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Senior Systems Engineer, Mission Architecture

True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $130,000 - $195,000

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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 a Mission Systems Engineer at True Anomaly, you will develop next-generation space control systems by building simulation tools, conducting mission analyses, and supporting system-level engineering decisions. Your role will encompass the full program execution lifecycle, from contract award through mission completion, requiring collaboration with various teams to ensure mission readiness and success.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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

  • 8+ years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics
  • 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
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience in defense or classified space missions

What you get

  • Base Salary: $130,000 - $195,000
  • Equity
  • Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401K
  • Parental Leave

Worth weighing

  • Fully onsite position in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA
  • Position requires U.S. citizenship or eligibility for required authorizations due to ITAR regulations

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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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