Engineering Manager, Perception AI
trueanomalyinc
2 months ago
Full-time
On-site
Denver, CO; Long Beach, CA
$205,000 - $315,000 USD yearly
Engineering
Moneyboard classification: Published range reaches threshold
Reported USD annual base: $205,000–$315,000
Original source: Greenhouse
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.
BENEFITS & PERKS*
Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
YOUR MISSION
Build and lead the perception AI team that enables autonomous spacecraft operations in complex operational environments. Your team will develop world models and generative AI for photorealistic synthetic training data, multi-target tracking and sensor fusion for object discrimination, edge-deployed AI models for on-orbit operations, and camera calibration systems maintaining performance through environmental variations. You will grow the team across five work streams: world models and generative AI for synthetic video generation, multi-target tracking with clutter and decoy discrimination, signal processing and multi-sensor fusion, camera control with online auto-calibration, and edge-deployed object detection. You will define validation standards bridging synthetic data, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and operational acceptance. Your team will deliver perception AI systems that track satellites through occlusions and complex maneuvers, discriminate objects from decoys against Earth background clutter, and maintain custody for months without ground intervention. This is perception AI engineering where algorithms operate under spacecraft compute and power budgets, mistakes have operational consequences, and systems enable critical space operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Oversight & Strategic Contributions
Provide technical direction on world model architectures for photorealistic synthetic video generation, perception AI systems combining classical computer vision with modern deep learning, and edge deployment strategies
Review and approve technical designs for generative AI systems, multi-target tracking algorithms, sensor fusion pipelines, and model compression strategies
Lead by example, setting the standard for technical work across design, implementation, and verification (approximately 50% of time)
Define perception AI standards, validation approaches bridging synthetic and real-world data, and hardware-in-the-loop testing protocols
Drive technical decisions on when to use physics-based simulation versus generative AI for synthetic data, when classical algorithms excel versus learned representations, and real-time performance trade-offs
Maintain technical credibility in generative AI for synthetic data, computer vision, state estimation, and resource-constrained deployment
Strategic Planning & Execution
Define and own the team roadmap in collaboration with perception AI leadership, balancing near-term delivery with long-term capability development across world models, multi-modal fusion, and continuous learning from operational and synthetic data
Translate organizational strategy into actionable team objectives aligned to defense and commercial customer missions
Prioritize work across competing demands: photorealistic synthetic video generation, multi-target tracking with decoy discrimination, signal processing and sensor fusion, camera calibration and control, edge-deployed object detection
Manage dependencies and coordinate with flight software, hardware, autonomy, and simulation teams for successful cross-functional delivery
Track and communicate progress, risks, and blockers to leadership with focus on integration milestones and operational acceptance
Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and workflows to increase velocity from prototype to flight-ready systems
Work with program managers to scope projects, estimate timelines, and commit to deliverables
Team Leadership & People Management
Build, grow, and lead a team of perception and AI engineers through recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention
Provide direct people management including 1-on-1s, performance reviews, goal setting, and career development
Foster a culture of technical excellence, rigorous validation, and rapid iteration from synthetic data through simulation to flight
Develop individual contributors into technical leaders through mentorship and growth opportunities
Manage team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and ensure healthy team communication
Facilitate knowledge sharing, cross-training, and documentation to build team resilience
Bridge generative AI, classical perception, and modern deep learning approaches, guiding the team on when each paradigm applies
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Master's degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related technical field; Ph.D. or Bachelor's degree with equivalent professional experience also accepted
Experience: 8+ years of experience in computer vision, robotics, autonomous systems, or perception AI engineering with at least 4-5 years i
Reported USD annual base: $205,000–$315,000
Original source: Greenhouse
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.
BENEFITS & PERKS*
Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
YOUR MISSION
Build and lead the perception AI team that enables autonomous spacecraft operations in complex operational environments. Your team will develop world models and generative AI for photorealistic synthetic training data, multi-target tracking and sensor fusion for object discrimination, edge-deployed AI models for on-orbit operations, and camera calibration systems maintaining performance through environmental variations. You will grow the team across five work streams: world models and generative AI for synthetic video generation, multi-target tracking with clutter and decoy discrimination, signal processing and multi-sensor fusion, camera control with online auto-calibration, and edge-deployed object detection. You will define validation standards bridging synthetic data, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and operational acceptance. Your team will deliver perception AI systems that track satellites through occlusions and complex maneuvers, discriminate objects from decoys against Earth background clutter, and maintain custody for months without ground intervention. This is perception AI engineering where algorithms operate under spacecraft compute and power budgets, mistakes have operational consequences, and systems enable critical space operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Oversight & Strategic Contributions
Provide technical direction on world model architectures for photorealistic synthetic video generation, perception AI systems combining classical computer vision with modern deep learning, and edge deployment strategies
Review and approve technical designs for generative AI systems, multi-target tracking algorithms, sensor fusion pipelines, and model compression strategies
Lead by example, setting the standard for technical work across design, implementation, and verification (approximately 50% of time)
Define perception AI standards, validation approaches bridging synthetic and real-world data, and hardware-in-the-loop testing protocols
Drive technical decisions on when to use physics-based simulation versus generative AI for synthetic data, when classical algorithms excel versus learned representations, and real-time performance trade-offs
Maintain technical credibility in generative AI for synthetic data, computer vision, state estimation, and resource-constrained deployment
Strategic Planning & Execution
Define and own the team roadmap in collaboration with perception AI leadership, balancing near-term delivery with long-term capability development across world models, multi-modal fusion, and continuous learning from operational and synthetic data
Translate organizational strategy into actionable team objectives aligned to defense and commercial customer missions
Prioritize work across competing demands: photorealistic synthetic video generation, multi-target tracking with decoy discrimination, signal processing and sensor fusion, camera calibration and control, edge-deployed object detection
Manage dependencies and coordinate with flight software, hardware, autonomy, and simulation teams for successful cross-functional delivery
Track and communicate progress, risks, and blockers to leadership with focus on integration milestones and operational acceptance
Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and workflows to increase velocity from prototype to flight-ready systems
Work with program managers to scope projects, estimate timelines, and commit to deliverables
Team Leadership & People Management
Build, grow, and lead a team of perception and AI engineers through recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention
Provide direct people management including 1-on-1s, performance reviews, goal setting, and career development
Foster a culture of technical excellence, rigorous validation, and rapid iteration from synthetic data through simulation to flight
Develop individual contributors into technical leaders through mentorship and growth opportunities
Manage team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and ensure healthy team communication
Facilitate knowledge sharing, cross-training, and documentation to build team resilience
Bridge generative AI, classical perception, and modern deep learning approaches, guiding the team on when each paradigm applies
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Master's degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related technical field; Ph.D. or Bachelor's degree with equivalent professional experience also accepted
Experience: 8+ years of experience in computer vision, robotics, autonomous systems, or perception AI engineering with at least 4-5 years i