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Machine Learning Engineer (II-III), Space Agentic AI

True AnomalyDenver, CO or Long Beach, CAAutonomy Engineering
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Salary
$125K - $220K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
15 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Machine Learning Engineer position at True Anomaly is an onsite role based in Denver, CO, or Long Beach, CA, designed for professionals with two to four years of experience or a relevant Master's degree who want to build advanced space security technology. This role suits a driven individual eager to develop algorithms that enable autonomous spacecraft and mission software.

Role Overview

As part of the Applied Algorithms and Autonomy team, the professional in this position will help design and build artificial intelligence systems for True Anomaly. The engineer will work alongside senior team members to create models and pipelines focused on data-driven decision-making, object classification, and anomaly detection. This position requires daily on-site attendance at either the Denver or Long Beach facility.

Key Responsibilities

Build, train, and assess machine learning models for various mission-focused tasks.
Manage data ingestion, feature engineering, and preprocessing pipelines.
Conduct experiments, record outcomes, and participate in model iteration.
Develop clean, testable, and well-documented Python software within a team environment.
Collaborate closely with senior technical staff to deliver meaningful results from the start.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, machine learning, data science, electrical engineering, or a related field, accompanied by two to four years of experience, or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline with no prior experience needed.
Strong proficiency using Python.
Solid grasp of foundational machine learning principles, including model evaluation, supervised learning, and unsupervised learning.
Familiarity with tools like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX gained through projects, coursework, or research.
Robust mathematical background covering probability, statistics, and linear algebra.
Enthusiasm for spaceflight, space security, and domain awareness.
Must meet U.S. Government space technology export regulations, requiring U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, protected individual status, or eligibility for required state department authorizations.

Nice to Have

Practical background in applying machine learning to research or real-world datasets via internships or projects.
Knowledge of regression, classification, clustering, or anomaly detection methodologies.
Experience utilizing Git for version control alongside standard software engineering habits.
Exposure to MLOps tools such as model versioning and experiment tracking.
Academic or project exposure to time-series analysis, computer vision, or deep learning.

Skills and Tools

Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow
JAX
Git
MLOps
Computer Vision
Deep Learning

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $125,000 to $220,000, determined by factors such as education, location, skills, and experience.
Total compensation package including equity participation.
Comprehensive healthcare package with 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA and HRA choices.
Flexible Time Off for exempt staff, up to 25 accrued PTO days for non-exempt staff, 12 paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) plan.
Daily catered lunch, unlimited office snacks, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays.

About the Company

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority by building autonomous spacecraft, mission software, advanced payloads, and space-based interceptors. The company values asymmetric advantages through creativity, challenges assumptions to achieve ambitious goals, and relies on its team as a primary competitive advantage.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please visit the official True Anomaly careers page and follow the provided instructions.

Skills and tech stack

PythonPyTorchTensorFlowComputer VisionMLOps

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Machine Learning Engineer position located?

This is a fully onsite role based out of offices in either Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.

What is the salary range for this role?

The base salary ranges from $125,000 to $220,000 per year, depending on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates need either a Bachelor's degree with 2 to 4 years of experience, or a Master's degree in a relevant field with no prior experience required.

Are there citizenship or export control requirements?

Yes. Candidates must meet U.S. Government space technology export regulations, meaning they must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

What benefits and perks are included?

Benefits include 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, equity participation, a 401(k) plan, flexible time off, parental leave, daily catered lunches, fitness reimbursement, and more.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official True Anomaly careers page.

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