Space Vehicle Chief Engineers
US$230,000 – US$315,000 / yr base salary
Posted 4 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Director, Space Vehicle Chief Engineers”
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- Expected experience
- 18+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$230,000 – US$315,000 / yr |
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Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering
Study levelMaster's
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
True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer to build, develop and lead a team of Chief Engineers responsible for the technical execution of our next-generation space vehicle programs. In this role, you will serve as the senior technical authority across the space vehicle portfolio, setting engineering standards, cultivating technical leadership talent, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across multiple concurrent programs. You will shape how chief engineering is practiced at True Anomaly — instilling rigor, accountability, and a culture of sound engineering judgment that scales with the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to the responsibilities above, as the Director of this team, you will:
- Partner with Program Managers and senior leadership to align technical strategy with programmatic and business objectives across the portfolio
- Drive consistency in technical baseline management, design assurance, and readiness review practices across all programs
- Evaluate and calibrate the balance of rigor and analysis depth appropriate to the maturity and risk posture of each program