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True Anomaly · 2 hours ago

Loads Development Lead, Missile Defense

positionDenver, CO or Long Beach, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$215K/yr - $285K/yr
date10+ years exp

True Anomaly is a company focused on innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a Loads Development Lead to lead the technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program, establishing processes for loads development and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure performance integrity.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Lead the technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program
Establish processes and standards for structural and thermal loads development
Develop and validate Coupled Loads Analyses (CLA)
Derive Mass Acceleration Curves (MAC)
Decomposing system loads into design criteria and verification requirements
Collaborate with structures, dynamics, and test engineers to ensure integrity and performance

Qualification

Loads developmentCLA expertiseStructural verificationSINDA/FLUINT expertiseCross-functional leadershipAerospace engineeringSystems engineeringTechnical program management

Required

10+ years full lifecycle experience in loads development and verification for aerospace systems
Expertise in CLA, Craig Bampton, load derivation, and structural verification
Ability to adjust analysis fidelity to match program maturity and risk posture
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
Demonstrated expertise with SINDA/FLUINT, Thermal Desktop, or equivalent 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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
HRA/HSA options
PTO and paid holidays
401K
Parental Leave

Company

True Anomaly

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True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Centennial, Colorado, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.trueanomaly.space

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$418.02M
Key Investors
AccelStifel BankRiot Ventures
2025-04-30Series C· $260M
2025-04-30Debt Financing
2023-12-12Series B· $100M

Leadership Team

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Mark Seidel
Chief Financial Officer
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Frank Di Pentino
Chief Strategy Officer

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