True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution of a next-generation space vehicle program. In this role you will play a critical role in defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful implementation of mission requirements across complex, mission-critical space systems, supporting national defense initiatives, and advancing technologies in autonomous space operations. You will serve as the top technical authority for the 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 posture of the program. You will drive design and technical readiness reviews, technical baseline management, and design assurance.

The Chief Engineer is part of the Systems Engineering team. Have ownership over the technical baseline for the program

Be accountable for program technical budgets

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.

Support mission operations teams during testing and real-time mission execution.





Assess mission success criteria and operational risks and propose mitigation strategies.

15+ years full lifecycle experience, including leading a vehicle through design, test, and verification

- Robust 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
- Demonstrated 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 or related field
- Citizen and eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.

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

Experience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on space missions.

Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Work Location —this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO office.

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.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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