True Anomaly

Design, analyze, and optimize spacecraft trajectories and mission systems for complex aerospace platforms, including integration, simulation, and risk mitigation. | Bachelor's in Aerospace or related field, 3+ years mission analysis experience, expertise in RPO mission design, proficiency with mission analysis tools, and ability to obtain security clearance. | 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 We are looking for a Mission Systems Engineer to join our team in developing and integrating cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems. The Mission Systems Engineer will play a critical role in defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful implementation of mission requirements across complex aerospace platforms. This engineer will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing spacecraft trajectories and operations related to rendezvous, docking, and proximity missions. This role will involve working on complex, mission-critical space systems, supporting national defense initiatives, and advancing technologies in autonomous space operations. This position will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and integrate system solutions for both manned and unmanned platforms in defense, space, and intelligence applications. RESPONSIBILITIES Mission Design & 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, ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic constraints. • Lead system trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments to ensure optimal system architecture design. • Lead the design, simulation, and analysis of RPO 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. • Support proposal development and provide technical input for new mission opportunities. System Integration & Verification: • Oversee the integration of mission systems, ensuring seamless interaction between hardware, software, and operational components. • 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. Modeling, Simulation & Analysis: • Develop, validate, and maintain high-fidelity models for spacecraft motion and environmental factors. • Use advanced tools (e.g., STK, GMAT, MATLAB, FreeFlyer) to simulate mission scenarios and predict outcomes. • Run Monte Carlo simulations to assess mission robustness under various contingencies. • Use advanced simulation tools to model mission scenarios, system behaviors, and performance under operational conditions. • 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. • Conduct pre-flight and post-flight mission analysis, including trajectory reconstruction and anomaly investigations. Risk Assessment & Mitigation: • Identify and analyze mission risks related to complex space missions, including collision risks and operational uncertainties. • Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans for safe and reliable mission execution. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred). • Minimum 3 years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics. • Demonstrated expertise in RPO mission design and spacecraft operations. • Hands-on experience with mission analysis tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar software. • Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and autonomous space operations. • Proficiency in simulation tools and programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, 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 • Experience in defense or classified space missions. • Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA mission standards and processes. • Experience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on space missions. COMPENSATION • Base Salary: • * DEN: $125,000 - 215,000 • LA: $130,000 - $225,000 • 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, and experience ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site. • 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-Hybrid 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. 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Lead technical development and execution of a next-generation missile defense program including system architecture, integration, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. | Requires 15+ years aerospace/missile defense experience, proven lifecycle leadership of complex aerospace programs, DoD acquisition knowledge, and expertise in domains like GNC, reentry vehicles, seeker sensors, and kill vehicle design. | 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 seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer to lead the technical development and execution of a next-generation missile defense program. This is a generational opportunity to architect solutions to some of the most formidable challenges in aerospace engineering including autonomous re-entry vehicles, hypersonic GNC, and the orchestration of heterogeneous agents. You will be responsible for defining, guiding, and overseeing the engineering baseline across a novel missile-defense solution spanning interceptors, spacecraft, and ground software. It will fall to you to bring bold, creative solutions without sacrificing technical rigor, flawless execution, and mission success. At True Anomaly, this means shaping history, defining the technical playbook for how missile defense is achieved in space through engineering solutions that endure, inspire, and defend against tomorrow’s most formidable threats. Responsibilities • Technical Authority: Serve as the overall technical lead and design authority for the SBI program, accountable for system architecture, requirements validation, design integration, and engineering decision-making. • Lifecycle Leadership: Guide the program from early concept development through preliminary and critical design reviews, system integration, test campaigns, launch, on-orbit demonstration, and operational deployment. • System Engineering Integration: Lead the decomposition and integration of requirements across subsystems including propulsion, avionics, flight software, seeker sensors, guidance-navigation-control (GNC), and kill vehicle systems. • Risk Management: Anticipate, identify, and resolve technical risks across design, manufacturing, and mission operations. • Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with program management, systems engineering, and functional engineering organizations to ensure technical alignment, cost and schedule adherence, and mission assurance. • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical interface with government customers, mission partners, and subcontractors. Present program progress at technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and flight readiness reviews. • Mentorship & Culture: Build and mentor a high-performing technical team, instilling a culture of rigor, accountability, and innovation. Basic Qualifications • B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline. M.S. or Ph.D. preferred. • Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in aerospace, missile defense, or space systems. • Proven track record of taking at least one complex aerospace/defense program through the full life cycle (concept → development → test → operational deployment). • Experience with DoD acquisition programs, mission assurance standards, and system safety requirements. • Demonstrated command of at least three or more of the following domains: • Design and operation of reusable launch vehicles or space vehicles • Bi-Propellant Liquid Rocket Engines • Flight Dynamics / GNC • Reentry Vehicles • Seeker Sensors (EO/IR, RF, or multi-mode) • Kill Vehicle Design & Integration • Autonomous Systems Preferred Qualifications • Demonstrated success leading large, multidisciplinary engineering teams. • Experience with space-to-space engagement concepts and missile defense mission sets. • Prior involvement in hardware-in-the-loop testing and integrated flight test campaigns. • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering toolchains. • Active TS/SCI security clearance or eligibility. Compensation • Base Salary: $220,000 - $285,000 • 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. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site. • 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. 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.