Anduril
Senior Structural Engineer, Thunder
$147K–$196K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Experience
- Preferred: 6+ years in a structures, dynamics, or loads-related role.
- Education
- BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures; MS or higher preferred.
About the job
Performs structural analysis, testing, and flight-test support for Thunder aircraft, shaping and validating airframe designs.
What you'll do
- Analyze composite and metallic structures, develop and manage finite element models, and advise hardware design using analytical results.
- Plan and support structural validation testing, including instrumentation, data collection, and model correlation.
- Support flight tests by setting Do No Exceed values, monitoring loads, and reviewing inspection findings.
What they ask for
- BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics focused on structures.
- Knowledge of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and material properties; structural testing experience.
- Proficiency with FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN) and CAD tools (NX, Solidworks).
- Proficiency in Matlab or Python (or equivalent); able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- 6+ years in a structures, dynamics, or loads-related role; MS or higher degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with high cycle fatigue and/or turbomachinery, or ability to develop workflow automation tools.
Pay
$147,000 — $196,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, NX, Solidworks, Matlab, Python
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