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Structures Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : Air Vehicle Structures
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Costa Mesa, CA$132k - $175kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on advanced autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking for military applications. The Air Dominance and Strike Aerostructures Engineering Team designs and analyzes primary and secondary structural parts for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms, from conceptual to detailed design and analysis.

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 (analysis simulations to include strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and 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
  • 5+ 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 design methodsFinite element analysisDesign for manufacturingMultidisciplinary collaborationOnsite manufacturing support

Benefits

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

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