Structural Analysis Engineer – FEA, Dynamics & Validation

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 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.