True Anomaly

Chief Engineer, Host Vehicle

2mo ago
USAC-level
True Anomaly

Chief Engineer, Host Vehicle

2mo ago
USAC-levelsystem integrationrisk managementarchitecture designaerospace engineering

Lead the technical execution and system integration for a next-generation missile defense aerospace program.

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. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
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  • 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  
  • RESPONSIBILITIES  
  • True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer, Host Vehicle to lead the technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program. This is a generational opportunity to architect a solution to some of the most challenging mission sets in missile defense, not to mention aerospace engineering as a whole. You will serve as the top technical authority for the host vehicle, accountable for engineering performance, risk management, and system integration. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams through design, development, analysis, test, and fielding phases while ensuring the vehicle architecture, requirements, and design decisions align with system-level objectives and mission success criteria. You must impedance match rigor and analysis depth to the maturity and risk post
  • QUALIFICATIONS  
  • Required Qualifications & Experience  
  • 10+ years of of proven experience delivering a major aerospace subsystem or vehicle from concept through delivery/fielding  
  • D emonstrated ability to balance technical rigor with schedule and program realities  
  • Strong systems engineering and technical leadership background across mechanical, electrical, and software domains  
  • Strong background in systems engineering practices: requirements, verification, trade studies, interface control, and failure analysis
  • Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering , Robotics, or related field. Master’s or Ph.D. preferred
  • U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret
  • Desired Qualifications & Experience  
  • Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
  • Experience with missile defense or space vehicle programs
  • Strong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing design-to-delivery cycles
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • COMPENSATION   
  • Base Salary:  $210,000-$355,000
  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave  
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  • 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.  
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