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 going to GEO! As the Spacecraft Chief Engineer, you will act as the technical authority of the Jackal for GEO spacecraft build, providing assessments of requirements, design, risks, and schedule with the Program Managers and engineering owners.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify gaps between requirements, design, manufacturing, operations and facility solutions with delivery teams across the lifecycle build.
- Assess and approve technical completion and compliance at major program and element technical reviews.
- Provide innovative design processes and advise teams on solutions for flight and ground architectures.
- Provide engineering leadership and mentorship to coordinate design, analysis and systems engineering processes through development, verification, delivery and operation.
- Oversee production and delivery of Jackal spacecrafts.
- You will report to our Vice President of Space Systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 10+ years of advanced spacecraft design, development, test and analysis experience.
- Experience in full life-cycle development of spacecraft and/or satellite flight systems.
- Experience designing, deploying and supporting multiple complete flight systems or systems of similar complexity.
- Experience with development in mission and safety-critical environments.
- Proven track record of building and managing high-performing spacecraft engineering teams, including organization, management and task prioritization.
- Leadership experience in a space development environment.
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $220,000 - $285,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
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.
We value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.