Director, Ground Software Engineering

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. YOUR MISSION As Director of Ground Software, you will own the full vision, strategy, and execution of Mosaic, the complete software platform for space superiority. Leading a talented team of engineers across frontend, backend, and QA, you will shape the architecture, culture, and roadmap of a product that sits at the heart of every mission we fly. This is a rare opportunity to lead at the intersection of deep technical craft and real-world space operations, building software that  doesn't  just ship ,  it launches.   RESPONSIBILITIES Lead all aspects of ground software development and product management for the Mosaic satellite control system, including frontend, backend, and quality assurance   Own product strategy, roadmap, and prioritization for Mosaic, balancing customer needs, technical capabilities, and business objectives   Set and own software architecture and technical vision for Mosaic, ensuring modularity, scalability, and system resilience across the React frontend and Elixir backend   Drive technical decisions around system design, API architecture, real-time data processing, and performance optimization   Drive customer engagement, requirements gathering, and feature definition in partnership with Sales and customer success teams   Build and manage a high-performing ground software team through strong leadership, mentorship, recruiting, and performance management   Own and evolve the software development lifecycle, including standards for CI/CD, validation, configuration control, and deployment   Partner cross-functionally with Hardware, Flight Software, Operations, and Sales teams to ensure integrated system delivery and customer success   Integrate AI/ML capabilities into ground operations where appropriate, working with data science and autonomy teams   Ensure compliance with relevant standards including RMF, NIST 800 series, and government/defense software requirements   Manage the Mosaic product roadmap and backlog, translating customer needs into actionable development plans   Oversee software budgeting, vendor relationships, and resourcing to support product growth   QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field   12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles   Proven leadership of software teams of 15+ engineers across frontend, backend, and QA   Deep technical expertise in modern web technologies, particularly React and functional programming paradigms   Strong understanding of backend distributed systems, real-time data processing, and API design   Experience with product management, roadmap planning, and customer-facing product delivery   Experience delivering mission-critical software in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries   Experience with satellite ground systems, command and control software, or mission operations systems   Strong product sense, able to balance technical excellence with customer and mission requirements   The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance   PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Master's degree in Computer Science or related field   Direct experience with Elixir/Erlang and the BEAM ecosystem   Experience architecting real-time web applications with WebSockets or similar technologies   Direct experience with NIST 800 series, RMF, or equivalent security frameworks   Experience with satellite operations, telemetry processing, or spacecraft commanding systems   Familiarity with integrating AI/ML capabilities into operational systems   Track record scaling ground software products across multiple missions or customer deployments   Experience managing geographically distributed teams   Prior product management or product owner experience in technical domains   COMPENSATION Base Salary: $210,000-$360,000 Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave   Your actual level and base salary will be  determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.   ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Work Location —this role will be fully onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA office locations. Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job. Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving. This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disabili