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True Anomaly

Chief Engineer, Host Vehicle

True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $210,000-$355,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
high
179 stale, 4 reposted of 183 open
Hiring momentum
220 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from True Anomaly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for True Anomaly.

About this role

As the Chief Engineer for the Host Vehicle at True Anomaly, you will lead the technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program, overseeing the engineering performance, risk management, and system integration. Your role involves guiding multi-disciplinary teams through design, development, analysis, testing, and fielding phases, ensuring alignment with system-level objectives and mission success criteria.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of True Anomaly as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years of proven experience delivering a major aerospace subsystem or vehicle from concept through delivery/fielding
  • Demonstrated ability to balance technical rigor with schedule and program realities
  • Strong systems engineering and technical leadership background across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
  • Strong background in systems engineering practices: requirements, verification, trade studies, interface control, and failure analysis
  • Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
  • Experience with missile defense or space vehicle programs
  • Strong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing design-to-delivery cycles
  • TS/SCI clearance

What you get

  • Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
  • Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
  • 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
  • Equity participation as part of total compensation

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid environment; some work must be done on site
  • High level of responsibility and accountability in a challenging field may lead to significant pressure
  • Compensation range is broad and dependent on individual qualifications and experience

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Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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