Machine Learning Engineer (II-III), Space Agentic AI

Menlo Ventures; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Parental leave

Job summary

True Anomaly is hiring for an Applied Algorithms and Autonomy role to design and develop machine learning capabilities for spacecraft systems. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to build models for object classification, anomaly detection, and data-driven decision making in a space domain environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on Python coding, model training, and pipeline work, with a strong growth trajectory in a mission-driven team and onsite locations in Denver or Long Beach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, ML, data science, EE or similar, with 2-4 years of experience; or a Master's degree with no experience required.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Foundational ML concepts incl. supervision, unsupervised learning, model evaluation.
• Exposure to ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX).
• Strong mathematical fundamentals in linear algebra, statistics, and probability.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.
• Passion for spaceflight and space domain awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, training, and evaluation of ML models across mission-relevant tasks.
• Support data ingestion, preprocessing, and feature engineering pipelines.
• Run experiments, track results, and contribute to model evaluation and iteration.
• Write clean, documented Python code as part of a collaborative engineering team.
• Learn and grow alongside senior engineers and contribute meaningfully from day one.

Skills

Python

ML fundamentals

Mathematics

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2-4 years experience

Master's degree + no experience required

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

Git

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

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

As a member of the Applied Algorithms and Autonomy team, you will contribute to the design and development of machine learning and AI capabilities for True Anomaly. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will support the development of models and pipelines that enable object classification, anomaly detection, and data-driven decision-making. You are curious, driven, and eager to grow — someone who takes ownership of their work and isn't afraid to tackle hard problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development, training, and evaluation of ML models across a range of mission-relevant tasks
• Support data ingestion, preprocessing, and feature engineering pipelines
• Run experiments, track results, and contribute to model evaluation and iteration
• Write clean, documented, and testable Python code as part of a collaborative engineering team
• Learn and grow alongside senior engineers, contributing meaningfully from day one

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, machine learning, data science, electrical engineering, or a similar discipline, plus 2-4 years of experience; or a Master's degree in one of these fields with no experience required.
• Proficiency in Python
• Foundational understanding of machine learning concepts including supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and model evaluation
• Exposure to ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX through coursework, research, or personal projects
• Strong mathematical fundamentals in linear algebra, statistics, and probability
• Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Internship, research, or project experience applying ML to real-world or research datasets
• Familiarity with classification, regression, clustering, or anomaly detection techniques
• Experience with version control (Git) and basic software engineering practices
• Exposure to MLOps concepts such as experiment tracking or model versioning
• Coursework or project work in deep learning, computer vision, or time-series analysis

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $125,000 - $220,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location— this is a fully onsite role. Candidates must be based in or able to commute to our Denver or Long Beach office daily.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

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.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.