Missile Defense Loads Lead - Systems & Verification Expert

True Anomaly; Long Beach, Denver (CA, CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity + Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking a highly accomplished Loads Development Lead to architect solutions for a next-generation missile defense program. The role requires extensive experience in loads development and verification for aerospace systems, along with leadership in cross-functional engineering efforts. The ideal candidate has a strong background in CLA and must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for DoD Secret clearance. The position supports a hybrid work environment centered near Denver.

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.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries.

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

CLA expertise

Leadership in aerospace programs

Analysis fidelity adjustment

Cross-functional team leadership

Expertise with SINDA/FLUINT

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking a highly accomplished Loads Development Lead to architect solutions for a next-generation missile defense program. The role requires extensive experience in loads development and verification for aerospace systems, along with leadership in cross-functional engineering efforts. The ideal candidate has a strong background in CLA and must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for DoD Secret clearance. The position supports a hybrid work environment centered near Denver.