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 Lead Build Engineer to lead the rapid build, assembly, testing, and integration for 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. In this role, you will lead assembly, integration, and build operations for missile defense vehicles. You will develop and manage build plans, procedures, and tooling for efficient execution. You must ensure design-for-manufacturability and maintain configuration integrity throughout build by coordinate with design, production, and quality teams for first-article success.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 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
Desired Qualifications & Experience
- 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
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.
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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True Anomaly Engineering and Manufacturing Office
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