Loads Development Lead, Space Based Interceptors
True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $190,000-$275,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
- high 183 stale, 4 reposted of 183 open
- Hiring momentum
- 220 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from True Anomaly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for True Anomaly.
About this role
As the Loads Development Lead at True Anomaly, you will oversee the technical aspects of structural, mechanical, thermal, and coupled loads for Space Based Interceptors. Your responsibilities include managing loads development throughout the system lifecycle, establishing program standards, and ensuring the integrity of loads documentation. This role requires collaboration with various engineering teams and involves mentoring analysts while leading design trade studies and technical reviews.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of True Anomaly as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years full lifecycle experience in structural loads development for aerospace systems
- Expertise in Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA), load derivation, and structural verification
- Demonstrated experience generating and managing loads across multiple mission phases
- Strong background in structural dynamics and systems-level load integration
- Experience authoring and maintaining formal loads documentation
- Proficiency with industry-standard analysis tools (e.g., Femap, NASTRAN, MATLAB, Python)
Nice to have
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience with Space Based Interceptors defense systems or highly dynamic flight regimes
- Familiarity with DoD or Space Force programs and certification processes
- Experience working with classified programs
- Background in probabilistic loads or margin optimization
What you get
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays
- Parental Leave
- Sick Leave
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Base salary range is $190,000-$275,000, but actual salary may vary based on individual qualifications
- Some work must be done on-site despite a hybrid work environment
- The job involves significant responsibility and accountability, which may be challenging for some candidates
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Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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