True Anomaly · 17 hours ago
Engineering Manager, Application Security
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $240K/yr
8+ years expTrue Anomaly is at the forefront of the new space race, creating innovative technology for space security and sustainability. As the Application Security Engineering Manager, you will lead the application security team to secure critical software and define the application security strategy for flight and ground systems.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build, lead, and mentor an application security engineering team scaling to 10+ engineers over the next year, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and mission focus
Define and execute application security strategy for flight software (FSW), ground command and control systems, mission planning applications, and supporting cloud infrastructure
Integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) for safety-critical embedded systems and distributed C2 applications, balancing security requirements with real-time performance and operational constraints
Establish and mature secure development practices including threat modeling, secure code review, static/dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and security testing for both flight and ground software
Lead application security assessments and penetration testing efforts for spacecraft flight software, telemetry and command systems, and ground-based mission applications
Partner with spacecraft software engineers, ground systems developers, DevSecOps, and mission operations teams to embed security expertise across the engineering organization
Develop and enforce security standards, coding guidelines, and architectural patterns appropriate for resource-constrained embedded systems and high-assurance C2 applications
Drive remediation of security vulnerabilities and work with engineering leadership to prioritize security initiatives alongside feature development and mission timelines
Support compliance requirements including NIST 800-53, CMMC, FedRAMP, and other federal security frameworks applicable to national security space systems
Communicate application security posture, risks, and strategic initiatives to technical teams, engineering leadership, and executive stakeholders
Qualification
Required
8+ years of hands-on experience in application security, secure software development, or related security engineering roles
3+ years of people management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and team development
Minimum Secret clearance required; active TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred
Proven experience building or significantly scaling application security programs and teams
Deep expertise in secure software development practices across multiple programming languages (C, C++, Rust, Python, Go, or similar)
Strong understanding of embedded systems security, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and resource-constrained environments
Experience with application security testing tools and methodologies including SAST, DAST, SCA, fuzzing, and penetration testing
Strong knowledge of common vulnerability classes (OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25) and secure coding practices
Understanding of software supply chain security, dependency management, and build pipeline security
Familiarity with cloud application security in AWS, GCP, or Azure environments
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
This position requires a minimum Secret clearance
Preferred
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Experience securing flight software, spacecraft systems, autonomous vehicles, or other safety-critical embedded platforms
Background in aerospace, defense, or national security software development
Familiarity with space system architectures including satellite operations, ground segments, and telemetry/command protocols
Experience with CMMC, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or RMF processes for DoD/IC systems
Experience with containerization security (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure-as-Code security
Understanding of cryptographic implementations and secure communications protocols
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, GWAPT, OSCP, or similar
Experience participating in or leading red team/purple team exercises
Prior experience in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments
Benefits
Equity + Benefits including 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
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