Senior Systems Engineer
True AnomalySpace Defense company
Denver, United StatesSenior
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About the role
TL;DR
Senior Systems Engineer to develop and integrate aerospace and defense systems, defining mission requirements.
- •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 We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in developing and integrating cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems.
- •In this role you will play a critical role in defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful implementation of mission requirements across complex, mission-critical space systems, supporting national defense initiatives, and advancing technologies in autonomous space operations.
- •You will perform requirements development, traceability, and verification across multiple vehicles and systems.
- •You work closely with cross-functional teams while conducting impact analyses for changes, ensuring design integrity across the system, supporting integration and test planning, performing risk assessments, and leading design reviews.
- •RESPONSIBILITIES The Systems Engineering team supports multiple programs and disciplines.
- •We are seeking talented, flexible engineers with varying skillsets.
- •As a member of this team, you may: Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to define and document mission objectives, system requirements, and operational concepts.
- •Translate customer and mission needs into actionable engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic constraints.
- •Lead system trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments to ensure optimal system architecture design.
- •Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and customers.
- •Develop system-level integration and verification plans, conducting end-to-end testing to validate mission requirements.
- •Coordinate with subsystem teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges, ensuring mission readiness.
- •Support mission operations teams during testing and real-time mission execution.
- •Conduct system performance analysis, including reliability, safety, and mission effectiveness, under various environmental conditions.
- •Assess mission success criteria and operational risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- •Identify and analyze mission risks related to complex space missions, including collision risks and operational uncertainties.
- •Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans for safe and reliable mission execution.
- •QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years full lifecycle experience leading a major subsystem through design, test, and verification Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience Proven leadership in design, analysis, and verification on a major aerospace program Strong analytical and communication skills, with ability to lead technical trades Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field S.
- •Citizen and eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.
- •PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering Strong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing design-to-delivery cycles Demonstrated expertise with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Background in range certification, test readiness reviews, and safety boards Active TS/SCI clearance Experience in defense or classified space missions.
- •Familiarity with U.S.
- •Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA mission standards and processes Experience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on space missions.
- •COMPENSATION Base Salary: $125,000-$235,000 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 on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
- •ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance Work Location: this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO office.
- •Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
- •Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.
- •This position will be open until it is successfully filled.
- •To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 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.
- •True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws.
- •If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.