Deputy Chief Engineer, Space Defense Systems

True Anomaly, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Parental Leave

401K and retirement benefits

Equity participation

Dog Fridays

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program. This role demands ensuring technical integrity, coordinating subsystem teams, and guiding design reviews across avionics, propulsion, and GNC.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site requirements near Denver, CO. Candidates should have 8+ years in aerospace systems engineering and a track record of leading complex defense programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace systems engineering, design, and technical leadership.
• Proven record leading multidisciplinary teams through full lifecycle development.
• Deep understanding of configuration management, requirements traceability, and verification processes.
• Strong background in systems, structures, propulsion, GNC, avionics.
• TS/SCI clearance is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide program technical leadership and maintain technical integrity of the missile defense program.
• Lead technical reviews, milestone readiness assessments, and engineering change control processes.
• Ensure interfaces between host vehicle, interceptor, kill vehicle, and ground systems are sound.
• Drive system integration across disciplines and verify requirements are traceable and testable.
• Oversee engineering discipline coordination and ensure rigorous documentation and configuration control.

Skills

Aerospace systems engineering

Technical leadership

Systems integration

Verification & traceability

Communication & decision-making

Education

Advanced degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Job description

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program. This role demands ensuring technical integrity, coordinating subsystem teams, and guiding design reviews across avionics, propulsion, and GNC.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site requirements near Denver, CO. Candidates should have 8+ years in aerospace systems engineering and a track record of leading complex defense programs.