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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

We are looking for a Principal Data Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership in designing, building and evolving scalable data platforms. This role will be responsible for solving complex data engineering challenges, establishing engineering standards, and guiding the technical direction of True Anomaly’s Enterprise Data Platform.

The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on engineer with deep experience in Python, SQL, and modern cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks or Redshift.

This role will embrace the use of AI to aid data engineering and improve productivity, including leveraging AI-assisted development tools, automation and systems to accelerate pipeline development, improve code quality and optimize workflows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and data products using Python, SQL and modern data engineering practices, supporting batch, streaming, analytics, and AI/ML workloads

Build and optimize ELT/ETL processes and data models using cloud data platforms with a focus on performance, scalability, reliability and cost efficiency

Establish and apply engineering best practices for data quality, testing, monitoring, observability, CI/CD, version control, security, and production reliability

Own data engineering projects end-to-end, from technical design and development through deployment, production support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement

Collaborate across engineering, AI/ML, analytics, product and business teams to translate requirements into reliable, scalable data solutions and products and contribute to technical design decisions

Leverage AI-assisted engineering tools while contributing to data engineering technical excellence through code reviews, reusable frameworks, documentation, knowledge sharing, and mentoring other data engineers

Mentor Junior and Senior Data Engineers and provide technical guidance across the engineering teams

QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years of experience in data engineering and software engineering field

Strong hands-on Python and SQL experience

3+ years of experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or both

Strong understanding of data engineering, data architecture, data modelling and ELT/ETL

Strong understanding of software engineering practices including Git, testing, CI/CD and code reviews

Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentor other engineers

Adopt AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity and delivery speed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP

Experience with Airflow, dbt, Kafka or similar technologies

Experience building out Lakehouse architectures

Experience with data governance, lineage and observability

What we are looking for:

This is a hands-on Principal level engineering role. The successful candidate should be comfortable writing code, designing architecture, solving difficult technical problems, and influencing best data practices across the company

COMPENSATION

Base Salary: Denver - $200,000 - $280,000, Long Beach - $210,000 - $290,000

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 — Long Beach, CA, or Denver, CO. While we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. Onsite requirements are subject to change, particularly when work on classified systems is required. On an average week, you can expect to spend at least 3 days per week in office.

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.

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 know.

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