True Anomaly · 3 days ago
Engineering Manager, Advanced Algorithms, AI and Autonomy
Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $240K/yr
8+ years expTrue Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. The Engineering Manager will lead the research and development of advanced spacecraft algorithms, oversee algorithm verification processes, and manage a team of engineers to enhance algorithmic capabilities.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the research, design, implementation, and optimization of advanced spacecraft algorithms including RPO, autonomous decision-making, state estimation, and computer vision
Develop and maintain the technical roadmap for autonomy and algorithmic capabilities in alignment with spacecraft program and mission objectives
Oversee rigorous algorithm verification and validation processes, including Monte-Carlo analysis, SIL/HIL testing, and scenario-based performance evaluation
Collaborate closely with GNC, avionics, flight software, simulation, and mission operations teams to ensure seamless integration of algorithms into spacecraft systems
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of algorithm engineers specializing in estimation, control, CV/ML, and autonomy
Own the development and maintenance of modeling, simulation, and data infrastructure required for prototyping, training, and evaluating algorithmic solutions
Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, documentation, peer review, and reproducible research in safety-critical algorithm development
Assess emerging algorithmic and ML/AI techniques and guide the maturation of promising technologies into flight-ready capabilities
Translate mission and program requirements into clear algorithmic specifications and support technical reviews, audits, and flight certification milestones
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics AI/ML or a related field (Masters preferred)
8–12+ years of experience in AI/ML, including hands-on work with embedded systems
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and delivering complex algorithmic solutions for safety-critical or real-time embedded systems
Experience with Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO) missions activities and the space environment
Strong proficiency in numerical methods, optimization, probabilistic reasoning, and modern estimation techniques (e.g., EKF/UKF, nonlinear filtering)
Hands-on expertise with simulation tools, modeling environments, and algorithm development in languages such as C++, Python, or MATLAB/Simulink
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with hardware, software, and mission teams to integrate algorithms into operational systems
Ability to obtain a security clearance (active clearance preferred)
Benefits
Equity
Health
Dental
Vision
HRA/HSA options
PTO and paid holidays
401K
Parental Leave
Company
True Anomaly
True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$418.02MKey Investors
AccelStifel BankRiot Ventures
2025-04-30Series C· $260M
2025-04-30Debt Financing
2023-12-12Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
Mark Seidel
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Di Pentino
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
Los Angeles Business Journal
2026-01-06
MenloVentures
2026-01-05
Washington Technology
2025-12-20
Company data provided by crunchbase