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Loads and Dynamics Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : Air Vehicle Structures
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Costa Mesa, CA$132k - $175kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Engineering role focused on structural loads analysis, dynamics, aeroelastic studies, and flight-structure integration for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms within Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike Aerostructures Engineering Team.

Responsibilities

  • Develop structural loads analysis for multiple air vehicles and systems to ensure structural integrity under various flight and ground conditions
  • Generate and maintain integrated dynamics FEMs for multiple vehicles 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

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures
  • 5+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics or loads 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
  • Proficiency in Matlab, Python, or similar for developing analytical models, data acquisition and automation
  • Self-directed, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Structural loads analysisIntegrated dynamics FEMsAeroelastic/aeroservoelastic studiesFlutter analysisFlight loads data generationFEMAP/NastranMatlab/PythonData processing and instrumentation

Benefits

  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package
  • top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health-related and recovery support (details provided via benefits page)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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