Anduril
Structural Analysis Engineer
$129K–$171K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 11, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years preferred 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 analyses and testing to validate hardware designs across sea, ground, air, and space programs.
What you'll do
- Perform static and dynamic structural analyses and develop global and subsystem finite element models.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers and conduct validation testing, including instrumentation, data collection, and model correlation.
- Document methods and results, and ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry 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 software solution sequences for linear and non-linear static, dynamic, and buckling analyses; NASTRAN/Abaqus preferred.
- Experience with NX or Solidworks and proficiency in Matlab or Python (or equivalent).
Nice to have
- 5+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role.
- MS or higher degree focused in structures; ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance; workflow automation skills.
Pay
$129,000 — $171,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NASTRAN, Abaqus, NX, Solidworks, Matlab, Python, FEA
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