Chief Engineer, Host Vehicle
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity. What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results. It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together. YOUR MISSION RESPONSIBILITIES True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer, Host Vehicle to lead the technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program. This is a generational opportunity to architect a solution to some of the most challenging mission sets in missile defense, not to mention aerospace engineering as a whole. You will serve as the top technical authority for the host vehicle, accountable for engineering performance, risk management, and system integration. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams through design, development, analysis, test, and fielding phases while ensuring the vehicle architecture, requirements, and design decisions align with system-level objectives and mission success criteria. You must impedance match rigor and analysis depth to the maturity and risk posture of the program. Finally you will drive design and technical readiness reviews, technical baseline management, and design assurance. QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of of proven experience delivering a major aerospace subsystem or vehicle from concept through delivery/fielding Demonstrated ability to balance technical rigor with schedule and program realities Strong systems engineering and technical leadership background across mechanical, electrical, and software domains Strong background in systems engineering practices: requirements, verification, trade studies, interface control, and failure analysis Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related field. Master’s or Ph.D. preferred U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret Desired Qualifications & Experience Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering Experience with missile defense or space vehicle programs Strong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing design-to-delivery cycles TS/SCI clearance COMPENSATION Base Salary: $210,000-$355,000 Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave Your actual level and base salary will be determined ...