Full-Time

Mission Systems Engineer

Mission Architect

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

True Anomaly

True Anomaly

51-200 employees

Integrates AI and software into spacecraft

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$120k - $194kAnnually

+ Equity + Health + Dental + Vision + HRA/HSA options + PTO + 401K + Parental Leave

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid work environment; some work must be done on site.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
C/C++
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics.
  • Demonstrated expertise in RPO mission design and spacecraft operations.
  • Hands-on experience with mission analysis tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar software.
  • Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and autonomous space operations.
  • Proficiency in simulation tools and programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++).
  • Experience with mission planning and real-time mission support.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Lead the design, simulation, and analysis of RPO mission trajectories.
  • Optimize spacecraft maneuvers to achieve mission objectives while considering fuel efficiency, timing, and risk mitigation.
  • Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and customers.
  • Support proposal development and provide technical input for new mission opportunities.
  • Oversee the integration of mission systems, ensuring seamless interaction between hardware, software, and operational components.
  • 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.
  • Develop, validate, and maintain high-fidelity models for spacecraft motion and environmental factors.
  • Use advanced tools (e.g., STK, GMAT, MATLAB, FreeFlyer) to simulate mission scenarios and predict outcomes.
  • Run Monte Carlo simulations to assess mission robustness under various contingencies.
  • Use advanced simulation tools to model mission scenarios, system behaviors, and performance under operational conditions.
  • Conduct system performance analysis, including reliability, safety, and mission effectiveness, under various environmental conditions.
  • Assess mission success criteria and operational risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct pre-flight and post-flight mission analysis, including trajectory reconstruction and anomaly investigations.
  • Identify and analyze mission risks related to complex space missions, including collision risks and operational uncertainties.
  • Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans for safe and reliable mission execution.

True Anomaly specializes in advanced technology that integrates spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance space capabilities for the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners, with a focus on global security and sustainable space access.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$137.8M

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

128%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased DoD budget for space security opens new contract opportunities for True Anomaly.
  • Growing demand for autonomous satellite servicing aligns with True Anomaly's focus on orbital vehicles.
  • Miniaturization of satellite components benefits True Anomaly's cost-effective production capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Layoffs and canceled internships may impact morale and hinder talent acquisition efforts.
  • Reliance on partners like Firefly Aerospace poses risks if partners face operational difficulties.

What makes True Anomaly unique

  • True Anomaly focuses on space security at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
  • The company is developing high-acceleration, high delta-V propulsion systems for multi-orbit capabilities.
  • True Anomaly's Jackal vehicle is designed for autonomous orbital missions, enhancing space resilience.

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