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<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">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.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p> <ul> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong> We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong> Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BENEFITS & PERKS</span>*</p> <ul> <li><strong>Best-in-class healthcare: </strong>100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options</li> <li><strong>Generous time off: </strong>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</li> <li><strong>Fuel for your day: </strong>Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees</li> <li><strong>And more: </strong>401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays</li> <li><strong>Equity participation: </strong>Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.</li> </ul> <p>*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles</p></div><p><u>YOUR MISSION</u></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW116790115 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116790115 BCX8">True Anomaly is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116790115 BCX8">seeking</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116790115 BCX8"> a talented and experienced Senior Motor Control Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of motor control systems for spacecraft mechanisms. Reporting to the Mechanisms Engineering Manager, you will own the motor control domain end-to-end—from control algorithm development and firmware implementation through drive electronics design, testing, and on-orbit validation. You will </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116790115 BCX8">be responsible for</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116790115 BCX8"> the motor control solutions that drive precision pointing gimbals, solar </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116790115 BCX8">array drive assemblies (SADA), deployment mechanisms, and other critical actuation systems across our spacecraft platforms. As a senior contributor, you will define motor control architectures, drive technical trades balancing performance and reliability, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with mechanisms, avionics, GNC, and test teams to deliver high-reliability solutions for space.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW116790115 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own the design and development of motor control systems for spacecraft mechanisms, including brushless DC motors, stepper motors, and associated drive electronics</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop motor control firmware for precision actuation systems, including closed-loop servo control, commutation algorithms, and fault detection</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Design and prototype motor drive electronics, including gate drivers, power stages, current sensing, and feedback interfaces</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and implement control algorithms for precision pointing, tracking, and positioning applications with tight stability and disturbance rejection requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Define motor control architecture and interface requirements for solar array drive assemblies (SADA), solar array drive electronics (SADE), deployment mechanisms, and precision gimbals</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead COTS component selection and qualification for motor control systems, including motors, drivers, sensors, and feedback devices</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with the GNC team to integrate motor control systems into spacecraft attitude determination and control loops</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead motor and actuator trade studies, inc

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