Staff Structures Design Engineer, Omen

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off with holiday hiatus

Retirement Savings Plan including 401(k) options

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Staff Structural Engineer to join the Omen Team in Costa Mesa, CA. This role focuses on performing structural analyses of cutting-edge aircraft and involves collaboration with hardware engineers. Required qualifications include a BS in engineering or applied physics, proficiency in FEA software like ANSYS, and the ability to work autonomously. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans, along with a competitive salary range of $191,000 to $253,000.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials.
• Structural testing experience including sensor selection and data acquisition.
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses of composites and metallics.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to drive proper designs.
• Conduct and support validation testing including monitoring loads.

Skills

Static and dynamic structural analysis

FEM creation and organization

Collaboration with hardware engineers

Documentation of analysis results

Proficiency in FEA software

Experience with CAD tools

Proficiency in Matlab or Python

Ability to work autonomously

Organizational skills

Education

BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

NX

Solidworks

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is seeking a Staff Structural Engineer to join the Omen Team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems. You will work on new aircraft development in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses of composites and metallics 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
• Document analysis methodology and results in technical reports for internal teams and external stakeholders
• Conduct and support validation testing, including instrumentation requirements, load requirements, data collection, and model correlation
• Participate in flight testing including setting Do No Exceed values, monitoring loads, and dispositioning inspection findings
• 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
• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and materials properties
• Structural testing experience (static, buckling, cyclic) including sensor selection, data acquisition, and data post-processing
• Proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN) solution sequences for linear and non-linear static 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
• Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 11+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role with high ownership and accountability for hardware outcomes
• Experienced subject matter expert in domain, ability to influence without authority, ability to drive strategic decision making to critical program delivery
• MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures
• Experience with high cycle fatigue and/or turbomachinery
• Ability to develop workflow automation tools

US Salary Range

191,000 — 253,000 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:

Benefit Highlights

• Healthcare Benefits: US roles include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; UK & AUS roles have full cost coverage of medical insurance premiums; IE roles include an annual contribution toward private health insurance
• Additional Benefits: Income protection (life and disability insurance), generous time off with holiday hiatus in December, caregiver and wellness leave, family planning and parenting support, mental health resources, professional development reimbursement, commuter benefits, relocation assistance
• Retirement Savings Plan: US roles include Traditional 401(k), Roth, and mega backdoor Roth; UK & IE roles include pension with employer match; AUS roles include a superannuation plan

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