# Lead Systems Engineer, Ground Systems at True Anomaly

> United States · Staff · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Atrueanomalyinc%3A5261699007 (read 2026-11-13).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [True Anomaly](https://alderhq.app/companies/true-anomaly)
- Location text: Denver, CO; Long Beach, CA; Denver, CO; Long Beach, CA
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Denver, CO; Long Beach, CA; Denver, CO; Long Beach, CA")
- Posted: 2026-10-09 (35 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-12
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc/jobs/5261699007

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Denver, n 45): p25 $139k, median $181k, p75 $214k

## Description (the employer's text)

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
BENEFITS & PERKS\*

- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Generous time off: 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
- Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
\*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

### YOUR MISSION

### RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a Lead Ground Systems Engineer to own the systems engineering execution of a satellite command and control ground system program as part of the Mosaic portfolio. In this role you will play a critical role in defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful implementation of mission requirements across command and control infrastructure, telemetry and tracking systems, and ground station networks, supporting critical space operations for national defense initiatives. As the technical lead for the program, you have ownership and responsibility over the requirements, verification, and validation (RV&V) efforts for the ground system, from concept through deployment, operations, and sustainment.

The Lead Ground Systems Engineer is responsible for execution of the day-to-day systems engineering process, integration of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and requirements management tools, and leads gate review execution activities across the ground system program. You oversee the daily activities, tasking, and prioritization of the program's systems engineering work, and are responsible for leading RV&V efforts—including requirements definition, decomposition, verification, and validation products such as Test Plans and verification procedures not allocated to other teams. You guide interface definition across space-to-ground and ground segment boundaries, lead mission and system-level gating reviews, and share approving authority with the Chief Engineer for accepting ground system elements into integration and operational service. You lead, or delegate authority for, Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Failure Review Boards (FRBs) for the ground system.

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will:

- Serve as the primary systems engineering point of contact for the ground system program, collaborating with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to define and document mission objectives, system requirements, and operational concepts.
- Translate customer and mission needs into actionable engineering solutions across the ground segment, ensuring alignment with technical, programmatic, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Have ownership over development and implementation of space-to-ground ICDs.
- Lead system trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments to ensure optimal ground system architecture design in conjunction with the Ground System Architect and Chief Engineer.
- Enforce systems engineering standards, processes, and requirements traceability across the program, mentoring and directing junior and senior systems engineers.
- Prepare and present detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and customers.

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