Structural Dynamics Engineer, Missile Defense (III to Staff)

A new era in space exploration is upon us, and True Anomaly is on the forefront of this revolution. We are in search of talented and ambitious individuals to pioneer cutting-edge technologies that address the evolving challenges in engineering, manufacturing, and operational aspects of space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful utilization of space is crucial for sustained prosperity on Earth, impacting critical sectors from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly innovates at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance capabilities for the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners, while safeguarding global security and ensuring sustainable access to space for all.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We leverage creativity and ingenuity to create asymmetric advantages.What would it take? We question assumptions to achieve audacious outcomes.It’s the people. Our team is our competitive edge, and collaboration leads to greater success.YOUR MISSIONRESPONSIBILITIESLead the analysis and validation of missile defense structural systems to ensure their survivability and performance in dynamic environments, encompassing launch and mission operations.Conduct detailed structural dynamics stress analyses, including modal, harmonic, random vibration, shock, and transient response simulations.Develop and validate finite element models (FEMs) of missile defense structures and subsystems to accurately predict dynamic behavior.Define and oversee dynamic testing campaigns, including vibration, shock, and acoustic tests, to verify structural integrity and correlate models with test outcomes.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering, to ensure dynamic requirements are seamlessly integrated into the design process.Provide specialized expertise in structural dynamics during trade studies, design reviews, and critical decision-making moments.

A new era in space exploration is upon us. True Anomaly is on the lookout for talented and ambitious individuals who are eager to develop groundbreaking technologies addressing the engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges of space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful utilization of space plays a crucial role in ensuring prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. At True Anomaly, we engineer innovative technologies that amalgamate spacecraft, software, and artificial intelligence to bolster the capabilities of the United States, its allies, and commercial partners. Our commitment is to safeguard global security by ensuring equitable access to and sustainability of outer space.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We cultivate asymmetric advantages through creativity and ingenuity.What would it take? We challenge the status quo to achieve exceptional outcomes.It’s the people. Our team is our greatest asset, and together we excel.YOUR MISSIONRESPONSIBILITIESTrue Anomaly is in search of a distinguished Structural Integrity Lead to spearhead the technical execution of our advanced missile defense program. This is a unique opportunity to conceptualize solutions for some of the most complex challenges in missile defense and aerospace engineering. You will be responsible for establishing and enforcing processes and standards that ensure structural integrity across the program. This role involves developing and validating structural models, managing structural margins throughout configurations, and defining methodologies for fracture control, fatigue, creep, and damage tolerance. Additionally, you will implement processes for verification and testing activities pertinent to structural integrity.

Join the forefront of the new space race! True Anomaly is on the lookout for talented individuals who are eager to innovate and tackle the engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges of the next generation in space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful use of space is vital for our continued prosperity on Earth, impacting everything from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly develops cutting-edge technology that integrates spacecraft, software, and artificial intelligence to enhance capabilities for the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. Our commitment is to safeguard global security by ensuring sustainable access to space for all.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We foster asymmetric advantages through creativity and ingenuity.What would it take? We challenge the status quo to achieve ambitious results.It’s the people. Our team is our greatest asset, and we thrive together.YOUR MISSIONRESPONSIBILITIESTrue Anomaly is seeking a highly skilled Staff Systems Engineer to lead a rapid test launch campaign for a next-generation missile defense initiative. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a solution addressing some of the most complex mission sets in missile defense and aerospace engineering. In this capacity, you will oversee requirements development, traceability, and verification across multiple integrated vehicles and systems. You will spearhead design trades and cross-functional integration efforts while conducting impact analyses for changes, ensuring design integrity across systems, and supporting integration and test planning, risk assessments, and design reviews.

Role Overview True Anomaly Inc. is hiring a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer focused on missile defense systems. This position is based in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA. What You Will Do Lead the design, development, and testing of advanced mechanical systems for missile defense applications. Work closely with engineers and scientists to develop solutions that support national security goals. Drive technical progress and innovation on complex engineering challenges. Team and Environment Join a group of engineers and scientists committed to advancing technology in support of critical missions. The team values collaboration and technical excellence.

Join True Anomaly Inc. as a GNC Engineer specializing in Missile Defense. This role allows you to leverage your expertise in guidance, navigation, and control systems to enhance missile defense technologies. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers and scientists, driving innovation in missile defense applications.

