# Chief Engineer, Ground Software at True Anomaly

- Company: True Anomaly
- What the company does: Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority. Backed by Accel and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.trueanomaly.space/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $190K to $305K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-16
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc/jobs/5227469007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/true-anomaly-chief-engineer-ground-software/

## About the role

True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer to lead the technical development and execution of a next-generation missile defense program. This is a generational opportunity to architect solutions to some of the most formidable challenges in aerospace engineering including autonomous re-entry vehicles, hypersonic GNC, and the orchestration of heterogeneous agents.

## What they're looking for

- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in large-scale, mission-critical software systems , with at least 5 years in a chief architect or equivalent role
- Proven track record architecting real-time command-and-control (C2) or fire control systems for defense, aerospace, or comparable domains
- Deep expertise in distributed systems, autonomy, and real-time decision-making architectures
- Experience with DoD software standards , cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, Zero Trust), and mission assurance processes
- Strong knowledge of networking, middleware, and high-availability architectures for space and ground systems

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