Chief Engineer, Space Vehicle
True Anomaly
About this role
True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution of a next-generation space vehicle program. The role involves defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful implementation of mission requirements across complex, mission-critical space systems, supporting national defense initiatives, and advancing autonomous space operations technologies.
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About True Anomaly
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Defense
True Anomaly is a space-focused defense company that develops and delivers advanced technologies and integrated systems to achieve space superiority. They design resilient spacecraft, sensors, software, and mission operations tailored to government and national‑security customers, emphasizing rapid development and deployable capability. True Anomaly positions itself as a partner to defense organizations, providing decisive, operationally focused solutions to detect, protect, and operate in contested space environments.
Recent company news
SpaceNewsDefense-focused space startup True Anomaly raises $260 million
Apr 30, 2025
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2 weeks ago
Payload SpaceTrue Anomaly Hires Sarah Walter As COO
Sep 2, 2025
AxiosTrue Anomaly CEO: The future is "space warfare, flat out"
Oct 29, 2025
GovCon WireTrue Anomaly Appoints Former York Space VP Sarah Walter as Chief Operating Officer
Sep 3, 2025
About True Anomaly
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$215k – $285k
per year