Mission Architect: Build Space Defense & Interceptors

True Anomaly, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Equity participation

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Mission Architect to drive mission analysis and system-of-systems design for next-generation missile defense capabilities in Long Beach, CA.

You will own mission objectives, perform trade studies, and guide engineers across hardware, software, and C2 interfaces to ensure mission readiness and customer alignment. Ideal candidates have 12+ years in space mission analysis, leadership in systems architecture, and hands-on experience with STK/FreeFlyer/GMAT and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics.
• Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience.
• Proficiency in orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and autonomous space operations.
• Hands-on experience with mission analysis tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar software.
• Programming proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++.
• Security clearance: TS/SCI or TS/SAP (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to define mission objectives and system requirements.
• Translate mission needs into engineering solutions within constraints.
• Define mission KPIs to guide decision-making.
• Apply parametric analyses and Monte Carlo studies to support decisions.
• Lead system trade studies and feasibility assessments for optimal architecture.
• Design and execute engagement sequences and intercept analyses.
• Oversee sensor, C2, and interceptor integration.
• Design kill-chain and fire-control architecture.
• Perform system-of-systems performance modeling.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems architecture

Orbital mechanics

Python

MATLAB

C++

Education

Advanced degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

GMAT

Job description

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Mission Architect to drive mission analysis and system-of-systems design for next-generation missile defense capabilities in Long Beach, CA.

You will own mission objectives, perform trade studies, and guide engineers across hardware, software, and C2 interfaces to ensure mission readiness and customer alignment. Ideal candidates have 12+ years in space mission analysis, leadership in systems architecture, and hands-on experience with STK/FreeFlyer/GMAT and