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Structural Analyst, Payloads, Thunder

Anduril· Maritime & Maneuver Dominance
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $190kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Structural Analyst responsible for structural analysis, load path validation, and interface integrity for mission systems, sensors, and payloads on Anduril's Thunder autonomous rotorcraft.

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
  • Must be eligible to obtain an US security clearance

Skills

Required:Structural analysisFinite Element Analysis (FEA)CAD toolsProgramming / scripting

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with equity grants
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, recovery, and security provisions
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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