Loads Development Lead Space Based Interceptors

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True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Loads Development Lead to serve as the technical authority for structural mechanical thermal and coupled loads across a next-generation Space Based Interceptors defense program. This is a generational opportunity to architect the structural design basis for one of the most demanding mission sets in aerospace engineering and Space Based Interceptors defense.

In this role you will have end-to-end ownership of loads development across the full system lifecycle from ground handling and launch through on-orbit operations intercept maneuvers and end-of-life scenarios. You will establish and enforce program standards and processes for loads generation combination margins and documentation; develop and validate Coupled Loads Analyses (CLA); derive Mass Acceleration Curves (MAC); and decompose system-level loads into clear design criteria and verification requirements.

The Loads Development Lead is the single point of accountability for loads methodology assumptions traceability and technical rigor. You will define governing load cases ensure consistency across subsystem analyses adjudicate discrepancies and act as steward of one of the program’s most critical technical artifacts: the Loads Data Book. Your work ensures that load environments are physically realistic analytically defensible and properly integrated into design analysis verification certification and safety margins across the program.

This role requires close collaboration with structures dynamics thermal mechanisms avionics systems engineering GNC propulsion trajectory environments and test teams to ensure system integrity and performance. You will lead design trade studies driven by load sensitivities support risk reduction and anomaly resolution efforts and represent the program in internal and external technical reviews.

As a senior technical leader you will mentor analysts shape best practices and protect the intellectual rigor of the program’s structural design basis. You will play a central role in ensuring the success credibility and long-term robustness of True Anomaly’s Space Based Interceptors defense architecture.

QUALIFICATIONS 

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

COMPENSATION  

• Base Salary: $175000-$305000

• 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 CO (Centennial) Colorado Springs CO or Long Beach CA. 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application please follow the directions below.  #LI-Hybrid

What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now it's crowded contested and confrontational.  We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms mission software engineered for unmatched command and control and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects.    True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial CO with regional offices in Colorado Springs CO Long Beach CA and Washington D.C.  We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly from any technical industry or background to bring unique talents perspective and solutions. If you embrace complexity lead instead of follow showcase integrity over ego take ownership for outcomes and measure success by impact we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure stable and sustainable space environment for the US its allies and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense we’d love to hear from you.

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