Lead Build Engineer, Missile Defense

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.