Chief Engineer, Ground Software
True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
Posted 15 days ago · $190,000-$305,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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
The Chief Engineer for Ground Software at True Anomaly will lead the technical development of a next-generation missile defense program. This role involves defining and overseeing the engineering baseline for a large-scale command and control system, ensuring interoperability with various systems, and guiding a team of engineers. The position requires a strong focus on architecture, technical execution, and collaboration with government and industry stakeholders.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in large-scale, mission-critical software systems
- 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
Nice to have
- Experience with missile defense systems, battle management systems, or space-based C2 architectures
- Familiarity with hypersonic defense engagement timelines and associated fire control challenges
- Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML-enabled autonomy, simulation frameworks, and digital twin architectures
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
- TS/SCI clearance
What you get
- Base Salary: $190,000-$305,000
- Equity
- Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401K
- Parental Leave
Worth weighing
- Onsite work required in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA
- Role involves high-stakes environments and collaboration with government stakeholders
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Compensation varies based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, location, and experience
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Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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