A new era in space exploration is upon us. True Anomaly is on the lookout for innovative thinkers with the ambition to revolutionize technology that addresses the complexities of engineering, manufacturing, and operational hurdles in space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful utilization of space is vital for the ongoing prosperity of life on Earth—from communication and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly pioneers innovative technologies at the confluence of spacecraft, software, and AI to bolster the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We are dedicated to maintaining global security by ensuring equitable access to and sustainability of space for everyone.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We craft asymmetric advantages through creativity and ingenuity.What would it take? We question the status quo to achieve ambitious results.It’s the people. Our team is our competitive edge, and together, we are stronger.YOUR MISSIONWe are looking for an Engineering Manager of Missile Defense & Hypersonic Mechanical Engineering to spearhead a dynamic team of 6–10 mechanical engineers engaged in our interceptor, kill vehicle, and hypersonic flight vehicle initiatives. This leadership role is fundamentally about nurturing talent while remaining closely connected to the engineering process. Collaborating with fellow managers, you will share responsibility for the organizational health, best practices, standard processes, technical direction, recruitment, and career advancement of a team of engineers ranging from entry-level to staff engineers, all working on critical flight hardware designed to operate flawlessly in extreme thermal, aerodynamic, and high-g environments. You will work in close partnership with systems engineering, program management, aerodynamics, thermal, GN&C, and propulsion teams to ensure that the mechanical engineering function delivers flight-ready hardware efficiently, accurately, and with high quality across all current programs. If you are an experienced missile defense or hypersonic mechanical engineer ready to lead a team engaged in the most impactful flight vehicle design work in the defense sector, this is your calling.

About True Anomaly True Anomaly develops advanced technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to strengthen the security and sustainability of space. Our work supports the United States, its allies, and commercial partners, with a focus on keeping space accessible and secure for all. The company is headquartered in Denver, CO and Long Beach, CA. Our Mission We believe peaceful use of space underpins prosperity on Earth, from navigation and logistics to communications and finance. True Anomaly aims to solve the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges in space security. Our Values Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages through creativity and ingenuity. What would it take? We challenge assumptions and push for ambitious outcomes. It’s the people. Our team is our greatest asset, and we thrive together. Role Overview: Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - Missile Defense Tooling & MGSE Design This position focuses on technical leadership for tooling and mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) within Missile Defense programs. The role is based in either Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA. What You Will Do Act as the technical authority for tooling and MGSE design in missile defense projects. Lead or contribute as a senior engineer, depending on experience and program needs. Develop and execute program tooling strategies, including setting engineering standards. Guide and mentor a team of engineers (for Staff level). Serve as the primary liaison with program leadership, Missile Defense Agency (MDA) offices, and government stakeholders. What We’re Looking For Over 8 years of experience in tooling and MGSE design. Background in missile defense, missile systems, rocket propulsion, or related defense manufacturing fields. Ability to work autonomously or lead a team, depending on level of seniority.

A dynamic new space race is underway, and True Anomaly is on the forefront, seeking talented and ambitious individuals to create groundbreaking technology that addresses the modern engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges of space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful utilization of space is critical to our continued prosperity on Earth, influencing sectors from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly pioneers innovative technologies at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to bolster the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We are committed to safeguarding global security by ensuring sustainable access to space for everyone.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We craft asymmetric advantages through creativity and ingenuity.What would it take? We challenge the status quo to achieve ambitious outcomes.It’s the people. Our team is our greatest asset, and collaboration is key to our success.YOUR MISSIONRESPONSIBILITIESTrue Anomaly is in search of a distinguished Loads Development Lead to act as the technical authority on structural, mechanical, thermal, and coupled loads for a next-generation missile defense initiative. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape the structural design principles for one of the most challenging mission profiles in aerospace engineering and missile defense.As the Loads Development Lead, you will oversee the full lifecycle of loads development, from ground handling and launch to on-orbit operations, intercept maneuvers, and end-of-life scenarios. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining program standards and processes for load generation, combination, margins, and documentation; developing and validating Coupled Loads Analyses (CLA); deriving Mass Acceleration Curves (MAC); and translating system-level loads into precise design criteria and verification requirements.You will serve as the sole authority on loads methodology, ensuring accountability for assumptions, traceability, and technical integrity. Your role includes defining governing load cases, ensuring analytical consistency across subsystems, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining rigorous standards throughout the program.

