Technical Program Manager, Payloads

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

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.

• 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

True Anomaly is seeking a Technical Program Manager, Payloads with a hardware development background and a passion for building mission-critical systems that support space superiority. In this role, you will serve as the owner of program execution for payload development and integration. You will drive clarity, alignment, predictability, and accountability across payload engineering, spacecraft systems, software, manufacturing, test, security, and program office teams. You will lead complex payload programs from requirements definition through design, development, qualification, production, integration, and operational deployment. You will also manage vertical integration projects that connect payloads with the spacecraft bus, flight software, ground systems, launch operations, and mission architecture.

The ideal candidate is comfortable operating at the intersection of technical execution and program leadership. You will proactively manage risk, resolve cross-functional dependencies, guide tradeoffs, and create the structure required to deliver cutting-edge systems in a high-ambiguity, fast-paced environment.

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