Hiring: Chief Engineer, Ground Software Company: True Anomaly Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:29:04 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Data Pipeline, Segment, Zero Trust About the job Experience: •Operational 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 Required Skills: •Architecture & Systems Leadership •Define and own the end-to-end ground segment architecture for a large-scale heterogenous C2 system including telemetry, alert management, engagement management, decision logic, and payload command/telemetry •Develop and enforce architectural principles for scalability, resiliency, security, and autonomy across the ground ecosystem •Ensure interoperability with third party host satellites, communication systems, and broader battle management •Architect modular frameworks that enable multi-vendor integration and rapid evolution of algorithms, ensuring vendor-agnostic interfaces •Lead the technical baseline for real-time command and control system, including telemetry ingest, alert monitoring, burn plans, and tactical message relay •Direct the design and implementation of data pipelines, including telemetry ingestion, decision-making algorithms, and mission visualization •Oversee cybersecurity architecture aligned with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and mission assurance standards Qualifications: •Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field •15+ years of experience in large-scale, mission-critical software systems, with 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 •Strong knowledge of networking, middleware, and high-availability architectures for space and ground systems •Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in high-stakes environments •U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret •Work Location—this role will be onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA location, with travel to other sites as needed. •Active security clearance or ability to obtain one Compensation: •$190,000 - $305,000 / year •Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!