Senior Manager Data Engineering

YOUR MISSION 

True Anomaly does not have a central data platform today. Data lives in disconnected systems: PLM ERP project management source control and documentation tools with no warehouse no unified data model and no programmatic access layer. As Senior Manager of Data Engineering you will build this capability from scratch: the platform the pipelines the team and the operating model. Your first priority is enabling the AI Platform Engineering team which depends on a reliable data foundation to deliver on the company’s top strategic priority. Beyond AI the data platform will serve engineering programs manufacturing and business operations across the company. This is a player-coach role. You will be writing code and making architecture decisions on day one while simultaneously hiring and developing a high-performing team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Build the data engineering function from zero: design the data platform architecture stand up the initial infrastructure and start delivering value before the team is fully hired 

• Hire and lead a team of 5 data engineers recruiting top-tier technical talent who thrive in ambiguous fast-moving environments 

• Design and build the company’s data warehouse unified data model and pipeline infrastructure connecting systems like PLM (Teamcenter) ERP (NetSuite) Jira Git and Confluence into a single reliable data layer 

• Partner closely with the AI Platform Engineering team to provide the data infrastructure they need as a critical-path dependency for the company’s AI strategy 

• Serve as the technical authority for data architecture decisions during the team’s formative period: technology selection data modeling patterns pipeline design and the foundational choices the rest of the team will build on 

• Work across the company to understand data needs from engineering programs manufacturing and business operations and translate those into a platform that serves all of them 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering data infrastructure or related fields with 3+ years building and leading data engineering teams 

• Strong hands-on skills in modern data stack technologies: data warehousing (Snowflake BigQuery Redshift or similar) ETL/ELT pipelines data modeling and orchestration tools (Airflow Dagster or similar) 

• Experience building data platforms from scratch not just maintaining or extending existing ones 

• Track record of hiring and developing high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced environments 

• Ability to work across the full stack of data engineering: from source system connectivity and pipeline reliability to data modeling and serving layer design 

• Strong communication skills and comfort working with stakeholders across technical and non-technical functions to understand requirements and set priorities 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Experience in aerospace defense or manufacturing environments where data spans engineering tools (PLM MBSE CAD/CAM) and enterprise systems (ERP project management) 

• Background working with AI/ML teams as a data platform provider with an understanding of what those teams need from the data layer 

• Experience connecting complex heterogeneous source systems with different schemas update cadences and access patterns 

• Familiarity with data governance and data quality practices and experience building organizational trust in data products 

• Prior experience at a company poised for aggressive growth where the data platform had to scale ahead of demand 

• Active U.S. security clearance at any level 

COMPENSATION  

• Base Salary:  Long Beach - $210000 to $290000 Denver - $200000 to $280000

• 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 and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• U.S. citizenship required; clearance eligibility required; active clearance at any level preferred 

• Work Location: this role will be fully onsite at our facilities in Centennial CO or Long Beach CA  

• Work environment is in a standard office working at a desk or in a production factory. 

• Physical demands may include frequent standing sitting walking bending and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs. 

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (IT 

1. AR) 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. 

We value diversity of experience knowledge backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex race religion or belief ethnic or national origin disability age citizenship marital domestic or civil partnership status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy maternity or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation please do not hesitate to let us know. 

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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