True Anomaly jobs

Staff Mission COMSEC Engineer at True Anomaly—a space defense contractor seeking a senior cryptographic security expert to design, deploy, test, and certify mission-critical encrypted systems for satellites and ground command infrastructure. Responsibilities span NSA device integration, federal security compliance (NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253), ATO certification, and technical leadership across space/ground teams. Onsite presence required (Denver, CO; Long Beach, CA; SF Bay Area, CA); Top Secret/SCI clearance needed. Specialized cybersecurity role, not full-stack software engineering.

True Anomaly is hiring a Mission Security Engineer to secure classified space systems, C2 infrastructure, and spacecraft. Role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity compliance (NIST, STIG), DevSecOps, cloud/container infrastructure, and zero-trust architecture. This is a specialized cybersecurity/defense engineering role with onsite location requirements.

True Anomaly is hiring a Director of Ground Software to lead development of Mosaic, the company's satellite control platform for space superiority. You'll oversee all aspects of ground software including frontend (React), backend (Elixir), and QA, managing a team of 15+ engineers while owning product strategy, technical architecture, and customer engagement. Required qualifications include a BS in Computer Science or related field, 12+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership, proven management of large cross-functional teams, and deep expertise in modern web technologies and distributed systems—plus experience delivering mission-critical software in aerospace/defense and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. The role values direct experience with Elixir, real-time systems, NIST/RMF compliance, and satellite operations; you'll balance technical excellence with customer and mission requirements while partnering across hardware, flight software, and operations teams. Compensation ranges from $210k–$360k base plus equity and benefits, with the position fully onsite at either Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA. ITAR compliance requires U.S. citizenship or equivalent authorization.

Senior technical leadership role at True Anomaly establishing loads methodology and structural design basis for space-based interceptor defense systems, requiring aerospace engineering expertise and on-site collaboration.

True Anomaly seeks a People Data Specialist to serve as the analytics backbone for their HR function, turning people data into actionable insights. The role involves partnering with People Business Partners to design dashboards, ensure data integrity, and surface workforce trends. Located in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA on-site; requires 3–5 years of HR analytics experience.

Senior Propulsion Engineer role at True Anomaly focused on design and development of combustion devices and in-space propulsion systems. Responsibilities include designing injectors, regeneratively cooled thrust chambers, performing thermal/structural analysis, leveraging additive manufacturing (Inconel), and managing build campaigns from concept through flight qualification. Located in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA (on-site).

Staff Propulsion Analyst, Engine Performance at True Anomaly, an aerospace/space defense company. On-site roles in Denver, CO and Long Beach, CA focusing on thruster/engine system analysis and design. Responsibilities include engine cycle modeling (ROCETS/Sinda), injector design, combustion stability analysis, and CFD modeling. Requires expertise in propulsion engineering, thermodynamics, and engine hardware design. This is aerospace propulsion engineering, not software engineering.

True Anomaly seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager for Security & Infrastructure to manage a portfolio of industrial, application, platform, and enterprise security programs, drive execution on projects, maintain operational rhythms, and coordinate across teams. Requires 7+ years TPM experience and security domain familiarity. On-site (Denver, CO / Long Beach, CA), no salary disclosed, defense-focused aerospace company.

Proposal and Capture Strategist at True Anomaly (space defense technology) leads government proposal development and capture strategy for large military/space contracts. Role involves managing RFx processes, writing technical narratives, pricing strategy, and cross-functional proposal leadership. Requires 7-15 years government contracting experience. Based in Washington, DC with no remote option.

People Business Partner (Corporate Services) at True Anomaly, an HR/people operations role serving as strategic partner to Finance, Legal, and Business Development functions. Responsibilities include org design, talent planning, performance management, employee relations, and compensation strategy. Requires 5+ years PBP experience. Located in Long Beach, CA on-site. Not a software engineering role.

Mission Architect at True Anomaly (space defense startup). Define mission architecture for autonomous spacecraft and space-based systems: collaborate on mission requirements, translate needs into engineering solutions, lead system trade studies, design trajectories, oversee system integration/verification, develop models and simulations. Requires cross-functional collaboration with hardware/software teams. Work with customers, stakeholders, defense agencies. On-site in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA. Compensation not listed.

Vice President of Production at True Anomaly, a space defense/autonomous spacecraft company. Role involves building production organization, manufacturing/integration, quality, test automation, and scaling operations for spacecraft and missile defense systems. Located in Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO as on-site executive position. Requires 15+ years production/manufacturing leadership experience; no remote option.