Structural Integrity Lead, Space Based Interceptor

True Anomaly; Long Beach, Denver (CA, CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking a Structural Integrity Lead for its missile defense programs. This role involves leading technical execution, ensuring structural integrity, and working with cross-functional teams to define verification processes. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in structural analysis and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position is hybrid with on-site requirements in California or Colorado.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience developing and managing Fracture Control Plans.
• Strong leadership in design and verification on aerospace programs.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries.
• Expertise with NASTRAN, ABAQUS, NASGRO or comparable analysis tools.
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of a missile defense program.
• Establish processes ensuring structural integrity.
• Define and implement verification processes related to structural integrity.
• Define and implement verification and test processes related to structural integrity.

Skills

Fracture Control Plans

FEM methods

Leadership

Structural analysis

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field

Tools

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

NASGRO

Job description

Structural Integrity Lead, Missile Defense

Location: Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

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

• Lead technical execution of a next‑generation missile defense program.
• Establish and enforce processes and standards ensuring structural integrity across the SBI program.
• Develop and validate structural models; manage structural margins across configurations; define and maintain fracture control, fatigue, creep, and damage tolerance methodologies.
• Define and implement verification and test processes related to structural integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years experience developing and managing Fracture Control Plans and performing structural analysis using FEM methods.
• 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.
• Expertise with NASTRAN, ABAQUS, NASGRO or comparable analysis tools.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret clearance.

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

• Equity + Benefits including health, dental, vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401k, parental leave.

Actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis 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: Temperature, noise level, and other factors that affect the person’s working conditions.
• Physical Demands: Bending, sitting, lifting, and driving.

This position will remain open until successfully filled.

EEO STATEMENT

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 let us know.

VOLUNTARY SELF‑IDENTIFICATION

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PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT

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