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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