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Anduril

Structures Engineer, Air Vehicles

$132K–$175K

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Apr 16, 2025

Experience
5+ years of experience in aerospace structures design, analysis, or related roles.
Education
Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

About the job

Develops and analyzes aircraft structural parts and assemblies from early design through prototype manufacturing, with a focus on performance, manufacturability, and cost.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop metallic and composite aircraft structures, from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing.
  • Perform structural modeling and finite element analyses, including strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and delamination.
  • Conduct design trade studies and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manufacturing sites.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace structures design, analysis, or related roles.
  • Proficiency in CAD software, engineering data analysis, and structural modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent).
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

  • Siemens NX proficiency.
  • Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration or fast-paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft.

Pay

$132,000 — $175,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

CAD, ANSYS, NASTRAN, Siemens NX

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