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Senior Loads Engineer, Omen

Anduril· Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Maneuver Dominance Engineering : MD - ME
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Senior Loads Engineer responsible for structural loads, dynamics, and aeroelasticity analysis of the Omen air vehicle throughout concept to production, addressing tail-sitter VTOL, transition, and forward flight modes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop structural loads analysis for air vehicles and systems to ensure structural integrity under various flight and ground conditions
  • Generate and maintain integrated dynamics FEMs for use in loads derivation, aeroelastic flutter and other analyses
  • Conduct aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic studies to predict and verify aircraft behavior
  • Conduct flutter analysis to inform vehicle design and ensure flight safety
  • Generate flight loads data in accordance with MIL and FAR specifications, such as FAR 23, 25, JSSG-2006, and other relevant standards
  • Collaborate with design engineers to develop structural optimization strategies based on loads analysis results
  • Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers
  • Develop and perform dynamics testing, including vibration testing, modal testing, GVT, etc.
  • Define instrumentation and perform data processing for flight loads data acquisition

Qualifications

  • BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures
  • 8+ years of experience in a structures, loads or dynamics related role with high ownership and accountability for hardware outcomes
  • Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, finite element analysis and dynamic testing
  • Proficiency in the use of FEMAP/Nastran or similar
  • High-ownership and bias toward action; autonomous and self-starting
  • Very organized and able to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems
  • Passion for defending the United States and her allies
  • Viewed as a top tier authority in their domain, with a track record of transformative contributions

Skills

Required:Structural loads analysisFEM/FEAAeroelasticityFlutter analysisMIL/FAR standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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