Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
The Structural Analysis Engineering team's work is essential to support our rapid innovation cycle and maintain the performance and reliability of advanced defense technologies.
We are looking for a Structural Analysis Engineer to work in Costa Mesa, Ca, with In-depth understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and materials properties.
- Perform hand calculations and spreadsheet first order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed design or analysis. Use first principles as a basis for every decision
- Communicate pros/cons of system architecture with respect to structural considerations. Strong focus on good architecture to ensure designs are robust in nature
- Work with aero/CFD engineers and others to define loads for aircraft structure and subsystems
- Generate and maintain integrated FEMs for flying vehicles. Astutely pace model maturity based on state of hardware design and program goals
- Perform coupled aero-structural analysis on flight vehicle designs (flutter, aeroelastic, etc.)
- Support flight vehicle structural certification efforts — whether requirements are defined by customer (SEEK EAGLE, FAR, etc.) or, in the absence of customer requirements, internally defined by logic and best practices (which you will help define)
- Develop internal tools and reports for communicating loads and analysis results across teams
- Present status at formal reviews with Customer and internally. Technical status, risk tracking, inputs to program planning, etc.
- Interview other team members as projects grow in scope and complexity. Attract strong technical talent
- Provide structural test inputs to help build out lab space and infrastructure
- Create test models, define test loads, requirements and margins, and oversee structural testing
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or a hard science with a focus in structures
- Deep understanding of statics, aeroelastic, solid mechanics, materials, finite element analysis, and dynamic testing
- 2+ years of experience designing and analyzing aircraft structures
- Proficiency in the use of FEMAP/Nastran
- Structural and flight testing experience – sensor selection, data acquisition, data post processing (Python preferred)
- Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision
- Very organized and willing to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems
- Passion for defending the United States and her allies
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
- Structural analysis or design experience on other complex hardware — rockets, satellites, etc.
- Experience with rotorcraft
- Experience developing code in higher level languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, C++) for developing analytical models and data acquisition and automation
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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Anduril Costa Mesa, California, USA Office
Anduril HQ is located in sunny Costa Mesa, California. Once a working newsroom, printing press and distribution facility for the LA Times, our office — dubbed “The Press” — has robust facilities for software & hardware engineering, business development and mission operations, G&A and more!
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