True Anomaly

Director, Space Vehicle Chief Engineers

Denver, CO · Exec

No sponsorship$180k-$335kDetected 48 days ago

TypeScriptCybersecuritySAPSystems EngineeringLeadershipCommunication

About the role

You will shape how chief engineering is practiced at True Anomaly - instilling rigor, accountability, and a culture of sound engineering judgment that scales with the company.
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.

Partner with Program Managers and senior leadership to align technical strategy with programmatic and business objectives across the portfolio
Drive consistency in technical baseline management, design assurance, and readiness review practices across all programs
Recruit, grow, and retain top engineering talent, building organizational depth in systems engineering and technical leadership
Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

Deep systems engineering background with the ability to provide credible technical oversight across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
Proven ability to set technical strategy and engineering culture at an organizational level
Strong track record translating business and mission objectives into engineering execution across a portfolio of programs
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems 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.
18+ years of full lifecycle aerospace or space systems experience, including leading major vehicle programs through design, test, and verification
Demonstrated experience managing and developing technical leaders, including Chief Engineers or equivalent senior roles
U.S. Citizen eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP security clearance

Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
Experience as a Chief Engineer on a major defense or classified space program
Demonstrated expertise establishing or scaling systems engineering organizations
Background in range certification, test readiness reviews, and safety boards
Active TS/SCI clearance
Familiarity with DoD and NASA mission standards, processes, and acquisition frameworks
Experience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on space missions

$180,000 - $335,000
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.

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

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.
True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer to build, develop and lead a team of Chief Engineers responsible for the technical execution of our next-generation space vehicle programs.
In this role, you will serve as the senior technical authority across the space vehicle portfolio, setting engineering standards, cultivating technical leadership talent, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across multiple concurrent programs.

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

This listing is sourced directly from True Anomaly's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.