Staff Structures Design Engineer, Omen

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · Staff Structures Design Engineer, Omen

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Join Anduril’s Omen Team as a Staff Structural Engineer at their Costa Mesa headquarters, where you will perform static and dynamic structural analyses of composites and metals using first principles and advanced analysis methods such as hand calculations, spreadsheets, scripts, and detailed FEA. With over 11 years of experience in structures, dynamics, or loads-related roles, you should be an experienced subject matter expert capable of influencing strategic decision-making without direct authority to ensure critical program delivery. This role requires a Top Secret security clearance and proficiency in relevant engineering tools and software, with a focus on high ownership and accountability for hardware outcomes within the defense industry’s complex product development landscape.

Skills

Python MATLAB ANSYS ABAQUS FEA COMSOL SolidWorks AutoCAD FiberSIM NX Windchill Jira Confluence Git Linux

What you'll do

Perform static and dynamic structural analyses of composite materials.
Conduct static and dynamic structural analyses for metallic components.
Use first principles and appropriate analysis methods for calculations.
Develop detailed finite element analysis (FEA) models for structures.
Influence strategic decision-making without direct authority over projects.

What we're looking for

Top Secret security clearance required
11+ years of experience in structures, dynamics, or loads-related roles
Expertise in static and dynamic structural analyses using first principles and analysis methods
Ability to influence without authority and drive strategic decision-making for program delivery
Experience with composites and metallics analysis including hand calculations, spreadsheets, scripts, and FEA

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