Anduril
Senior Structures Analyst, Omen
$147K–$196K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted May 27, 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 analysis, testing, and flight-load assessment for Omen, Anduril’s autonomous air vehicle, to guide aircraft design and verify safety and requirements.
What you'll do
- Perform static and dynamic structural analyses of composite and metallic structures, and develop global and subsystem finite element models.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers on design decisions; document analysis methods and results.
- Support structural validation and flight testing, including instrumentation, load monitoring, model correlation, and inspection findings.
What they ask for
- 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.
- Proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN) and experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks).
- Proficiency in Matlab or Python (or equivalent); be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- 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 high cycle fatigue and/or turbomachinery.
Pay
$147,000 — $196,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, NX, Solidworks, Matlab, Python
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