Systems Engineering Analysis, Senior

True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.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 our satellite command and control ground system, supporting critical space operations for national defense initiatives. You will perform requirements development, traceability, and verification across command and control infrastructure, telemetry and tracking systems, and ground station networks. 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.
The Systems Engineering team supports multiple programs and disciplines. We are seeking talented, flexible engineers with varying skillsets. 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.
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 satellite command and control operations, including system latency, data integrity and operational uncertainties.
Experience with commercial and government-provided Antenna-as-a-Service (AaaS) solutions

• Understanding of the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) lifecycle as applied to ground control systems
• Experience with system deployment, integration, and ATO support in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 security controls
• Proven leadership in design, analysis, and verification on a major aerospace program
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Citizen and eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.

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)
Experience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on satellite command and control systems.
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Work Location- this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA office.
To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #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.If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.