Senior Payloads Engineer Systems

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking a talented and organized Senior Payloads Systems Engineer to serve as the primary technical and programmatic interface between the Payloads engineering team and the Program Office. You will be the connective tissue that keeps the team aligned on schedule and delivering against customer and program requirements. You will own requirements decomposition and flow-down drive ICD development lead technical and programmatic trade studies and represent Payloads team interests in wider engineering forums. You are equally comfortable parsing a customer specification and facilitating a sprint planning session — and you bring the technical credibility to earn the trust of both engineers and program managers. This is a high-visibility role that directly shapes how the Payloads team executes and grows. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own requirements decomposition and flow-down across the Payloads engineering team ensuring traceability from customer and program-level requirements to subsystem and component specifications 
• Develop maintain and negotiate interface control documents (ICDs) between Payloads subsystems and broader spacecraft systems 
• Serve as the primary interface between the Payloads team and the Program Office translating technical status risks and needs into clear programmatic communication 
• Interpret and adjudicate customer specifications identifying areas of risk ambiguity or non-compliance and driving resolution with engineering and program stakeholders 
• Lead technical and programmatic trade studies synthesizing inputs from across the Payloads team and producing clear recommendations 
• Assist the Payloads team leadership in roadmap planning ensuring near-term deliverables and long-term development priorities are clearly defined and resourced 
• Facilitate sprint planning milestone tracking and schedule development in coordination with the Program Office keeping the Payloads team on track and dependencies visible 
• Represent Payloads team interests in cross-functional engineering meetings design reviews and customer engagements 
• Identify and track technical and programmatic risks driving mitigation plans in collaboration with the engineering team and Program Office 
• Develop and maintain Payloads program documentation including technical plans schedules review packages and status reports 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering or related field (Master's preferred) 
• 5+ years of professional experience in systems engineering payload engineering or a related technical program role 
• Demonstrated experience with requirements decomposition flow-down and traceability management 
• Experience developing and managing interface control documents across complex multi-discipline engineering programs 
• Strong understanding of spacecraft payload systems and the ability to engage credibly with engineers across EO/IR mechanisms RF electronics and software disciplines 
• Experience supporting or leading programmatic activities including schedule development milestone tracking and sprint or agile planning 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey technical information clearly to both engineering and program management audiences 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo Rhapsody or similar 
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS Jama or Confluence 
• Experience working directly with government or defense customers and interpreting military or defense acquisition specifications 
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies applied to hardware engineering programs 
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $135000-$185000
• 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

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 
• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment some work must be done on site.
• 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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