True Anomaly

Engineering Manager, Software (Modeling and Simulation)

Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA · Senior

No sponsorship$145k-$245kDetected 64 days ago

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About the role

You will be responsible for team growth, performance, and delivery while ensuring alignment with the broader simulation roadmap.
Your primary focus is people leadership, with technical contributions focused on strategic direction, architecture reviews, and maintaining credibility with your team.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

Responsibilities

Review and approve technical designs, major architectural decisions, and model validation plans
Participate in all aspects of a project's development lifecycle, including design, implementation, and verification. Lead the team by example, setting the standard for technical work. (approximately 35% of time)
Define and own the team roadmap in collaboration with the Head of Simulation, balancing near-term delivery with long-term capability development
Manage dependencies and coordinate with other engineering managers to ensure successful cross-functional delivery
Drive continuous improvement in team processes, tools, and workflows to increase velocity and quality
Build, grow, and lead a team of modeling and simulation engineers through recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention
Develop individual contributors into technical leaders through mentorship, coaching, and growth opportunities
Manage team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and ensure healthy team communication and collaboration
Facilitate knowledge sharing, cross-training, and documentation practices to build team resilience and institutional knowledge
We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

Requirements

Candidates must be based in or able to commute to our Denver or Long Beach office daily.
Ph.D. or Bachelor's degree with equivalent professional experience also accepted
Domain Knowledge: Experience with physics-based modeling, simulation frameworks, and validation methodologies for complex aerospace or defense systems
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership, translate between technical and non-technical audiences, and represent the team effectively
Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business objectives into team strategy, prioritize competing demands, and make trade-offs that balance technical excellence with delivery
Process & Execution: Track record of defining processes, establishing team norms, and driving operational excellence in fast-paced environments
Work Location - this is a fully onsite position. Candidates must be based in or able to commute to our Denver or Long Beach office daily.
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.

Skills

Experience managing geographically distributed or hybrid teams
Experience managing teams through full product development lifecycles from concept through operations
Track record delivering complex, multi-quarter initiatives requiring coordination across multiple teams
Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, and iterative delivery in engineering environments
Experience with modeling and simulation for space domain awareness, proximity operations, or constellation management
Background partnering with product management to define requirements and prioritize features
Experience with resource planning, capacity modeling, and headcount justification

Compensation

$145,000 - $245,000
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.

Benefits

Translate organizational strategy and technical vision into actionable team objectives and quarterly goals
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Company info

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.
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.
At True Anomaly, simulation is the backbone that connects how we design, test, operate, and train.
From spacecraft engineering to real-time situational awareness through our Mosaic ground software, simulation underpins every decision and accelerates every mission.
As Engineering Manager, Software (Modeling and Simulation), you will build and lead a team of modeling and simulation engineers who develop high-fidelity physics-based models and digital twin capabilities that support spacecraft design, testing, and operations.
You will translate technical vision into execution, develop talent, and create the processes and culture that enable your team to deliver validated, scalable simulation tools that evolve with real-world data.
Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

Equal opportunity

If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

Visa & Work Authorization

Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

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