A new era in space exploration is upon us, and True Anomaly is at the forefront. We are on the lookout for talented and ambitious individuals to join us in developing cutting-edge technology designed to address the engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges associated with space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful utilization of space is crucial for the ongoing prosperity of our planet, influencing everything from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly innovatively integrates spacecraft, software, and AI to bolster the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners, ensuring global security through sustainable space access.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We leverage creativity and ingenuity to create asymmetric advantages.What would it take? We challenge the status quo to deliver ambitious results.It’s the people. Our team is our greatest asset, and collaboration is key.YOUR MISSION RESPONSIBILITIESEngage in the analysis and validation of spacecraft and missile defense structural systems to ensure survivability and performance in dynamic environments, including launch, on-orbit, and mission operations.Conduct static structural stress analyses, encompassing inertial and handling load simulations.Perform structural dynamics stress analyses, including modal, harmonic, random vibration, shock, and transient response simulations.Create and validate finite element models (FEMs) of spacecraft and missile defense structures and subsystems, ensuring predictive accuracy in dynamic behavior.Participate in dynamic testing campaigns, including vibration, shock, and acoustic testing, to verify structural integrity and correlate models with experimental results.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering, to ensure structural requirements are fulfilled.

A new era in space exploration has commenced. True Anomaly is on the lookout for innovative minds with the ambition to develop cutting-edge technology that addresses the engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges of tomorrow's space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful utilization of space is crucial for ongoing prosperity on Earth, encompassing sectors from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. At True Anomaly, we engineer groundbreaking technology that merges spacecraft, software, and artificial intelligence to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. Our commitment is to safeguard global security by ensuring equitable access and sustainability in space for everyone.OUR VALUESBe the Offset. We strive to create asymmetric advantages through creativity and ingenuity.What Would It Take? We challenge the status quo to achieve ambitious outcomes.It’s the People. Our team is our greatest asset, and we believe in collective strength.YOUR MISSIONRESPONSIBILITIESThe Director of Modeling and Simulation is pivotal to the Missile Defense program, integrating design, software, and control systems into a unified, authoritative system-level analytical and integration environment. This role encompasses the ownership of the analytical and integration backbone of the Missile Defense program, ensuring fidelity, coherence, and practicality of all system- and vehicle-level modeling, simulation, and testing environments. The individual will maintain the authoritative digital twin of the interceptor architecture, including the booster/interceptor, kill vehicle, and host vehicle, ensuring its accuracy and relevance.

A new era in space exploration has emerged. At True Anomaly, we are on the lookout for visionary individuals who possess the skills and determination to develop groundbreaking technologies that tackle the future's engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges in the realm of space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful utilization of space is crucial for our continued prosperity on Earth—impacting everything from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly pioneers innovative solutions at the convergence of spacecraft, software, and AI to bolster the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We are dedicated to ensuring global security by facilitating access to space and promoting its sustainability for all.OUR VALUESBe the Offset. We engineer asymmetric advantages through creativity and resourcefulness.What Would It Take? We challenge conventional thinking to achieve extraordinary outcomes.It’s the People. Our team is our greatest asset, and collaboration makes us stronger.YOUR ROLEAs a Staff Security Architect, you will serve as the pivotal technical link in safeguarding True Anomaly's national security space systems, focusing on ground-based command and control (C2) infrastructure, missile defense software platforms, and cloud environments operating at DoD Impact Level 5/6 and SECRET/TS/SCI classification levels. This unique, hands-on position requires a blend of deep security architecture expertise and active software development.You will design and implement security architectures that encompass the entire mission lifecycle, including satellite operations, ground segments, C2 systems, and mission planning platforms. Your efforts will support the entire journey to Authority to Operate (ATO) across IL-5, IL-6, and TS/SCI environments, ensuring our systems conform to the highest federal security standards while maintaining operational effectiveness in contested environments.

