Senior Structures Design Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
113 days ago
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Senior Structures Design Engineer

As a Senior Structures Design Engineer on the Omen team, you will contribute to the development of a hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle designed for runway-independent operations in defense and civilian domains. You will perform static and dynamic structural analyses of composites and metallics using first principles, hand calculations, spreadsheets, and scripts. Your daily responsibilities include managing FEM creation at global and subsystem levels, collaborating with hardware engineers to drive designs based on analytical results, and documenting methodologies for internal and external stakeholders. You will also conduct validation testing, manage instrumentation requirements, and participate in flight testing. The role requires proficiency in FEA software like ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN; CAD tools such as NX or Solidworks; and programming languages including Matlab or Python to develop analytical models and automation for complex structural problems.

What you'll do

  • Perform static and dynamic structural analyses of composites and metallics using first principles and FEA.
  • Develop and manage FEM models at both the global and subsystem levels.
  • Drive hardware designs based on analytical results in collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Document analysis methodologies and results in technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct and support structural validation testing, including instrumentation, load requirements, and data collection.
  • Participate in flight testing by setting limits, monitoring loads, and dispositioning inspection findings.
  • Ensure all designs comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.

What we're looking for

  • BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures.
  • Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and material properties.
  • Experience in structural testing including static, buckling, cyclic, sensor selection, and data post-processing.
  • Proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN for linear and non-linear analyses.
  • Experience with CAD tools like NX or Solidworks.
  • Proficiency in Matlab or Python for developing analytical models, data acquisition, and automation.
  • Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Preferred 8+ years of experience in structures, dynamics, or loads related roles.

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