Mass Properties Lead for Space Interceptors

True Anomaly, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks engineers to own mass properties for space-based interceptors and to design flight hardware for hypersonic programs. You will manage CG/MOI, interfaces, and GD&T while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with REs to meet mission requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 7–15+ years in mechanical design for high‑dynamic pressure and thermally challenging environments, with experience on interceptor or kill-vehicle programs and strong NX/PLM tooling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7–15+ years in mechanical design and mass properties analysis, especially on space/ interceptor programs.
• Experience maintaining mass properties predictions across multiple vehicles and programs.

Responsibilities

• Own mass properties for flight vehicle structures and subsystems.
• Define and maintain vehicle-level mechanical interfaces and ICDs.
• Develop CG/MOI measurement plans and test witness procedures.
• Ensure GD&T compliance per ASME Y-14.5-2018 and CAD model management.

Skills

Mass properties

Mechanical design

GD&T

NX (Siemens)

Launch vehicle experience

OP/CP packaging

TeamCenter/Windchill

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

PhD (advantageous)

Tools

NX (Siemens)

TeamCenter

Windchill

Job description

True Anomaly seeks engineers to own mass properties for space-based interceptors and to design flight hardware for hypersonic programs. You will manage CG/MOI, interfaces, and GD&T while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with REs to meet mission requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 7–15+ years in mechanical design for high‑dynamic pressure and thermally challenging environments, with experience on interceptor or kill-vehicle programs and strong NX/PLM tooling skills.