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True Anomaly · 3 hours ago

Lead Build Engineer, Missile Defense

positionLong Beach, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$215K/yr - $285K/yr
date10+ years exp

True Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a highly accomplished Lead Build Engineer to lead the rapid build, assembly, testing, and integration for a next-generation missile defense program, ensuring design-for-manufacturability and configuration integrity throughout the build process.

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

Responsibilities

Lead the rapid build, assembly, testing, and integration for a next-generation missile defense program
Lead assembly, integration, and build operations for missile defense vehicles
Develop and manage build plans, procedures, and tooling for efficient execution
Ensure design-for-manufacturability and maintain configuration integrity throughout build by coordinate with design, production, and quality teams for first-article success

Qualification

Aerospace vehicle buildIntegration processesManufacturing documentationCross-functional leadershipThermal DesktopDigital manufacturingMaterials scienceWeldingNDE processesModel-based build planning

Required

10+ years hands-on experience delivering the first build of a new aerospace vehicle
Expertise in integration processes, manufacturing documentation, and test readiness
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
Knowledgeable in processes for building propellant tanks including welding, materials science, NDE processes
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
Background in missile or space vehicle assembly and checkout
Strong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing design-to-delivery cycles
Experience with digital manufacturing and model-based build planning
TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

Equity + Benefits including 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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