A new era of space innovation has commenced. True Anomaly is on the lookout for visionary professionals who possess the skills and drive to create groundbreaking technologies that tackle the forthcoming engineering, manufacturing, and operational hurdles in space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful utilization of space is crucial for ongoing prosperity on Earth, impacting everything from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. At True Anomaly, we are dedicated to developing pioneering technologies at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and artificial intelligence. Our goal is to enhance the capabilities of the United States, its allies, and commercial partners while ensuring global security through accessible and sustainable space.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We generate unique advantages through creativity and innovation.What would it take? We push boundaries to achieve ambitious outcomes.It’s the people. Our team is our greatest asset, and together we excel.YOUR MISSIONThe Modeling & Systems Engineering Architect will take charge of establishing and overseeing the comprehensive digital twin architecture for the Missile Defense system. This role entails defining the technical strategy, model hierarchy, fidelity progression, interfaces, and governance necessary to ensure that digital twins accurately reflect system performance throughout the program lifecycle.The Architect will lead the development, integration, and refinement of both vehicle-level and subsystem-level models across all Missile Defense components, including the Host Vehicle, Propulsion Units, and Kill Vehicles. Subsystem performance models—covering propulsion, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), seekers, and other essential areas—will be coherently synthesized into system-level digital twins capable of assessing end-to-end mission performance and design trade-offs.The Architect will also establish and maintain a regular cadence for digital twin releases, enabling ongoing monitoring of system performance maturity. These releases will be utilized to evaluate requirement compliance and technical feasibility.

A new era in space exploration is underway. True Anomaly is on the lookout for talented and ambitious individuals eager to develop pioneering technologies that address the upcoming engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges in space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful utilization of outer space is crucial for our ongoing prosperity on Earth—impacting areas ranging from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. At True Anomaly, we are dedicated to creating groundbreaking technologies at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and artificial intelligence, aimed at bolstering the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We are committed to protecting global security by ensuring sustainable access to space for everyone.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We generate asymmetric advantages through creativity and ingenuity.What would it take? We challenge conventional wisdom to achieve ambitious outcomes.It’s the people. Our team is our greatest asset, and we thrive together.YOUR MISSIONRESPONSIBILITIESLead the analysis and validation of spacecraft and/or missile defense systems to guarantee performance and survivability in dynamic environments, including launch, on-orbit, and mission operations.Conduct detailed structural dynamics analyses, encompassing modal, harmonic, random vibration, shock, and transient response simulations.Create documentation and best practices for the engineering team, including modeling tools, process documentation, and analysis templates.Develop and validate finite element models (FEMs) for spacecraft and/or missile structures and subsystems, ensuring precision in predicting dynamic behavior.Define and lead dynamic testing campaigns, including vibration, shock, and acoustic testing, to confirm structural integrity and correlate models with test outcomes.Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering to ensure dynamic requirements are integrated into the design process.Offer expertise in structural dynamics during trade studies, design reviews, and key decision-making processes.

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AECOM is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer in Denver. This position leads structural engineering projects from start to finish, managing schedules, budgets, and technical requirements. Role overview The Senior Structural Engineer guides project teams, ensuring that all work meets client needs and industry standards. Projects must be delivered on schedule and within budget, with a focus on quality and compliance. What you will do Lead and oversee structural engineering projects Manage project timelines and budgets Ensure all designs meet required specifications Contribute expertise to develop solutions for client needs Requirements Experience in managing structural engineering projects and delivering innovative designs is essential for this role.

A new era in space exploration is upon us. True Anomaly is on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate about pioneering technologies that address the future engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges related to space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe responsible utilization of space is critical for ongoing prosperity on Earth—impacting everything from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. At True Anomaly, we develop cutting-edge technology that sits at the crossroads of spacecraft, software, and artificial intelligence, enhancing the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. Our commitment is to safeguard global security by ensuring equitable access to space and promoting sustainable practices.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We harness creativity and ingenuity to create asymmetric advantages.What would it take? We question assumptions to achieve ambitious outcomes.It’s the people. Our team is our competitive edge, and collaboration makes us stronger.YOUR MISSIONKEY RESPONSIBILITIESTrue Anomaly is in search of a highly experienced Chief Engineer, Host Vehicle to spearhead the technical execution of an innovative missile defense initiative. This is an extraordinary opportunity to design solutions for some of the most demanding mission objectives in missile defense, as well as aerospace engineering at large. You will act as the principal technical authority for the host vehicle, responsible for engineering performance, risk management, and system integration. You will lead interdisciplinary teams through design, development, analysis, testing, and deployment phases, ensuring that vehicle architecture, requirements, and design choices align with overarching system objectives and mission success criteria. It is essential to balance rigor and analysis depth with the maturity and risk profile of the program. Ultimately, you will drive design and technical readiness reviews, manage the technical baseline, and ensure design assurance.