Anduril
Senior Structural Analysis Engineer
$146K–$194K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 11, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years is preferred; no required years stated.
- Education
- BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures.
About the job
Performs structural analyses and testing across Anduril’s product domains, collaborating with hardware engineers to validate designs and document results.
What you'll do
- Perform static and dynamic structural analyses and develop global and subsystem finite element models.
- Support validation testing through instrumentation, data collection, and model correlation; collaborate on design decisions.
- Document analysis results and ensure designs meet customer requirements, standards, and safety regulations.
What they ask for
- BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics focused on structures.
- Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and materials properties.
- Proficiency in FEA solution sequences for linear and nonlinear static, dynamic, and buckling analyses; NASTRAN/Abaqus preferred.
- Experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks) and proficiency in Matlab or Python (or equivalent).
Nice to have
- 8+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role.
- MS or higher degree focused in structures; ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance; ability to develop workflow automation tools.
Pay
$146,000—$194,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NASTRAN, Abaqus, NX, Solidworks, Matlab, Python
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