Structural Integrity Lead, Space Based Interceptor

True Anomaly; Laguna Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

HRA/HSA options

Paid time off and holidays

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks a Structural Integrity Lead to oversee the execution of a cutting-edge missile defense program. This pivotal role involves establishing robust processes for structural integrity, directing the development of structural models, and ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards. Required qualifications include over 10 years' experience in fracture control and structural analysis, leadership on major aerospace programs, and a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. A competitive salary range exists based on location, with potential equity and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in fracture control and structural analysis.
• Proven leadership in major aerospace programs.
• Ability to lead technical teams across disciplines.
• Advanced analytical skills for varying program risks.
• U.S. Citizen, eligible for DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of missile defense programs.
• Establish processes for structural integrity across configurations.
• Develop and validate structural models.
• Ensure compliance with fracture control and damage tolerance methodologies.
• Manage verification and testing of structural integrity.

Skills

Fracture Control Plans

Structural analysis using FEM

Leadership in aerospace programs

Cross-functional team leadership

Knowledge of NASTRAN, ABAQUS, NASGRO

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

NASGRO

Job description

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 Structural Integrity 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 and enforce processes and standards ensuring structural integrity across the SBI program. You will develop and validate structural models and manage structural margins across configuration while defining and maintaining fracture control, fatigue, creep, and damage tolerance methodologies. Finally you will establish the processes by which verification and test activities related to structural integrity are performed.

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
• 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: $160,000-$225,000, Long Beach: $170,000-$235,000
• 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 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.

#LI-Hybrid

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.