Ground Test Director, Missile Defense
About The Position
True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Ground Test Engineer to lead the rapid test launch campaign 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 site selection, design, and readiness of ground test infrastructure while overseeing safe planning and execution of ground test launches for interceptors. You will manage design and integration of ground support equipment along with range coordination, and mission assurance.
Requirements
- 10+ years full lifecycle experience leading major ground test or launch campaigns
- Deep expertise in range operations, test safety, and ground support systems
- Proven leadership in complex test environments
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
- Prior experience as a launch/test director for missile or space programs
- Strong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing design-to-delivery cycles
- Background in range certification, test readiness reviews, and safety boards
- TS/SCI clearance
Responsibilities
- Lead site selection, design, and readiness of ground test infrastructure
- Oversee safe planning and execution of ground test launches for interceptors
- Manage design and integration of ground support equipment along with range coordination, and mission assurance.
Benefits
- Equity
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- HRA/HSA options
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401K
- Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
