Chief Engineer, Ground Software

Space is a war fighting 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 VALUESBe 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 True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer to lead the technical development and execution of a next-generation missile defense program. This is a generational opportunity to architect solutions to some of the most formidable challenges in aerospace engineering including autonomous re-entry vehicles, hypersonic GNC, and the orchestration of heterogeneous agents. You will be responsible for defining, guiding, and overseeing the engineering baseline across a novel missile-defense solution spanning interceptors, spacecraft, and ground software.

It will fall to you to bring bold, creative solutions without sacrificing technical rigor, flawless execution, and mission success. At True Anomaly, this means shaping history, defining the technical playbook for how missile defense is achieved in space through engineering solutions that endure, inspire, and defend against tomorrow’s most formidable threats.

RESPONSIBILITIES Architecture & Systems Leadership Define and own the end-to-end ground segment architecture for a large-scale heterogenous C2 system including telemetry, alert management, engagement management, decision logic, and payload command/telemetry

Develop and enforce architectural principles for scalability, resiliency, security, and autonomy across the ground ecosystem

Ensure interoperability with third party host satellites, communication systems, and broader battle management

Architect modular frameworks that enable multi-vendor integration and rapid evolution of algorithms, ensuring vendor-agnostic interfaces

Technical Execution Lead the technical baseline for real-time command and control system, including telemetry ingest, alert monitoring, burn plans, and tactical message relay

Direct the design and implementation of data pipelines, including telemetry ingestion, decision-making algorithms, and mission visualization

Oversee cybersecurity architecture aligned with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and mission assurance standards

Drive integration of simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and operational prototypes to validate software against high-fidelity raid scenarios

Leadership & Collaboration Act as the senior technical authority across software teams, guiding principal engineers and system integrators

Collaborate with systems engineering, mission operations, and hardware development teams to ensure a unified engineering baseline

Interface directly with government stakeholders, industry partners, and subcontractors to align technical decisions with mission objectives

Mentor engineering staff, cultivating a culture of rigor, innovation, and accountabilityQUALIFICATIONSAdvanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field
15+ years of experience in large-scale, mission-critical software systems, with at least 5 years in a chief architect or equivalent role Proven track record architecting real-time command-and-control (C2) or fire control systems for defense, aerospace, or comparable domains

Deep expertise in distributed systems, autonomy, and real-time decision-making architectures

Experience with DoD software standards, cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, Zero Trust), and mission assurance processes

Strong knowledge of networking, middleware, and high-availability architectures for space and ground systems

Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in high-stakes environmentsU.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD SecretPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE with missile defense systems, battle management systems, or space-based C2 architectures

Familiarity with hypersonic defense engagement timelines and associated fire control challenges

Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML-enabled autonomy, simulation frameworks, and digital twin architectures

Active security clearance or ability to obtain oneTS/SCI…