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Loads Development Lead, Space Based Interceptors

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trueanomalyinc logoTrueanomalyinc · Denver, CO
$175K–$305K/yrFull-timeOn-site3w ago
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Requirements

  • Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • 8+ years full lifecycle experience in structural loads development for aerospace systems (spacecraft, Space Based Interceptors, interceptors, or launch vehicles)
  • Expertise in CLA, load derivation, and structural verification.
  • Demonstrated experience generating and managing loads across multiple mission phases and operational environments.
  • Strong background in structural dynamics, coupled loads analysis, and systems-level load integration.
  • Experience authoring, owning, and maintaining formal loads documentation such as Loads Data Books or equivalent governing artifacts.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard analysis tools (e.g., Femap , NASTRAN, MATLAB, Python, or equivalent).
  • 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.
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field. Master's or Ph.D. preferred
  • U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret
  • Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience with Space Based Interceptors defense systems, interceptors, or highly dynamic flight regimes.
  • Familiarity with DoD or Space Force programs, certification processes, and review cycles.
  • Experience working with classified programs and handling controlled technical data.
  • Background in probabilistic loads, uncertainty quantification, or margin optimization.
  • Prior experience leading technical teams or serving as a subsystem or discipline lead.
  • TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

Base Salary: $175,000-$305,000Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental LeaveYour 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 REQUIREMENTSWork Location -SucHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock optionsParental leave

Additional Information

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. 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

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