Senior Structural Engineer – Flight Vehicle Design

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Competitive PTO plans

Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to work on innovative autonomous aircraft development. This role involves performing structural analyses, collaborating with hardware engineers, and ensuring designs meet safety regulations. Candidates should have a BS in engineering, strong understanding of structural dynamics, and proficiency in analysis software. This is an exciting opportunity to impact military capabilities with modern technology while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials.
• Experience in sensor selection and data post-processing.
• Organized and able to establish requirements for complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses of composites and metallics.
• Develop and own FEM creation and organization at the global level.
• Participate in flight testing including monitoring loads.

Skills

Structural testing experience

Proficiency in FEA software

Experience with CAD tools

Proficiency in Matlab or Python

Deep understanding of statics and dynamics

Education

BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NX

Solidworks

Job description

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to work on innovative autonomous aircraft development. This role involves performing structural analyses, collaborating with hardware engineers, and ensuring designs meet safety regulations. Candidates should have a BS in engineering, strong understanding of structural dynamics, and proficiency in analysis software. This is an exciting opportunity to impact military capabilities with modern technology while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.