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True Anomaly · Denver, CO · Long Beach, CA · Software · first seen 2026-09-03
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Your Mission

True Anomaly is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the technical development and execution of a next-generation missile defense program. You will architect solutions to autonomous re-entry vehicles, hypersonic guidance and navigation control, and orchestration of heterogeneous agents. You will define, guide, and oversee the engineering baseline across a novel missile-defense solution spanning interceptors, spacecraft, and ground software.

Architecture & Systems Leadership

  • Define and own the end-to-end ground segment architecture for a large-scale heterogenous C2 system including telemetry, alert management, engagement management, decision logic, and payload command/telemetry
  • Develop and enforce architectural principles for scalability, resiliency, security, and autonomy across the ground ecosystem
  • Ensure interoperability with third party host satellites, communication systems, and broader battle management
  • Architect modular frameworks that enable multi-vendor integration and rapid evolution of algorithms, ensuring vendor-agnostic interfaces

Technical Execution

  • Lead the technical baseline for real-time command and control system, including telemetry ingest, alert monitoring, burn plans, and tactical message relay
  • Direct the design and implementation of data pipelines, including telemetry ingestion, decision-making algorithms, and mission visualization
  • Oversee cybersecurity architecture aligned with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and mission assurance standards
  • Drive integration of simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and operational prototypes to validate software against high-fidelity raid scenarios

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Act as the senior technical authority across software teams, guiding principal engineers and system integrators
  • Collaborate with systems engineering, mission operations, and hardware development teams to ensure a unified engineering baseline
  • Interface directly with government stakeholders, industry partners, and subcontractors to align technical decisions with mission objectives
  • Mentor engineering staff, cultivating a culture of rigor, innovation, and accountability

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 15+ years of experience in large-scale, mission-critical software systems, with at least 5 years in a chief architect or equivalent role
  • Proven track record architecting real-time command-and-control (C2) or fire control systems for defense, aerospace, or comparable domains
  • Deep expertise in distributed systems, autonomy, and real-time decision-making architectures
  • Experience with DoD software standards, cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, Zero Trust), and mission assurance processes
  • Strong knowledge of networking, middleware, and high-availability architectures for space and ground systems
  • Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in high-stakes environments
  • U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience with missile defense systems, battle management systems, or space-based C2 architectures
  • Familiarity with hypersonic defense engagement timelines and associated fire control challenges
  • Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML-enabled autonomy, simulation frameworks, and digital twin architectures
  • Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
  • TS/SCI clearance

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $190,000 to $305,000
  • Equity plus benefits including health, dental, vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, and parental leave

Work Location

Onsite at either Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA, with travel to other sites as needed.