Chief Engineer, Host Vehicle

YOUR MISSION 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer, Host Vehicle to lead the technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program. This is a generational opportunity to architect a solution to some of the most challenging mission sets in missile defense, not to mention aerospace engineering as a whole. You will serve as the top technical authority for the host vehicle, accountable for engineering performance, risk management, and system integration. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams through design, development, analysis, test, and fielding phases while ensuring the vehicle architecture, requirements, and design decisions align with system-level objectives and mission success criteria. You must impedance match rigor and analysis depth to the maturity and risk posture of the program. Finally you will drive design and technical readiness reviews, technical baseline management, and design assurance. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required Qualifications & Experience 

• 10+ years of of proven experience delivering a major aerospace subsystem or vehicle from concept through delivery/fielding 

• Demonstrated ability to balance technical rigor with schedule and program realities 
• Strong systems engineering and technical leadership background across mechanical, electrical, and software domains 
• Strong background in systems engineering practices: requirements, verification, trade studies, interface control, and failure analysis

• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related field. Master’s or Ph.D. preferred
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret

Desired Qualifications & Experience 

• Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

• Experience with missile defense or space vehicle programs

• Strong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing design-to-delivery cycles
• TS/SCI clearance

COMPENSATION  

• Base Salary:  Denver: $215,000-$285,000, Long Beach: $220,000-$295,000

• Equity + Benefits including 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 and experience. 

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• 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.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Hybrid