Director, Space Vehicle Chief Engineers (Denver)

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.OUR MISSIONTrue 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 VALUESBe 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 MISSIONTrue Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer to build, develop and lead a team of Chief Engineers responsible for the technical execution of our next-generation space vehicle programs. In this role, you will serve as the senior technical authority across the space vehicle portfolio, setting engineering standards, cultivating technical leadership talent, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across multiple concurrent programs. You will shape how chief engineering is practiced at True Anomaly — instilling rigor, accountability, and a culture of sound engineering judgment that scales with the company.RESPONSIBILITIESIn addition to the responsibilities above, as the Director of this team, you will:Partner with Program Managers and senior leadership to align technical strategy with programmatic and business objectives across the portfolioDrive consistency in technical baseline management, design assurance, and readiness review practices across all programsEvaluate and calibrate the balance of rigor and analysis depth appropriate to the maturity and risk posture of each programRepresent the Chief Engineering function in customer, stakeholder, and executive engagements, communicating technical status, risks, and strategies with clarityRecruit, grow, and retain top engineering talent, building organizational depth in systems engineering and technical leadershipIdentify and resolve cross-program integration challenges, shared risks, and technical dependencies that span multiple vehicles or subsystemsQUALIFICATIONS18+ years of full lifecycle aerospace or space systems experience, including leading major vehicle programs through design, test, and verificationDemonstrated experience managing and developing technical leaders, including Chief Engineers or equivalent senior rolesDeep systems engineering background with the ability to provide credible technical oversight across mechanical, electrical, and software domainsProven ability to set technical strategy and engineering culture at an organizational levelStrong track record translating business and mission objectives into engineering execution across a portfolio of programsExceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organizationBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related fieldU.S. Citizen eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP security clearancePREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEAdvanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems EngineeringExperience as a Chief Engineer on a major defense or classified space programDemonstrated expertise establishing or scaling systems engineering organizationsBackground in range certification, test readiness reviews, and safety boardsActive TS/SCI clearanceFamiliarity with DoD and NASA mission standards, processes, and acquisition frameworksExperience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on space missionsCOMPENSATIONBase Salary: $180,000 - $335,000Equity + 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 REQUIREMENTSWork Location—this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO.Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-OnsiteTo 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.