Lead Operations Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p>
<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p>
<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">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.</p>
<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p>
<ul>
<li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li>
<li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong> We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li>
<li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong> Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li>
</ul></div><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-contrast="none">YOUR MISSION</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br></span></span></strong></p>
<p class="p1">We're looking for a Lead Operations Engineer to own the Mission Operations organization's contributions to a spacecraft program end to end — from early business development and proposals, through concept of operations (CONOPS) development and assembly, integration & test (AI&T), into live on-orbit operations and disposal.</p>
<p class="p1">On our programs, the Operations team is the connective tissue of the engineering effort. You'll act as the generalist systems engineer who integrates the deep expertise of our specialist subsystem teams — GNC, flight software, FDIR, propulsion, thermal, ground systems, RF, avionics, and electrical — into a coherent, operable spacecraft and mission. You'll define the work your team needs to do across the program lifecycle, task it out, lead a small team of engineers in executing it, and be accountable for getting it done.</p>
<p class="p1">This is a technical leadership role first and foremost. On-orbit operations experience is welcome, but what matters most is exceptional engineering fundamentals and genuine technical depth across a broad range of spacecraft subsystems and mission concepts. If you're the engineer other engineers come to when a problem spans three subsystems and nobody's sure where it lives, we want to talk to you.</p>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>
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<li class="p1">Own all Mission Operations deliverables for a given satellite program — from BD/proposal phase, through CONOPS development and AI&T, into live operations and disposal.</li>
<li class="p1">Serve as the integrating generalist engineer across subsystem teams (GNC, FSW, FDIR, propulsion, thermal, ground, RF, avionics, EE), tying specialist work into a unified, operable mission design.</li>
<li class="p1">Define, scope, and task the Operations team's work for the program — build the plan and drive execution.</li>
<li class="p1">Lead and mentor a small, multidisciplinary team of ~4–5 engineers.</li>
<li class="p1">Contribute engineering and operational content to business development proposals.</li>
<li class="p1">Develop and mature CONOPS from early concept through operations.</li>
<li class="p1">Support AI&T as a systems-level generalist, and lead anomaly investigation and resolution across the program.</li>
<li class="p1">Represent Operations in cross-functional design reviews and program milestones.</li>
<li class="p1">Support critical mission phases (launch, early orbit, RPO events) as needed.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li class="p1">Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (aerospace/astronautical preferred).</li>
<li class="p1">Roughly 10+ years of experience in the space industry, or equivalent depth.</li>
<li class="p1">Strong engineering fundamentals with demonstrated technical depth across multiple spacecraft subsystems.</li>
<li class="p1">Experience leading small, cross-functional teams of engineers spanning multiple disciplines.</li>
<li class="p1">Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).</li>
<li class="p1">Willing to work on-site in Colorado Springs or Denver.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p>
<ul>
<li class="p1">Master's degree in a related discipline.</li>
<li class="p1"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Experience with missile defense</span></li>
<li class="p1">Experience across the full satellite program lifecycle — BD/proposals, CONOPS development, AI&T, and live operations.</li>
<li class="p1">In-depth knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, especially GNC and flight software (FSW).</li>
<li class="p1">Experience with relative navigation, rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), and closed-loop target tracking and maneuvering.</li>
<li class="p1">Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).</li>
<li class="p1">Proficiency in one or more programming languages and comfort with basic scripting.</li>
<li class="p1">Experience supporting USSF and/or Intelligence Community space defense missions (space control / orbital warfare).</li>
<li class="p1">Experience with Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission systems, sensors, or operations.</li>
<li class="p1">Familiarity with missile defense architectures and operations.</li>
<li class="p1">Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>COMPENSATION</strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Equity + Benefits</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"><em><span class="TextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0">Your actual level and base salary will be </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0">determined</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0"> on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.</span></span></em><span class="EOP SCXW83253800 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></p>
<p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Work Location</strong>—This is an onsite position, we are seeking candidates based near Colorado Springs, CO or Denver, CO.</li>
<li><span data-teams="true"><strong>Work Schedule</strong>—flexibility to support 24/7 mission operations, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability during mission-critical events and anomaly response.</span></li>
<li><strong>Work environment</strong>—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.</li>
<li><strong>Physical demands</strong>—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.</li>
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<p><span class="TextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0">This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0">submit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0"> your application, please follow the directions below. <br>#LI-Onsite</span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.</p>
<p>True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.</p>
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