Ground Loads Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Aerostructures Engineer for the Air Dominance and Strike team in California. You will perform ground structural dynamics analyses for air vehicles and develop multi-variate/monte carlo cases, supporting design teams with dynamic analysis results.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structural dynamics, 5+ years of related experience, proficiency in FEMAP/Nastran and MATLAB/Python, and eligibility for a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied physics with focus in structural dynamics.
• 5+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role.
• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, finite element analysis, and dynamic testing.
• Proficiency in the use of multi-body dynamics software.
• Proficiency in FEMAP, Nastran, or similar.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, or similar for developing analytical models, data acquisition and automation.
• Self-directed, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop ground structural dynamics analyses for multiple air vehicles and systems to ensure structural integrity under various ground conditions.
• Develop multi-variate and Monte Carlo analysis cases.
• Maintain integrated multi-body dynamics models.
• Generate ground loads data in accordance with MIL-A-8863, JSSG-2006, and other relevant standards.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop landing gear and arresting hook system internal design and optimization strategies based on dynamic analysis results.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers.
• Develop test plans and perform landing gear and arresting hook dynamics testing.
• Define instrumentation and perform data processing for ground dynamics data acquisition.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Finite element analysis

Multi-body dynamics

FEMAP

Nastran

Matlab

Python

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied physics

Tools

FEMAP

Nastran

Job description

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.

About The Team

The Air Dominance and Strike Aerostructures Engineering Team is responsible for designing and analyzing advanced structural parts for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Structures Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from conceptual to detailed design and analysis of primary and secondary structures ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.

What You’ll Do

• Develop ground structural dynamics analyses for multiple air vehicles and systems to ensure structural integrity under various ground conditions
• Develop multi-variate and Monte Carlo analysis cases
• Maintain integrated multi-body dynamics models
• Generate ground loads data in accordance with specifications, such as MIL-A-8863, JSSG-2006, and other relevant standards
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop landing gear and arresting hook system internal design and optimization strategies based on dynamic analysis results
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers
• Develop test plans and perform landing gear and arresting hook dynamics testing
• Define instrumentation and perform data processing for ground dynamics data acquisition

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structural dynamics
• 5+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role with high ownership and accountability for hardware outcomes
• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, finite element analysis, and dynamic testing
• Proficiency in the use of multi-body dynamics software
• Proficiency in the use of FEMAP, Nastran, or similar
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, or similar for developing analytical models, data acquisition and automation
• Self-directed, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience developing landing gear ground loads or structural compliance per MIL-A-8863, JSSG-2006, or similar
• Prior experience with Navy shore and ship based ground/flight testing as landing gear loads
• Ability to develop workflow automation tools
• Structural or dynamics testing experience (system identification, sine, random, shock, flight) – sensor selection, data acquisition, data post-processing

US Salary Range

$132,000—$175,000 USD

Benefits

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:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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