Structures Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
80 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $150k
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This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $142,487–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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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 · Structures Engineer

As a 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 and integrated mechanical architectures in demanding operational environments. Your daily work involves performing advanced Finite Element Analysis for static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue, and vibration loads to validate design integrity. You will select materials such as metals and composites while determining manufacturing processes like machining, additive manufacturing, and welding. To ensure success, you must utilize CAD software including SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX, apply GD&T principles, and execute structural qualification tests. This role focuses on solving complex mechanical engineering challenges to create resilient hardware for defense technology applications requiring high reliability and performance.

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 to meet structural and cost requirements.
  • Determine appropriate manufacturing processes including machining, additive manufacturing, molding, and welding.
  • Support the fabrication and assembly of physical prototypes to validate system designs.
  • Execute and analyze rigorous structural qualification tests, including 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.
  • 3+ years of 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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