Director Ground Software Engineering

YOUR MISSION

As Director of Ground Software you will own the full vision strategy and execution of Mosaic the complete software platform for space superiority. Leading a talented team of engineers across frontend backend and QA you will shape the architecture culture and roadmap of a product that sits at the heart of every mission we fly. This is a rare opportunity to lead at the intersection of deep technical craft and real-world space operations building software that doesn't just ship it launches. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all aspects of ground software development and product management for the Mosaic satellite control system including frontend backend and quality assurance 
• Own product strategy roadmap and prioritization for Mosaic balancing customer needs technical capabilities and business objectives 
• Set and own software architecture and technical vision for Mosaic ensuring modularity scalability and system resilience across the React frontend and Elixir backend 
• Drive technical decisions around system design API architecture real-time data processing and performance optimization 
• Drive customer engagement requirements gathering and feature definition in partnership with Sales and customer success teams 
• Build and manage a high-performing ground software team through strong leadership mentorship recruiting and performance management 
• Own and evolve the software development lifecycle including standards for CI/CD validation configuration control and deployment 
• Partner cross-functionally with Hardware Flight Software Operations and Sales teams to ensure integrated system delivery and customer success 
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities into ground operations where appropriate working with data science and autonomy teams 
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards including RMF NIST 800 series and government/defense software requirements 
• Manage the Mosaic product roadmap and backlog translating customer needs into actionable development plans 
• Oversee software budgeting vendor relationships and resourcing to support product growth 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field 
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 5 years in leadership roles 
• Proven leadership of software teams of 15+ engineers across frontend backend and QA 
• Deep technical expertise in modern web technologies particularly React and functional programming paradigms 
• Strong understanding of backend distributed systems real-time data processing and API design 
• Experience with product management roadmap planning and customer-facing product delivery 
• Experience delivering mission-critical software in aerospace defense or similarly regulated industries 
• Experience with satellite ground systems command and control software or mission operations systems 
• Strong product sense able to balance technical excellence with customer and mission requirements 
• The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field 
• Direct experience with Elixir/Erlang and the BEAM ecosystem 
• Experience architecting real-time web applications with WebSockets or similar technologies 
• Direct experience with NIST 800 series RMF or equivalent security frameworks 
• Experience with satellite operations telemetry processing or spacecraft commanding systems 
• Familiarity with integrating AI/ML capabilities into operational systems 
• Track record scaling ground software products across multiple missions or customer deployments 
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams 
• Prior product management or product owner experience in technical domains 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $210000-$360000
• 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 location and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—this role will be fully onsite at either our Centennial CO or Long Beach CA office locations.
• 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-Onsite

What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now it's crowded contested and confrontational.  We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms mission software engineered for unmatched command and control and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects.    True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial CO with regional offices in Colorado Springs CO Long Beach CA and Washington D.C.  We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly from any technical industry or background to bring unique talents perspective and solutions. If you embrace complexity lead instead of follow showcase integrity over ego take ownership for outcomes and measure success by impact we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure stable and sustainable space environment for the US its allies and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense we’d love to hear from you.

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