Loads Development Lead, Space Based Interceptors
Core
Architect the structural design basis and manage end-to-end loads development for next-generation Space Based Interceptors defense systems.
Role type
Senior IC structural loads development lead
Builds
Space Based Interceptors defense architecture
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Space defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural loads development, coupled loads analysis (CLA), structural dynamics, systems-level load integration, design trade studies, risk reduction, cross-functional technical leadership, formal loads documentation authoring
Preferred skills
probabilistic loads, uncertainty quantification, margin optimization, classified program experience, DoD/Space Force certification processes
Technologies
Femap, NASTRAN, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Establish and enforce program standards for loads generation and combination, derive Mass Acceleration Curves (MAC), decompose system-level loads into design criteria, mentor analysts and shape best practices, lead design trade studies driven by load sensitivities, represent the program in internal and external technical reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities