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Menlo Ventures

Loads Development Lead, Missile Defense

Menlo Ventures, Laguna Beach, California, us, 92652

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A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity

What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results

It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

YOUR MISSION RESPONSIBILITIES True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Loads Development Lead to lead the technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program. This is a generational opportunity to architect a solution to some of the most challenging mission sets in missile defense, not to mention aerospace engineering as a whole. You will establish processes and standards for structural and thermal loads development and develop and validate Coupled Loads Analyses (CLA) and derive Mass Acceleration Curves (MAC), decomposing system loads into design criteria and verification requirements. Finally you will collaborate with structures, dynamics, and test engineers to ensure integrity and performance.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

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

COMPENSATION

Base Salary:

Denver: $215,000-$285,000, Long Beach: $220,000-$295,000

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 or Colorado Springs. 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.

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To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

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