Senior Systems Engineer

Back to jobs Senior Systems Engineer Denver, CO; Long Beach, CA Apply 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 We are seeking Senior Aerospace Systems Engineers to join our team in developing and integrating cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems. In this role you will play a critical role in defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful implementation of mission, element, and subsystem requirements across complex, mission-critical space systems, supporting national defense initiatives, and advancing technologies in autonomous space operations. You will support requirements development, traceability, and verification across multiple vehicles and systems. You work closely with cross-functional teams while conducting impact analyses for changes, ensuring design integrity across the system, supporting integration and test planning, performing risk assessments, and providing inputs for design reviews. RESPONSIBILITIES The Systems Engineering team supports multiple programs and disciplines. We are seeking talented, flexible engineers with a desire to develop varying skillsets. Our Senior Systems Engineers begin as focals for specific disciplines supporting the functional team across multiple programs. We are seeking candidates who have domain expertise with the following space vehicle subsystems to act as subsystem Systems Engineers:

Command and Data Handling Communications Cyber/Crypto Electrical Power Flight Software Guidance, Navigation, and Control Mechanisms Payload Integration Propulsion Structures / Harness Thermal Control

Each focal has a varied scope depending on the subsystem being supported. As a member of this team, you may:

Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to define and document mission objectives, system requirements, and operational concepts. Translate customer and mission needs into actionable engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic constraints. Lead system trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments to ensure optimal system architecture design. Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and customers. Develop system-level integration and verification plans, conducting end-to-end testing to validate mission requirements. Coordinate with subsystem teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges, ensuring mission readiness. Support mission operations teams during testing and real-time mission execution. Conduct system performance analysis, including reliability,