Principal Structural Dynamics Engineer Space Based Interceptors

YOUR MISSION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the analysis and validation of spacecraft and/or Space Based Interceptors to ensure survivability and performance under dynamic environments including launch on-orbit and mission operations.
• Perform detailed structural dynamics analyses including modal harmonic random vibration shock and transient response simulations.
• Develop documentation and best practices across engineering team including modeling tools process documentation and analysis templates.
• Develop and validate finite element models (FEMs) of spacecraft and/or missile structures and subsystems ensuring accuracy in predicting dynamic behavior.
• Define and lead dynamic testing campaigns including vibration shock and acoustic testing to verify structural integrity and correlate models with test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical thermal and systems engineering to ensure dynamic requirements are integrated into the design process.
• Provide expertise in structural dynamics during trade studies design reviews and critical decision-making processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in structural dynamics analysis for aerospace defense or high-reliability applications.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as FEMAP/NASTRAN or HyperWorks/OptiStruct.
• Experience in spacecraft and/or missile defense dynamic environments including launch loads aero loads vibration and shock.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics fracture mechanics material properties and failure modes in aerospace applications.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing including random sine and sine burst vibration

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in structural dynamics analysis for aerospace defense or high-reliability applications.
• Thermal and fluid systems analysis experience
• Mastery of spacecraft-specific structural dynamics challenges such as coupled loads analysis and dynamic coupling between subsystems.
• Mastery of missile defense - specific structural dynamics challenges such as aerothermal loading.
• Experience working with lightweight structures composites and advanced materials.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks and NX for integrating FEMs with detailed vehicle assembly models – Teamcenter for PLM
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation for dynamic testing including accelerometers strain gauges and data acquisition systems.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing including shock and acoustic tests.
• Demonstrated experience with full program life cycle (capture to launch)

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: 
  • Base Salary: $205000-$315000
• 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 location and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Work Location: while we observe a hybrid work environment you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. On an average week you can expect to spend at least 3 days per week in office at our Gravity Works facilities.
• Work environment is in a standard office working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing sitting walking bending and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

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

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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