Director, Modeling & Simulation- Missile Defense

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Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical field; advanced degree strongly preferred.

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A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

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

Responsibilities

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical field; advanced degree strongly preferred. 
  • 10+ years of experience in modeling and simulation for complex aerospace, missile, or multi-vehicle systems. 
  • Demonstrated ownership of system-level models spanning multiple interacting vehicles or subsystems. 
  • Strong foundation in flight dynamics, guidance and control, and mission-level performance analysis. 
  • Experience developing or overseeing HIL and SIL environments for flight systems. 
  • Proven ability to integrate technical outputs across multiple engineering disciplines. 

Preferred Experience 

  • Experience on DoD, missile defense, or space programs involving Design Reference Missions and formal design baselines. 
  • Prior responsibility for digital twin development across multiple program phases. 
  • Familiarity with rapid-prototyping, SBI/SBIR, or fast-iteration defense programs. 
  • Experience supporting PDR, CDR, and flight readiness reviews using modeling and simulation artifacts. 
  • Ability to communicate complex analytical results clearly to senior technical leadership and government stakeholders. 

COMPENSATION  

  • Base Salary:  Denver - $180,000 - $245,000
  • 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 and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 
  • Work Location: this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO  
  • Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory. 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (IT 

  1. AR) 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.

We value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know. 

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 disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

 

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March 25, 2026
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Director, Modeling & Simulation- Missile Defense