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Structural Analysis Engineer

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Engineering Services
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Costa Mesa, California$129k - $171kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Structural Analysis Engineer to work in Costa Mesa, CA, focusing on static and dynamic analyses, FEM development, and collaboration with hardware teams within Anduril’s Structural Analysis Team.

Responsibilities

  • Perform static and dynamic structural analyses across sea, ground, air, and space domains 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
  • Conduct and support validation testing, including instrumentation setup, data collection, and model correlation
  • Document analysis methodology and results in technical reports for internal teams and external stakeholders
  • 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
  • Proficiency in FEA software (NASTRAN/ Abaqus preferred) solution sequences for linear and non-linear static, dynamic 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

Skills

Required:Statics and dynamicsFinite Element Analysis (FEA)CAD toolingProgramming for analysis

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and related support)
  • Competitive compensation package including equity grants
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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