Structural Integrity Lead, Space Based Interceptor

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

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 maintain 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:  $190,000-$275,000