True Anomaly

True Anomaly

Senior Systems Engineer, Ground Systems

Denver, CO · Senior

No sponsorship$125k-$235kDetected 14 days ago
TypeScriptCybersecuritySAPSystems EngineeringAerospace EngineeringControlsLeadershipCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Citizen and eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.
  • This position will be open until it is successfully filled.
  • True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments to ensure optimal system architecture design.
  • Develop system-level integration and verification plans, conducting end-to-end testing to validate mission requirements.
  • Support mission operations teams during testing and real-time mission execution.
  • Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans for safe and reliable mission execution.
  • The Systems Engineering team supports multiple programs and disciplines.
  • Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with integrating space-to-ground systems requiring Type 1 encryption
  • Experience with commercial and government-provided Antenna-as-a-Service (AaaS) solutions
  • Experience with system deployment, integration, and ATO support in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 security controls
  • Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • 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.
  • 8+ years full lifecycle experience leading ground control systems through design, test, and verification
  • Understanding of the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) lifecycle as applied to ground control systems
  • Understanding of modulation, demodulation, encoding, and decoding as part of the command and control (C2) signal chain
  • Proven leadership in design, analysis, and verification on a major aerospace program
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with ability to lead technical trades
  • Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries
  • S. Citizen and eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.

Skills

  • Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
  • Demonstrated expertise with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Background in range certification, test readiness reviews, and safety boards
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience in defense or classified satellite ground systems programs.
  • Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA mission standards and processes
  • Experience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on satellite command and control systems.

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $125,000-$235,000
  • 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

  • We are seeking talented, flexible engineers with varying skillsets.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in developing and integrating cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems.
  • In this role you will play a critical role in defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful implementation of mission requirements across our satellite command and control ground system, supporting critical space operations for national defense initiatives.
  • You will perform requirements development, traceability, and verification across command and control infrastructure, telemetry and tracking systems, and ground station networks.
  • You work closely with cross-functional teams while conducting impact analyses for changes, ensuring design integrity across the system, supporting integration and test planning, performing risk assessments, and leading design reviews.
  • Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to define and document mission objectives, system requirements, and operational concepts.
  • Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and customers.

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 TS/SCI or TS/SAP U
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