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True Anomaly · 9 hours ago

VP, Space Vehicle Engineering

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$300K/yr - $375K/yr

13+ years exp

True Anomaly is a company focused on innovative technology for space security and sustainability. The VP, Space Vehicle Engineering will lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization, owning the technical vision and execution of space vehicle products and programs throughout their lifecycle.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the technical vision, product roadmap, and end-to-end mission and vehicle architecture across all space vehicle platforms

Establish and evolve enterprise-wide design standards, processes and systems that enable the vehicle organization, deploying automation and AI to drive productivity and quality

Act as the executive authority for systems engineering, mission integration, and technical risk across the full product and program lifecycle

Drive strategy and tactical decision making across multiple products and programs through data. Establishing delivery and quality KPIs across the engineering function

Make key trade decisions balancing performance, cost, risk, manufacturability, mission assurance, and schedule

Champion innovation in mission and vehicle architectures, avionics, RF, propulsion, structures, thermal, and power

Establish a rigorous mission assurance framework spanning design integrity, qualification, configuration control, and on-orbit performance

Build a culture of ownership, technical accountability, and disciplined execution—we are builders first, leaders always

Qualification

Spacecraft engineeringMission systems developmentProgram lifecycle managementOn-orbit mission experienceTechnical leadershipBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeTS//SCI clearance

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline required; Master's degree desirable but not a substitute for demonstrated experience

Proven track record of full program lifecycle ownership, from early concept and architecture through design, integration, test, launch, and on-orbit operations and sustainment

Demonstrated on-orbit mission experience, including anomaly response, performance assessment, and mission success accountability

Extensive experience building, hiring, and leading managers and senior technical leaders across cross-functional engineering organizations

13–15+ years of progressively responsible experience in advanced spacecraft or mission systems development

Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance

Work Location—this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO

Work environment—the work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory

Physical demands—the physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs

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