Senior Structures Analyst, Omen
Anduril· Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Maneuver Dominance Engineering : MD - ME
Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Senior Structures Analysis Engineer position on Anduril’s Omen hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) development team in Costa Mesa, CA. Role focuses on static/dynamic structural analyses, FEM development, collaboration with hardware, validation/testing, flight testing support, and ensuring designs meet requirements and standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform static and dynamic structural analyses of composites and metallics using first principles and appropriate analysis methods (hand calculations, spreadsheets, scripts, detailed FEA
- Develop and own FEM creation and organization at the global and subsystem level
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to drive proper designs based on analytical results
- Document analysis methodology and results in technical reports for internal teams and external stakeholders
- Conduct and support validation testing, including instrumentation requirements, load requirements, data collection, and model correlation
- Participate in flight testing including setting Do No Exceed values, monitoring loads, and dispositioning inspection findings
- Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations
- Stay current with advancements in analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards
Qualifications
- BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures
- Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and materials properties
- Structural testing experience (static, buckling, cyclic) including sensor selection, data acquisition, and data post-processing
- Proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN) solution sequences for linear and non-linear static and buckling analyses
- Experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks)
- Proficiency in Matlab or Python (or equivalent) for developing analytical models, data acquisition, and automation
- Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision
- Very organized and willing to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems
- Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Skills
Required:Statics and dynamicsStructural analysisFEM/FEA softwareCAD toolsProgramming for modeling/automationValidation testingFlight testing support
Benefits
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and related support)
- Equity grants (part of total compensation)
- Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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