Senior Systems Engineer

True Anomaly•Denver, CO

49d•$125,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. OUR VALUES Be 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 MISSION 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 complex, mission-critical space systems, supporting national defense initiatives, and advancing technologies in autonomous space operations. You will perform requirements development, traceability, and verification across multiple vehicles and systems. 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.

Requirements

8+ years full lifecycle experience leading a major subsystem through design, test, and verification
Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience
Proven leadership in design, analysis, and verification on a major aerospace program
Strong analytical and communication skills, with ability to lead technical trades
Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
S. Citizen and eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

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)
Background in range certification, test readiness reviews, and safety boards
Active TS/SCI clearance
Experience in defense or classified space missions.
Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA mission standards and processes
Experience working with government agencies, primes, or subcontractors on space missions.

Responsibilities

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.
Coordinate with subsystem teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges, ensuring mission readiness.
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 complex space missions, including collision risks and operational uncertainties.
Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans for safe and reliable mission execution.