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True Anomaly · 5 hours ago

Staff Systems Engineer, Missile Defense

positionDenver, CO or Long Beach, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$155K/yr - $225K/yr
date5+ years exp

True Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a highly accomplished Staff Systems Engineer to support the rapid test launch campaign for a next-generation missile defense program, involving requirements development, design trades, and cross-functional integration efforts.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Perform requirements development, traceability, and verification across multiple coupled vehicles and systems
Lead design trades and cross-functional integration effort while conducting impact analyses for changes
Ensure design integrity across the system and supporting integration and test planning, risk assessments, and design reviews

Qualification

Systems architecture expertiseModel-Based Systems EngineeringAerospace program experienceAnalytical skillsCross-functional team leadershipDesign reviewsRisk assessmentsTest readiness reviewsCommunication skills

Required

5+ years full lifecycle experience leading a major subsystem through design, test, and verification
Strong technical leadership and systems architecture expertise
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
Demonstrated expertise with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field. Master's or Ph.D. preferred
U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret

Preferred

Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
Strong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing design-to-delivery cycles
Background in range certification, test readiness reviews, and safety boards
TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
HRA/HSA options
PTO and paid holidays
401K
Parental Leave

Company

True Anomaly

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True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Centennial, Colorado, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.trueanomaly.space

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$418.02M
Key Investors
AccelStifel BankRiot Ventures
2025-04-30Series C· $260M
2025-04-30Debt Financing
2023-12-12Series B· $100M

Leadership Team

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Mark Seidel
Chief Financial Officer
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Frank Di Pentino
Chief Strategy Officer

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