Engineering Manager, Electro-Optical Systems
True Anomaly
<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">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.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p> <ul> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong>&nbsp;We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong>&nbsp;Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li> </ul></div><p><u>YOUR MISSION</u></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW197708753 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW197708753 BCX0">True Anomaly is seeking an innovative Electro-Optical Systems Engineering Manager to lead a small, agile team responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of high-performance, affordable optical systems for our seeker and autonomous orbital vehicles. This includes Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) suites, LiDAR, hyperspectral imaging, and other advanced EO/IR payloads. Reporting to the VP of&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW197708753 BCX0">New Product Engineering</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW197708753 BCX0">, this role encompasses deep technical contribution alongside people management and strategic product planning. The successful candidate will be a recognized expert in electro-optical systems development, with a command of the state-of-the-art in the field and the judgment to evaluate vertically integrated versus COTS solutions with speed and confidence. You will work closely with Business Development and the Program Office to define and execute the company's EO systems roadmap, translating mission needs into fielded hardware that delivers real on-orbit capability.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW197708753 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Own the technical direction for EO/IR payload systems, including seekers, RPO sensor suites, LiDAR, and hyperspectral imaging systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead, mentor, and grow a team of electro-optical engineers across the full payload development lifecycle</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Oversee end-to-end EO systems development: requirements definition, optical and systems design,&nbsp;component&nbsp;selection, analysis, procurement, integration, and test</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="n