Loads Development Lead, Space Based Interceptors

True Anomaly; Laguna Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity options

Parental Leave

401K

Job summary

True Anomaly is searching for a Loads Development Lead to spearhead the technical execution of an advanced missile defense program. The role involves establishing process standards for loads development and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure top performance. Candidates need a strong background in aerospace systems, with at least 10 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields. This position is based near Denver, offering competitive salaries and benefits including equity and health options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years full lifecycle experience in loads development and verification for aerospace systems.
• Proven leadership in design, analysis, and verification on a major aerospace program.
• Demonstrated expertise with SINDA/FLUINT, Thermal Desktop, or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program.
• Establish processes and standards for structural and thermal loads development.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure integrity and performance.

Skills

Loads development and verification

Cross-functional team leadership

Expertise in CLA

Use of SINDA/FLUINT or equivalent

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's or Ph.D.

Job description

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Loads Development Lead to lead the technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program. This is a generational opportunity to architect a solution to some of the most challenging mission sets in missile defense, not to mention aerospace engineering as a whole. You will establish processes and standards for structural and thermal loads development and develop and validate Coupled Loads Analyses (CLA) and derive Mass Acceleration Curves (MAC), decomposing system loads into design criteria and verification requirements. Finally you will collaborate with structures, dynamics, and test engineers to ensure integrity and performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years full lifecycle experience in loads development and verification for aerospace systems
• Expertise in CLA, Craig Bampton, load derivation, and structural verification
• Ability to adjust analysis fidelity to match program maturity and risk posture
• Proven leadership in design, analysis, and verification on a major aerospace program
• Ability to scale analytical rigor to match program maturity and risk
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries
• Demonstrated expertise with SINDA/FLUINT, Thermal Desktop, or equivalent tools
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field. Master’s or Ph.D. preferred
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
• Experience with missile defense or space vehicle programs
• Strong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing design-to-delivery cycles
• Background in systems engineering or technical program management
• TS/SCI clearance

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: Denver: $215,000-$285,000, Long Beach: $220,000-$295,000
• 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 job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• 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.

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.