Deputy Chief Engineer

True Anomaly•Denver, CO

40d•$155,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Digital Thread Architect 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. The Missile Defense Analysis Lead is responsible for ensuring the technical integrity, accuracy, and repeatability of structural analysis across the SBI program. This role establishes the standards, tools, and verification processes that underpin all structural and mechanical analyses for interceptor and host vehicle systems. The position requires a blend of deep technical expertise in finite element and reduced-order modeling with strong leadership in analysis methodology development and execution.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in aerospace systems engineering, design, and technical leadership
Proven record of leading multidisciplinary teams through full lifecycle development (concept through fielding)
Deep understanding of configuration management, requirements traceability, and verification processes
Strong background in one or more core domains (systems, structures, propulsion, GNC, avionics)
Excellent communication, decision-making, and leadership skills
U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as Chief Engineer, Deputy Chief Engineer, or IPT Lead on a missile defense, launch, or space vehicle program
Experience interfacing with government technical authorities and independent review boards
Demonstrated success in scaling technical processes for rapid prototyping through operational deployment
Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
Familiarity with MBSE environments, digital thread concepts, and integrated design ecosystems
TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Support the Chief Engineer in maintaining overall technical integrity of the missile defense program
Serve as acting Chief Engineer when delegated, leading technical reviews and milestone readiness assessments
Translate top-level technical direction and risk posture into actionable guidance for subsystem teams
Lead integrated design reviews, risk boards, and engineering change control processes
Ensure interfaces between major subsystems (host vehicle, interceptor, kill vehicle, ground systems) are technically sound and compatible
Drive technical integration across disciplines, avionics, structures, thermal, propulsion, and GNC, to maintain system coherence
Oversee verification planning, ensuring requirements are traceable, testable, and verified across the full lifecycle
Ensure analytical and test rigor is scaled appropriately to design maturity and risk tolerance
Mentor discipline leads, ensuring consistency in standards, modeling assumptions, and data management
Promote cross-functional problem solving, ensuring issues are rapidly elevated and technically resolved
Enforce engineering rigor, documentation, and configuration control across the design and analysis functions
Oversee the engineering review process (ERB, CCB) and ensure technical disposition of non-conformances
Support the Chief Engineer and Program Manager in balancing technical, schedule, and cost trade-offs
Coordinate with Systems Engineering and SEIT to ensure cohesive technical baseline and verification closure
Contribute to technology maturation and risk reduction planning for future phases of the SBI program
Represent engineering during customer technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and audits