Structural Analysis Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 97,140 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to apply statics, dynamics, and materials knowledge to defense-grade hardware. The role focuses on understanding structural behavior across sea, ground, air, and space domains and delivering rigorous analyses.

You will develop FEM/data workflows, collaborate with hardware teams, perform validation testing, and document results to meet customer requirements and industry standards.

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

Responsibilities

• 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, materialstechnology, and industry standards

Skills

Statics & dynamics

Mechanics of materials

Materials properties

FEA software

CAD tools

MATLAB Python

Self-motivated

Organized

Education

BS or higher in engineering or applied physics

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

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 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 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, andspace domains using first principles and appropriate analysis methods (handcalculations, spreadsheets, scripts, detailed FEA)
• Develop and own FEM creation and organization at the global andsubsystem level
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to drive proper designs based onanalytical results
• Conduct and support validation testing, including instrumentation setup,data collection, and model correlation
• Document analysis methodology and results in technical reports for internalteams and external stakeholders
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and safetyregulations
• Stay current with advancements in analysis techniques, materialstechnology, and industry standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus instructures
• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, andmaterials properties
• Structural testing experience (static, buckling, cyclic) including sensorselection, data acquisition, and data post-processing
• Proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN) solution sequencesfor linear and non-linear static and buckling analyses
• Experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks)
• Proficiency in Matlab or Python (or equivalent) for developing analyticalmodels, data acquisition, and automation
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomouslywithout supervision
• Very organized and willing to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• 5+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role with high ownership and accountability for hardware outcomes
• MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures
• Experience with rotorcraft and/or turbomachinery
• Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Ability to develop workflow automation tools

US Salary Range

$129,000 — $171,000 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.

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