MRB Analysis Engineer, Fury

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Aerostructures Engineer to own MRB dispositioning for Group 5 air vehicles, performing static and dynamic analysis with hand methods and FEA tools. The role involves clear disposition packages, collaboration with QA, manufacturing, and design, and occasional travel to sites.

You will contribute to design validation, repair substantiation, and process improvements while working in a fast-paced defense technology environment in Costa Mesa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of aerospace structural analysis experience, MRB liaison or stress engineering.
• Strong static strength, fatigue, damage tolerance, and load-path analysis knowledge.
• Proficiency with FEA tools (NASTRAN) and hand calculations.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to vendors and sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering authority dispositioning MRB non-conformances for primary and secondary structures on Group 5 air vehicles.
• Perform structural substantiation analysis—static strength, fatigue, damage tolerance, and buckling—using hand calculations and FEA to support dispositions.
• Write clear, defensible disposition packages that restore airworthiness and meet certification requirements.
• Develop and improve MRB work methods, tools, and standard dispositions to scale production.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Design, and M&P to resolve non-conformances quickly without compromising structural integrity.

Skills

MRB dispositioning

Structural analysis

Hand calculations

Familiarity with materials & processes

Clear written communication

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

NASTRAN

CATIA

Siemens NX

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

• Serve as the engineering authority dispositioning Material Review Board (MRB) non-conformances for metallic and composite primary and secondary structures on Group 5 air vehicles
• Perform structural substantiation analysis — static strength, fatigue, damage tolerance, and buckling — using first-principle hand calculations and finite element methods to support use-as-is, repair, and scrap dispositions
• Write clear, defensible disposition packages that restore airworthiness and meet program certification requirements
• Develop and continuously improve MRB work methods, tools, and standard dispositions to scale the process as production rates increase
• Monitor trends in recurring non-conformances and drive root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Materials & Processes (M&P)
• Coordinate directly with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Design, and M&P to resolve non-conformances quickly without compromising structural integrity
• Conduct trade studies to evaluate repair versus rework versus scrap decisions, balancing schedule, cost, and performance
• Provide on-the-floor engineering support during builds, including occasional travel to manufacturing and integration sites

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structural analysis, with direct experience dispositioning non-conformances (MRB, liaison, or stress engineering)
• Strong understanding of static strength, fatigue, damage tolerance, and load path analysis for metallic and composite structures
• Proficiency with finite element analysis tools (NASTRAN or equivalent) and classical hand-calculation methods
• Experience analyzing and substantiating repairs for both metallic and composite aircraft structures
• Excellent written communication skills — able to produce clear, technically rigorous disposition packages under schedule pressure
• Self-driven with strong autonomy and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 50% to vendors, production, and test sites as needed to support hardware builds and troubleshoot issues directly

US Salary Range

$132,000 - $175,000 USD

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior MRB signature/delegated authority on a production aerospace program
• Experience with high-rate or rapidly scaling production environments
• Familiarity with military airworthiness and structural substantiation standards (e.g., MIL-HDBK-5, MIL-STD-1530)
• Experience with composite laminate fastened and bonded structure repair
• CATIA or Siemens NX proficiency
• Hands-on experience in an aircraft manufacturing or depot repair environment
• Broad experience across a range of aircraft or missile programs

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