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 ROLE:
We're seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Structural Analysis team. This role supports critical engineering projects across sea, ground, air, and space domains, helping ensure the structural integrity and performance of our diverse product portfolio.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Develop structural loads and environments for a diverse range of company products to ensure structural integrity for handling, transportation, and operational events
- Develop and perform dynamics testing, including vibration testing, modal testing, GVT, etc
- 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
- Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and materials properties
- Dynamic testing experience (system identification, sine, random, shock, acoustic, flight) including sensor selection, data acquisition, and data post-processing
- Proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN) and solution sequences for static, modal, frequency response, transient response, and random response
- 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
- Passion for defending the United States and her allies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ 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
- Experience with response or force limiting vibration testing
- Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
- Ability to develop workflow automation tools
US Salary Range
$146,000—$194,000 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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