Anduril
Senior Structural Analyst
$147K–$196K
Costa Mesa, California, United States +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Location
- Costa Mesa, California, United States
Santa Ana, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years in structural design and analysis for marine, aerospace, or robotic systems.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or equivalent.
About the job
Leads structural and thermal analysis for a maritime autonomous vehicle, ensuring its structure withstands pressure, fatigue, and environmental loads while meeting weight and performance trade-offs.
What you'll do
- Perform structural analysis using FEA, hand calculations, and buckling methods; own structural and thermal analyses.
- Verify interfaces with propulsion, buoyancy, energy, and payload systems, and drive trade studies balancing strength, weight, corrosion, and cost.
- Support prototype builds, structural testing, design reviews, and documentation; travel up to 25%.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of structural design and analysis experience for marine, aerospace, or robotic systems.
- Proficiency with analysis tools such as Nastran, ANSYS, or Abaqus.
- Experience selecting materials for corrosive or high-pressure environments; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with submarine structures.
- Familiarity with ABS or DNV structural design codes.
Pay
$147,000 — $196,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Nastran, ANSYS, Abaqus, FEA, ABS, DNV
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