Technical Program Manager, Integrated System Tests

True Anomaly, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Time off & holidays

Lunch & snacks

401(k) & wellness

Equity

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. seeks a Technical Program Manager for Integrated System Tests in Denver. You will lead end-to-end integration of critical test campaigns, coordinating across propulsion, avionics, GNC, structures, ground systems, and supply chains to ensure readiness and data integrity for orbital deployment.

You will drive schedules, costs, and risks, escalating issues to leadership while delivering safe, efficient test execution in a hybrid on-site environment near Denver.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years in aerospace, defense, or complex system testing environments.
• Experience planning and executing integrated system tests (ground and/or flight).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in high-tempo environments.
• Strong test operations, planning, readiness reviews, and execution discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end integration of major technology development test campaigns.
• Drive schedule, technical, and cost milestones; identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate test plans with vehicle readiness, ground infrastructure, and range constraints.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Production & Integration, Supply Chain, and Leadership.
• Manage test facility coordination, logistics, and data integrity post-test.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Test planning & execution

Risk management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mech/electrical

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Technical Program Manager, Integrated System Tests

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.

BENEFITS & PERKS *

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

YOUR MISSION

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Integrated System Tests will be responsible for the end-to-end integration of multiple integrated system tests to support the necessary development ground test campaign before deploying a system into orbit. This role serves as the Lead Integrator and primary execution arm across all test activities, from planning to execution. The role requires continuous coordination across cross-functional teams, including propulsion, avionics, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), structures, ground systems, supply chain, and range operations. Integration with engineering teams is critical to support deeper data analysis and ensure that lessons learned are rapidly incorporated into subsequent test planning and execution cycles.

This TPM is the responsible Test Campaign Mission Manager. Under direction of the Sr. TPM of Missile Defense Space System Development, this role drives day-to-day test readiness, leads cross-functional coordination, and ensures all systems, teams, and environments are prepared for successful test execution. This role will provide regular status updates to leadership and elevate critical risks, issues, or decision points as needed, operating as the primary “boots-on-the-ground” leader responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and effective test execution.

What You'll Own

• End-to-end Integration (Technical & Program Management) of critical technology development test campaigns
• Driving schedule, technical, and cost of these major program development milestones, proactively identifying risks to successful execution and driving mitigation strategies across the team
• Integrating and executing test plans while ensuring alignment between vehicle readiness, ground infrastructure, and external constraints such as range availability and regulatory requirements.
• Cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Production & Integration, Supply Chain, Program Management, Sr. Leadership, and external stakeholders
• Managing test facility coordination and logistics planning to accommodate both technical & programmatic needs
• Execution rigor, bringing cadence, status tracking, and accountability to recurring and milestone-driven work to complete these campaigns
• Following each test event, ensuring the integrity and completeness of all data to lead post-test assessments with engineering, including anomaly identification and triage, to provide a finalized data product output to internal and customer leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or complex system testing environments
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing integrated system tests (ground and/or flight)
• Experience integrating & leading cross-functional teams in high-tempo, high-consequence environments, including ground and/or flight test campaigns
• Strong technical understanding of test operations, including test planning, readiness reviews, and execution discipline
• Demonstrated ability to perform Technical Program Management at scale: structured processes and prioritization, dependency and critical-path management, schedule and risk management, and driving programs to closure across multiple concurrent efforts.
• Strong understanding of taking engineering requirements into executable test procedures and plans
• Experience working with safety-critical systems and adherence to rigorous safety and mission assurance standards
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, and external stakeholders, such as customers and industry partners
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure and make sound decisions in dynamic test environments
• Experience owning delivery for teams you don't manage, where your leverage is cadence, visibility, and escalation rather than reporting lines.
• Experience with Atlassian tooling (Jira/Confluence) for program tracking and documentation.
• Comfort operating in a matrixed structure: applying a defined program/portfolio methodology while taking day-to-day priorities from an embedded team.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Active Security Clearance (TS, TS//SCI)
• Experience with missile systems, launch vehicles, or high-performance flight systems
• Prior experience serving as a test conductor, test director, or similar role during live test operations
• Familiarity with test range operations and coordination (e.g., government or commercial ranges)
• Experience with telemetry, instrumentation systems, and data acquisition for flight or ground tests
• Background in guidance, navigation and control (GNC), propulsion, or integrated vehicle systems
• Experience leading or supporting Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs), or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and drive execution across multiple parallel test efforts
• Demonstrated experience with configuration management and test article control in a development or production environment
• High growth potential with demonstrated leadership trajectory toward senior test or program leadership roles

COMPENSATION

• Equity + Benefitsincluding 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

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location— Successful candidates will be located near Denver. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work Travel — This role will require travel to test sites, estimated at 25% of the time.
• 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

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 know.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (i.e., current Green Card holder), lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Are you currently a U.S. Person as described above, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorization?

If other, please provide details as it relates to ITAR eligibility. Answer N/A if not applicable.

Do you need, or will you need in the future, any immigration related support or sponsorship from True Anomaly in order to begin or continue employment with True Anomaly? This includes support (such as J-1, F-1, CPT letter or STEM OPT Training Plan), visa sponsorship for employment (H-1B, H-1B1, E-1, O-1, or TN), and any EAD holders that will need longer term employment authorization (temporary work visa or permanent residency).