Lead Build Engineer, Missile Defense

True Anomaly•Denver, CO

37d•$215,000 - $295,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead assembly, integration, and build operations for missile defense vehicles
Develop and manage build plans, procedures, and tooling for efficient execution
Ensure design-for-manufacturability and maintain configuration integrity throughout build by coordinate with design, production, and quality teams for first-article success.