You will have the opportunity to see your work directly accelerate how a fast-growing defense technology company operates with AI.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and maintain AI platform components: API integrations, system connectors (MCP, tool use), authentication flows, and data pipelines that connect AI models to internal tools
- Develop custom AI-powered applications and workflows for specific business use cases, working from requirements and technical designs provided by senior engineers
- Write clean, well-tested code in Python, TypeScript, or similar languages, following team coding standards and best practices
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and platform architecture decisions, contributing your perspective and learning from more experienced engineers
- Help maintain documentation for AI platform services, including API references, integration guides, and troubleshooting resources
- Support AI training and enablement efforts by contributing to internal resources, attending office hours, and helping teams adopt AI tools
- Work with engineering, security, and IT teams to ensure AI implementations meet government security and compliance requirements
- Stay current with AI developments and implement them into solutions for the company.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful candidates demonstrate strong fundamentals, ability to learn quickly, and growing independence in delivering technical work. They will be passionate about AI, while understanding its limitations.
- Software engineering experience building and shipping code, ideally in Python, TypeScript, or similar languages common in AI/ML tooling
- Experience using the latest AI powered development tools to deliver production code and automate routine tasks. You can read, write, and understand code in at least one common programming language like Python, Typescript.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, webhooks, or other integration patterns for connecting software systems
- Understanding of large language model APIs and concepts like prompting, tool use, or RAG (retrieval-augmented generation)
- Ability to learn quickly, ask good questions, and work effectively with more senior engineers
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and requirements evolve
- US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or infrastructure-as-code tools
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, or DevOps practices
- Experience building integrations with enterprise software (Slack, Jira, Confluence, etc.)
- Background in government, defense, or regulated industries with security and compliance requirements
- Experience with agent frameworks (CrewAI, Pydantic AI, LangChain) or embedding/vector databases
- Active U.S. Secret or Top-Secret security clearance
COMPENSATION
- Colorado Base Salary (L1 to L3): $120,000–$225,000
- California Base Salary (L1 to L3): $125,000–$235,000
- 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— Long Beach, CA, or Denver, CO. While we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. Onsite requirements are subject to change, particularly when work on classified systems is required. On an average week, you can expect to spend at least 3 days per week in office.
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.
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
- Software engineering experience building and shipping production code (Python, TypeScript, or similar)
- Experience using AI-powered development tools to deliver production code and automate tasks
- Familiarity with REST APIs, webhooks, and integration patterns
- Understanding of large language model APIs and concepts (prompting, tool use, RAG)
- Ability to learn quickly, strong fundamentals, and growing independence in delivering technical work
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- US Citizenship or lawful permanent resident/protected individual and ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
- Work onsite in Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO with a hybrid expectation (about 3 days per week)
- Help ensure AI implementations meet government security and compliance requirements
- Maintain documentation for platform services and participate in code reviews and architecture discussions
- Familiarity with reading and writing code in at least one common programming language (Python, TypeScript)
- Experience with authentication flows and data pipelines connecting AI models to internal tools
- Understanding of integration of AI models with internal systems (connectors, MCP, tool use)
- Comfort working with senior/staff engineers and following team coding standards and best practices
- Effective participation in AI training and enablement efforts for internal teams
- Knowledge of security and compliance requirements for government systems
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, DevOps practices, and enterprise integrations (Slack, Jira, Confluence)
- Background in government, defense, or regulated industries
- Experience with agent frameworks (CrewAI, Pydantic AI, LangChain) or embedding/vector databases
- Active U.S. Secret or Top-Secret security clearance
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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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
