Director, Space Vehicle Chief Engineers

True Anomaly•Quinte West, ON

12h•$180,000 - $335,000•Onsite

About The Position

True 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.

Requirements

18+ years of full lifecycle aerospace or space systems experience, including leading major vehicle programs through design, test, and verification
Demonstrated experience managing and developing technical leaders, including Chief Engineers or equivalent senior roles
Deep systems engineering background with the ability to provide credible technical oversight across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
Proven ability to set technical strategy and engineering culture at an organizational level
Strong track record translating business and mission objectives into engineering execution across a portfolio of programs
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field
U.S. Citizen eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP security clearance
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
Experience as a Chief Engineer on a major defense or classified space program
Demonstrated expertise establishing or scaling systems engineering organizations
Background in range certification, test readiness reviews, and safety boards
Active TS/SCI clearance
Familiarity with DoD and NASA mission standards, processes, and acquisition frameworks
Experience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on space missions

Responsibilities

Partner with Program Managers and senior leadership to align technical strategy with programmatic and business objectives across the portfolio
Drive consistency in technical baseline management, design assurance, and readiness review practices across all programs
Evaluate and calibrate the balance of rigor and analysis depth appropriate to the maturity and risk posture of each program
Represent the Chief Engineering function in customer, stakeholder, and executive engagements, communicating technical status, risks, and strategies with clarity
Recruit, grow, and retain top engineering talent, building organizational depth in systems engineering and technical leadership
Identify and resolve cross-program integration challenges, shared risks, and technical dependencies that span multiple vehicles or subsystems