Staff Structural Analysis Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Staff Structural Analysis Engineer with deep expertise in statics, dynamics, and materials properties to drive product integrity across defense platforms.

You will perform static and dynamic analyses, develop FEM workflows, collaborate with hardware engineers, validate designs, and document results for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures.
• 12+ years in a structures/dynamics/loads role with high ownership of hardware outcomes.
• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and materials properties.
• Proficiency in FEA software (NASTRAN; Abaqus preferred) for linear, nonlinear, dynamic and buckling analyses.
• Experience with CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks).
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for models, data acquisition, and automation.
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and autonomous working style.
• Very organized; able to define scope and requirements for ill-defined problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses across sea, ground, air, and space domains.
• Develop and own FEM creation and organization at global and subsystem levels.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to drive designs based on analyses.
• Execute validation testing with instrumentation, data collection, and model correlation.
• Document methodology and results in technical reports for internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements, standards, and safety regulations.
• Stay current with advancements in analysis techniques and materials technology.

Skills

Statics & dynamics

Mechanics of materials

Materials properties

FEA software (NASTRAN)

FEA software (Abaqus)

CAD tools (NX)

CAD tools (SolidWorks)

MATLAB & Python

Autonomous / self-starting

Organized / scope definition

Education

BS in engineering or applied physics (structures)

MS or higher in structures

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

NASTRAN

Abaqus

MATLAB

Python

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 Structural Analysis Team ensures product integrity and performance across the company. We provide cross-product support for emerging innovations, establish the benchmark for analysis excellence, and offer critical surge support to programs requiring specialized expertise. Our team drives the adoption of unified tools and methodologies, leveraging deep expertise in static and dynamic analysis, physical testing, data collection, and signal processing to solve complex engineering challenges.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Staff Structural Analysis Engineer to work in Costa Mesa, CA, with In-depth understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and materials properties.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses across sea, ground, air, and space domains using first principles and appropriate analysis methods (hand calculations, spreadsheets, scripts, detailed FEA)
• Develop and own FEM creation and organization at the global and subsystem level
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to drive proper designs based on analytical results
• Conduct and support validation testing, including instrumentation setup, data collection, and model correlation
• Document analysis methodology and results in technical reports for internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations
• Stay current with advancements in analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures
• 12+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role with high ownership and accountability for hardware outcomes
• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and materials properties
• Proficiency in FEA software (NASTRAN/ Abaqus preferred) solution sequences for linear and non-linear static, dynamic and buckling analyses
• Experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks)
• Proficiency in Matlab or Python (or equivalent) 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures
• Be able to obtain / maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Ability to develop workflow automation tools

US Salary Range
$166,000 — $220,000 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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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