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(Pipeline) Structural Analyst, Space Emerging Talent

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$86k - $114kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

You will own spacecraft and payload structural analysis from conceptual design through environmental testing and launch, working across statics and dynamics to shape designs from the start and carry hardware to orbit.

Responsibilities

  • Perform static and dynamic stress analysis — starting with hand calculations and first-order models before moving to detailed computational methods.
  • Quantify load cases and environments for launch and on-orbit operations; determine strength, life, and safety margins.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to guide design decisions based on analysis results.
  • Support test campaigns — instrumentation selection, execution, data processing, and model correlation.
  • Lead trade studies and mass optimization efforts.
  • Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

  • BS or higher in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures.
  • Strong foundation in statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and materials properties.
  • First-principles mindset — comfortable starting with hand calculations to frame problems before reaching for detailed tools.
  • Experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks, or similar).
  • Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for analytical models and data processing.
  • Involvement in a hands-on technical project — competitive engineering club (FSAE, Baja, rocket team, aerospace club) or a co-op/internship analyzing or designing real hardware.
  • Highly motivated, self-starting, and comfortable working autonomously.
  • Organized and willing to define scope for problems with undefined requirements.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Skills

Required:Engineering analysisLoad case & environment quantificationCAD tools (NX, SolidWorks)MATLAB or PythonCommunication & reporting

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health coverage and recovery support (details available via benefits link).
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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