Mission Architect
True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $160,000 - $245,000
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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
The Mission Architect will be responsible for developing next-generation missile defense systems, focusing on mission definition, technical direction, and customer alignment throughout the program lifecycle. Daily tasks include collaborating with stakeholders to define mission objectives, leading system trade studies, overseeing integration and verification of mission systems, and conducting performance analyses. The role requires strong technical leadership and expertise in orbital mechanics and mission analysis tools.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- 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
- 12+ years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics
- Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience
- Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and autonomous space operations
- Hands-on experience with mission analysis tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar software
- Proficiency in simulation tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++
- Experience with mission planning and real-time mission support
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Experience supporting defense or classified space missions
What you get
- Base Salary: Staff: $160,000 - $245,000; Principal: $195,000 - $300,000
- Equity
- Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401K
- Parental Leave
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the work environment or physical demands provided
- Work location is limited to Denver or Long Beach
- Position open until filled, which may indicate urgency or flexibility in hiring
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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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