True Anomaly
Engineering Manager, Software (Modeling and Simulation)
$160K–$250K
Denver, CO +3 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Location
- Denver, CO
Long Beach, CA
Denver, CO
Long Beach, CA - Experience
- 8+ years in modeling, simulation, or aerospace engineering; at least 4 years in people management, leading teams of 4+ engineers.
- Education
- Master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or a related technical field; Ph.D. or bachelor’s degree with equivalent professional experience also accepted.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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 required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR. Also must be eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
About the job
Leads a modeling and simulation engineering team developing validated, high-fidelity physics-based models and digital twin capabilities for spacecraft design, testing, and operations.
What you'll do
- Set technical direction and review modeling architecture, validation strategies, designs, and major decisions.
- Own the team roadmap, prioritize resources, coordinate cross-functional delivery, and track progress and risks.
- Hire, manage, mentor, and develop modeling and simulation engineers.
What they ask for
- Master’s degree in a relevant technical field; Ph.D. or bachelor’s degree with equivalent professional experience also accepted.
- 8+ years of experience in modeling, simulation, or aerospace engineering, including at least 4 years in people management leading teams of 4+ engineers.
- Strong foundation in spacecraft modeling and simulation, plus experience with physics-based modeling, simulation frameworks, and validation methods for complex aerospace or defense systems.
- U.S. citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience managing distributed or hybrid teams and teams through full product development lifecycles.
- Background in spacecraft flight dynamics, mission design, GNC algorithm development, digital twins, or space-domain simulation.
Pay
$160,000 - $250,000 USD base salary
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