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Operations Engineer III, Mission Operations

True Anomaly · Colorado Springs, CO

Posted about 3 months ago · $105,000 - $150,000

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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 an Operations Engineer III at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for planning, simulating, and executing missions for RPO-class spacecraft. Your role involves developing and refining operational procedures, monitoring spacecraft telemetry, resolving anomalies, and conducting post-mission analyses. You will collaborate with various engineering teams to enhance spacecraft operations and ensure mission success in a high-pressure environment.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • 5+ years of spacecraft operations experience, preferably leading a team of operators
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
  • Experience coordinating across engineering and operations teams to translate mission requirements into executable procedures and system capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, real-time mission environments with sound judgment and composure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Eligibility for a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, or a related field
  • Experience with Space Domain Awareness (SDA), including tracking, orbit determination, characterization, and/or behavior analysis of resident space objects
  • Prior experience with RPO missions, on-orbit servicing, inspection, or multi-satellite constellation management
  • Familiarity with national security space missions (DoD and/or IC) and the broader space domain awareness (SDA) enterprise
  • Experience with GNC concepts relevant to proximity operations, including relative navigation, maneuver planning, and safety zone management

What you get

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • 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
  • Dog Fridays

Worth weighing

  • Onsite position located near Colorado Springs
  • No remote work option mentioned
  • Base salary range provided, but actual salary may vary based on various factors
  • Position open until filled, indicating urgency or ongoing recruitment

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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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