Senior Structures Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
79 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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Structures Engineer

As a Senior Structures Engineer, you will join the engineering team to design and architect robust primary and secondary structures for mission-critical defense systems. You will be responsible for the conceptualization and detailed engineering of load-bearing components, performing advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue, and vibration loads. Your daily work involves selecting materials like metals and composites, determining manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing or machining, and prototyping physical systems to undergo rigorous structural qualification tests. You will utilize CAD software including SolidWorks, CATIA, and NX while applying GD&T principles to ensure manufacturability. The role focuses on solving complex mechanical architecture challenges in the defense sector, ensuring that integrated structures successfully house electronics and other subsystems while performing reliably in demanding operational environments.

What you'll do

  • Design and engineer complex primary and secondary structures using CAD software like SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX.
  • Perform advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue, and vibration loads.
  • Select and qualify materials such as metals, composites, and plastics based on structural requirements and cost targets.
  • Define manufacturing processes including machining, additive manufacturing, molding, and welding to ensure production scalability.
  • Support the fabrication and assembly of physical prototypes for mission-critical systems.
  • Execute and analyze results from rigorous structural qualification tests like shock, vibration, and environmental testing.
  • Integrate mechanical structures with electronics and other subsystems while optimizing for manufacturability and reliability.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 5+ years of direct experience in structural design and analysis for complex mechanical systems.
  • Proficiency in advanced FEA including static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue, and vibration using software like ANSYS, Nastran, or Abaqus.
  • Experience with professional CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX.
  • Strong understanding and application of GD&T principles.
  • Knowledge of mechanical properties of metals and composites and common manufacturing processes.
  • Experience designing and executing structural verification and validation tests including environmental testing.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

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