Structural Analysis Engineer — Multidomain FEA & Dynamics

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer with deep knowledge of statics, dynamics, and materials properties to perform static and dynamic analyses across sea, ground, air, and space domains. You will own FEM creation and collaborate with hardware engineers to drive compliant designs.

Strong CAD/FEA skills and scripting ability are required. The role emphasizes validation testing, data acquisition, and rigorous documentation, with a focus on meeting customer

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 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.
• 5+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role.
• 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.

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, materials technology, and industry standards

Skills

Statics and dynamics understanding

Mechanics of materials

Sensor data acquisition

MATLAB or Python for modelling/autom

Self-motivated autonomous work style

Organized and scope definition for ill

Experience with rotorcraft/turbomach

U.S. Top Secret clearance eligibility

Workflow automation tools

Education

BS or higher in engineering/applied physics with structures focus

MS in engineering or applied physics with structures focus

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

FEA software: ANSYS/Abaqus/NASTRAN

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer with deep knowledge of statics, dynamics, and materials properties to perform static and dynamic analyses across sea, ground, air, and space domains. You will own FEM creation and collaborate with hardware engineers to drive compliant designs.

Strong CAD/FEA skills and scripting ability are required. The role emphasizes validation testing, data acquisition, and rigorous documentation, with a focus on meeting customer