Structural Analysis Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Structural Analysis Engineer, Space

Join our dynamic team as a Structural Analysis Engineer, where you will support new space hardware programs from concept to launch. Your role involves quantifying load cases and environments, performing stress analysis using first principles, and developing computational models for predicting structural dynamics. You’ll collaborate with various engineering disciplines, prepare technical reports, and lead validation tests including static, dynamic, shock, and fatigue tests. Essential skills include proficiency in CAD tools like NX or Solidworks, MATLAB or Python for analytical modeling, and experience with FEA software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN. Knowledge of industry standards and structural testing is preferred. This role demands a high level of ownership and accountability in ensuring compliance with safety regulations across the design process.

What you'll do

  • Support new space hardware programs from concept through launch.
  • Quantify and document load cases and environments for structural analysis.
  • Perform stress analysis using first principles to determine safety margins.
  • Develop computational models and simulations to predict dynamic environments.
  • Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams and customers.
  • Correlate model predictions with test data from static, dynamic, shock tests.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks) and proficiency in MATLAB or Python.
  • Strong organizational skills for defining scope and requirements on ill-defined problems.
  • 2+ years of experience in structures, dynamics, or loads roles with high accountability.
  • Expertise using FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN) for various analysis types.
  • Structural testing experience including sensor selection, data acquisition, and post-processing.

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