Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Engineering Manager, Thermal

Trueanomalyinc · Denver, CO

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

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

True Anomaly is looking for a creative and technically strong Thermal Engineering Manager to lead and grow our thermal engineering capability. In this role, you will be hands-on in spacecraft thermal design and analysis, while also managing and mentoring a small team of thermal engineers. You will set the standards for analysis, testing, and best practices to ensure the success of True Anomaly’s rapidly developed space systems. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Lead and mentor a small team of thermal engineers, setting technical direction, standards, and best practices for thermal analysis and testing. 
  • Work with a product-focused team including mechanical, electrical, software, and automation engineers to rapidly develop revolutionary thermal designs. 
  • Perform integrated thermal analysis to determine heater/radiator sizing and external coatings required to maintain all elements of the spacecraft within thermal limits. 
  • Perform detailed thermal analysis across a variety of design reference missions (DRMs). 
  • Design and help develop detailed piece-part and assembly drawings for heaters, MLI, and other thermal control components. 
  • Assist with electronic thermal predictions and board-level analysis. 
  • Coordinate thermal interfaces between subsystems. 
  • Lead and support Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Cycle testing, including model correlation. 
  • Contribute to and review technical documentation, ensuring high-quality thermal analysis deliverables. 
  • Support on-orbit operations as the thermal subject matter expert. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or related field) with training in analysis of structures and fluids. 
  • 6+ years of professional experience in space thermal analysis and control. 
  • Demonstrated excellence in thermal vacuum testing, analysis, and model correlation. 
  • Thermal experience with spacecraft subcomponents such as optical payloads, mechanisms, and structures. 
  • Proficiency in tools such as Thermal Desktop and SolidWorks. 
  • Experience setting technical standards, mentoring junior engineers, or providing technical leadership. 
  • Passion for the space industry. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Strong Desire to be accountable to day to day tasks, own mistakes, and drive balanced solutions to closure through sound technical solutions and a sense of urgency.
  • Strong Willingness to go above and beyond to achieve team success through task execution and collaboration.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

  • Master’s degree in aerospace engineering (or related field). 
  • Prior experience managing or leading small engineering teams. 
  • Familiarity with rapid hardware development in a startup or fast-paced environment. 

COMPENSATION

  • Base Salary: $155,000-$215,000
  • 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

  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 
  • Work Location—while we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. On an average week, you
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