Ground Loads Engineer, Air Vehicles - Structural Dynamics

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 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.