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
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in developing and integrating cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems. In this role you will play a critical role in defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful implementation of mission requirements across our satellite command and control ground system, supporting critical space operations for national defense initiatives. You will perform requirements development, traceability, and verification across command and control infrastructure, telemetry and tracking systems, and ground station networks. You work closely with cross-functional teams while conducting impact analyses for changes, ensuring design integrity across the system, supporting integration and test planning, performing risk assessments, and leading design reviews.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Systems Engineering team supports multiple programs and disciplines. We are seeking talented, flexible engineers with varying skillsets. As a member of this team, you may:
- 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, ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic constraints.
- Lead system trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments to ensure optimal system architecture design.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and customers.
- Develop system-level integration and verification plans, conducting 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.
- Conduct system performance analysis, including reliability, safety, and mission effectiveness, under various environmental conditions.
- Assess mission success criteria and operational risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Identify and analyze mission risks related to satellite command and control operations, including system latency, data integrity and operational uncertainties.
- Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans for safe and reliable mission execution.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years full lifecycle experience leading ground control systems through design, test, and verification
- Familiarity with integrating space-to-ground systems requiring Type 1 encryption
- Experience with commercial and government-provided Antenna-as-a-Service (AaaS) solutions
- Understanding of the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) lifecycle as applied to ground control systems
- Understanding of modulation, demodulation, encoding, and decoding as part of the command and control (C2) signal chain
- Experience with system deployment, integration, and ATO support in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 security controls
- Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience
- Proven leadership in design, analysis, and verification on a major aerospace program
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with ability to lead technical trades
- Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
- S. Citizen and eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
- Strong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing design-to-delivery cycles
- Demonstrated expertise with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Background in range certification, test readiness reviews, and safety boards
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Experience in defense or classified satellite ground systems programs.
- Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA mission standards and processes
- Experience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on satellite command and control systems.
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $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- this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO 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.
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
- 8+ years full lifecycle experience leading ground control systems through design, test, and verification
- Familiarity with integrating space-to-ground systems requiring Type 1 encryption
- Experience with commercial and government-provided Antenna-as-a-Service (AaaS) solutions
- Understanding of the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) lifecycle
- Understanding of modulation, demodulation, encoding, and decoding as part of the command and control signal chain
- Experience with system deployment, integration, and ATO support in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53
- Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience
- Proven leadership in design, analysis, and verification on a major aerospace program
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with ability to lead technical trades
- Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
- U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance
- Fully onsite work in Centennial, CO
- Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
- Demonstrated expertise with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Background in range certification, test readiness reviews, and safety boards
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Experience in defense or classified satellite ground systems programs
- Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA mission standards and processes
- Experience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on satellite command and control systems
True Anomaly Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as 100% employer-sponsored and comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision. Options such as HSA/HRA are also referenced, reinforcing strong core coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is a standard part of the package, positioning employees to share in company ownership. Company and job materials consistently include stock options alongside cash compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Materials highlight generous time off and paid holidays, with references to flexible time off/PTO. Generous parental leave is also cited, complemented by an onsite mother’s room.
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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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
