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Senior Structural Analyst, Space

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering : Structural, Thermal Analysis
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Costa Mesa, CA$147k - $196kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Structural Analyst role within Anduril's Space team, focusing on structural analysis for space hardware programs from concept through launch, including load cases, stress analysis, modeling, testing support, and collaboration across hardware disciplines to ensure compliant, safe, and optimized space systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support new space hardware programs from concept through launch as a dedicated structural analyst.
  • Quantify and document load cases and environments.
  • Perform stress analysis to determine the strength, life, and safety margins using first order methods and more advanced analytical methods.
  • Use first principles as a basis for every decision. Discern the right level of analysis to apply.
  • Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed analysis.
  • Develop appropriate computational models and simulations to predict dynamic environments, stress distribution, deformation, fracture, and fatigue life as needed to meet design schedules.
  • Collaborate with other hardware engineering disciplines and guide design decisions based on analysis results.
  • Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers.
  • Support the design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing of tests to validate models and predictions, including static, dynamic, shock, and fatigue tests. Lead trade studies and mass optimization efforts to improve designs. Correlate model to the test data.
  • Stay current with advancements in stress analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external customer requirements, regulations, and safety standards throughout the design and analysis process.

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.
  • Experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks, etc.)
  • Proficiency in MATLAB or Python 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.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Skills

Required:Statics and dynamicsCAD toolsProgramming for modelsCommunication
Nice to have:Finite element/analytical methodsTest planning and data processing

Benefits

  • Benefits package (comprehensive, competitive benefits for health, recovery, and future needs).
  • Equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers as part of total compensation.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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