Senior Structural Analyst, Space

XYZ Venture Capital; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a dedicated structural analyst to support space hardware programs from concept through launch. You will quantify load cases, perform stress analyses, and develop first-principles models to predict stresses, life, and safety margins.

Collaboration across disciplines will guide design decisions, with technical reports generated for internal teams and customers. The role requires a BS or higher in engineering/physics with a focus in structures, proficiency in

Qualifications

• BS or higher in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures.
• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and materials properties.
• Experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks).
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for developing analytical models.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support space hardware programs from concept through launch as a dedicated structural analyst.
• Quantify and document load cases and environments.
• Perform stress analysis to determine strength, life, and safety margins.
• Use first principles to guide decisions and apply appropriate analysis levels.
• Execute hand calculations, spreadsheets, and MATLAB/Python models to inform design.
• Develop computational models and simulations for dynamic environments and fatigue life.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and guide design decisions based on results.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams and customers.
• Support testing to validate models, including static, dynamic, shock, and fatigue tests.

Skills

Statics & dynamics understanding

Mechanics of materials

Analytical modeling

Self-starting

Organized

Security clearance eligibility

Education

BS or higher in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures

MS or higher in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures

Tools

CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks)

MATLAB

Python

FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, 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

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support new space hardware programs from concept through launch as a dedicated structural analyst.
• Quantify and document load cases and environments.
• Perform stress analysis to determine the strength, life, and safety margins using first order methods and more advanced analytical methods.
• Use first principles as a basis for every decision. Discern the right level of analysis to apply.
• Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed analysis.
• Develop appropriate computational models and simulations to predict dynamic environments, stress distribution, deformation, fracture, and fatigue life as needed to meet design schedules.
• Collaborate with other hardware engineering disciplines and guide design decisions based on analysis results.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers.
• Support the design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing of tests to validate models and predictions, including static, dynamic, shock, and fatigue tests. Lead trade studies and mass optimization efforts to improve designs. Correlate model to the test data.
• Stay current with advancements in stress analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external customer requirements, regulations, and safety standards throughout the design and analysis process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures.
• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and materials properties.
• Experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks, etc.)
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for developing analytical models, data acquisition, and automation.
• 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.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures.
• 7 + years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role with high ownership and accountability for hardware outcomes.
• Experienced using FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN) with a focus in NASTRAN solution sequences for linear and non-linear static, dynamic, and buckling analyses.
• Structural testing experience (static, dynamic, shock) including sensor selection, data acquisition, and data post-processing.
• Knowledge of industry standards for materials (e.g. MMPDS) and analysis and test methodologies (e.g. GSFC-STD-7000, NASA-HDBK-7002, NASA-STD-5020).
• Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

US Salary Range

$161,000 — $212,000 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:

Benefits

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. Explore Our Benefits.