Space Structures Lead Analyst

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 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