Structural Integrity Lead, Missile Defense at True Anomaly

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Defense, Missile DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • 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
  • Located near Denver or Colorado Springs (hybrid with some on-site work required)

Responsibilities

  • Establish and enforce processes and standards ensuring structural integrity across the SBI program
  • Develop and validate structural models and manage structural margins across configuration
  • Define and maintain fracture control, fatigue, creep, and damage tolerance methodologies
  • Establish the processes by which verification and test activities related to structural integrity are performed

Skills

Structural Analysis
FEM
Fracture Control
Fatigue Analysis
Creep Analysis
Damage Tolerance
Structural Modeling
Aerospace Engineering
Verification Processes
Test Activities

True Anomaly

Integrates AI and software into spacecraft

About True Anomaly

True Anomaly specializes in advanced technology that integrates spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance space capabilities for the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners, with a focus on global security and sustainable space access.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$137.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Competition from established aerospace companies threatens True Anomaly's market share.
Rapid technological advancements require costly R&D investments to stay competitive.
Recent layoffs may affect employee morale and hinder future growth and innovation.

Differentiation

True Anomaly focuses on space security at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
The Jackal AOV and Mosaic platform showcase advanced autonomous space vehicle capabilities.
True Anomaly's high delta-V propulsion system enhances multi-orbit operational readiness.

Upsides

Increased demand for autonomous space vehicles aligns with True Anomaly's Mosaic platform.
U.S. Space Force's focus on tactically responsive missions benefits True Anomaly's Jackal vehicle.
Public-private partnerships in space defense offer more contract opportunities for True Anomaly.

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