--- title: 'Technical Product Manager (Senior - Staff), Software at True Anomaly' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/technical-product-manager-senior-staff-software-true-anomaly-denver-co-or-long-1sxztkcqrbse' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Technical Product Manager (Senior - Staff), Software at True Anomaly - **Company:** True Anomaly - **Location:** Denver CO OR Long Beach, CA - **Posted:** 2026-09-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc/jobs/5227779007 ## Job description 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 We’re looking for a Senior/Staff Product Manager – Technical who can bridge the gap between product vision and technical execution. This role requires a candidate with a strong technical foundation—particularly in the space domain—and a deep understanding of data flows, user workflows, and how these intersect to create scalable, defense mission products. You will work directly with the US Space Force and other USG customers to define requirements and drive strategic capability development. You will also work cross-functionally across engineering, cyber, legal, and finance to ensure the product meets both external and internal business needs. You will own the implementation strategy, translating user needs into detailed product requirements, working closely with engineers to deliver capabilities that meet user needs. Your ability to think like a user while speaking the language of developers will be key to your success. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Partner with customers, business development, and engineers to define product functionality, shaping scope where requirements are thin or evolving, and prioritize features based on business goals and technical feasibility - Engage directly with the US Government to align expectations, continually solicit feedback, and earn trust to partner with the customer to guide the roadmap - Own scope trade-offs between product vision and delivery capacity, making prioritization calls when needed - Create clear, actionable requirements, epics, and other specifications that guide engineering execution - Map and document user workflows, data flows, and system dependencies to ensure a full-stack understanding of product behavior - Define and track success metrics, gathering feedback and iterating quickly to improve outcomes - Partner with technical program management and engineering leadership to keep the backlog aligned to current priorities - Provide transparent, concise program updates to executives and partners with clarity and technical precision through documentation, dashboards, and presentations ## QUALIFICATIONS - 6+ years of product management or technical product ownership experience - Proven experience working directly with external customers and earning trust with peers - Experience delivering against competitive, milestone/demo-based government contracts (down-selects, phased prototype OTAs, etc.) - Experience working with cloud-deployed architectures, containerized software, web-based applications, developer tools, and data products - Ability to visualize and communicate complex data and user workflows - Experience writing technical documentation, PRDs, or system specifications - Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices - Technical background (e.g., degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant work experience) - U.S. Citizen ## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Knowledge of the US Space Force’s approach to Battle Management and associated doctrines - Knowledge of the ATO process and NIST Risk Management Framework - Hands-on experience with cloud deployments, containerized software, web applications, or similar platforms/infrastructure/applications - Background in systems engineering or technical program management - Experience working on space-related programs (e.g., Battle Management, SDA, satellite operations, RPO training, or electronic warfare) - Active or eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance ## COMPENSATION - Base Salary: $135,000-$235,000 - 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 onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA location, with travel to other sites as needed. - 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 disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us. ## About True Anomaly ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: True Anomaly is a defense technology company exclusively focused on designing and building spacecraft, software, and payloads for space superiority in contested orbital environments. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D – $650M fundraise announced in Q2 2026) - **Headquarters**: Centennial, Colorado, USA (with offices in Long Beach, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; and Washington, D.C.) - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Even Rogers (CEO and Co-Founder) and an undisclosed co-founder (Chief Engineer) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Defense & Space (space defense / space superiority) - **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, allies, and partners (B2G / government) - **Mission statement**: “Enable a secure, stable, and sustainable space environment for the US, its Allies, and partners.” ## Products & Services - **Jackal**: A multirole space superiority platform described as a “tactical fighter-interceptor for contested space environments.” Modular hardware architecture with high-thrust, high-delta‑V performance; designed for high-rate manufacturability and maximum operational flexibility. - **Mosaic**: A full-stack software platform for autonomous mission command and control. Translates commander intent into autonomous actions, enabling real‑time maneuver, sensor tasking, and multi‑domain coordination. Supports “train like you fight” by using the same interface for simulation and live operations. - **Payloads**: Proprietary sensors and effectors hosted on Jackal’s mission hardpoints, tailored for precision sensing and effects in space. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding raised – **$1.027B** (Series A $17M, Series B $100M, Series C $260M, Series D $650M) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available from provided sources - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount target of 1,000+ employees by 2028 - Multiple successful orbital missions (Mission X‑1, X‑2, X‑3; VICTUS HAZE) - Opened new Denver HQ (May 2025) and expanded GravityWorks facilities in Centennial, CO and Long Beach, CA - Rapid development timeline – first two Jackal spacecraft fielded within a year of founding ## Competitive Advantages - **Exclusive focus on space defense**: True Anomaly is the only defense tech company dedicated solely to space superiority, giving it a clear mission and undiluted R&D resources. - **Effect‑driven autonomy**: Mosaic’s ability to turn high‑level operator objectives into precise autonomous actions reduces decision‑latency in contested environments. - **Operational pedigree**: Founded by ex‑U.S. Space Force operators who wrote foundational doctrine for military space operations, ensuring the product is built for real tactical needs. - **Modular, high‑rate architecture**: Jackal’s scalable design allows cost‑effective production and rapid iteration, crucial for maintaining a strategic edge. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling production and headcount**: Building out facilities and hiring across engineering, operations, and mission roles to reach 1,000+ employees by 2028. - **Continued mission demonstrations**: Upcoming and recent flight tests (MX‑3 completed June 2026, VICTUS HAZE underway) to validate end‑to‑end kill chain and rendezvous/proximity operations. - **Deepening government partnerships**: Offices in Colorado Springs and Washington, D.C. to support close collaboration with U.S. Space Force and allied space commands. ## Why Work Here - **Mission‑driven culture**: Employees are motivated by the direct impact on national security and freedom of operations in space. The company asks “What would it take?” to solve the hardest problems. - **Hybrid work model**: Offices in Denver (HQ), Long Beach, Colorado Springs, and Washington, D.C. – employees work a mix of in‑office and remote. - **Comprehensive benefits**: 100% employer‑sponsored healthcare (medical/dental/vision), generous time off, equity ownership, 401k/Roth options, and learning & development opportunities. - **Rigorous but supportive hiring process**: Stages include a talent screen, hiring manager interview, technical panel (collaborative assessment), focused 1:1s, a founder interview, and a standard background check. - **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on intellectual curiosity, ownership, resiliency, and a non‑standard approach to complex technical problems. Employees from any technical background are welcome. ## Sources 1. [trueanomaly.space – Company website](https://www.trueanomaly.space/) 2. [trueanomaly.space – Careers page](https://www.trueanomaly.space/careers) 3. [Greenhouse – Job board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc) 4. [LinkedIn – Company profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-anomaly) 5. 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