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Senior Structures Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : Air Vehicle Structures
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Costa Mesa, CA$147k - $196kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Senior Structures Engineer role focusing on design, analysis, and development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms, applying first principles, FEA, and manufacturing considerations.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products
  • Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing
  • Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at the detailed component level, major assembly level, and aircraft level (strength, buckling, damage tolerance, delamination)
  • Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create solutions that are cost effective and easy to manufacture at rate
  • Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis research of complex engineering concepts to determine an optimal solution for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and/or schedule
  • Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on schedule and cost objectives
  • Coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project engineering, and other team members
  • Onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in aerospace structures design, analysis, or related roles
  • Proficiency in CAD software and experience with engineering data analysis
  • Proven expertise in structural modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of material properties, stress analysis, fatigue assessment, load paths, design practices, and hand calculations
  • Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Self-driven with a strong sense of autonomy and adaptability in a dynamic environment
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:First principles designFinite Element AnalysisStructural modeling and simulationDesign for manufacturingMaterials and composites

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees; comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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