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Anduril

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Artificial Intelligence
Posted
May 7, 2026
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 a year
Full-time

Loads and Dynamics Engineer, Air Vehicles

Job description

The Air Dominance and Strike Aerostructures Engineering Team is responsible for designing and analyzing advanced structural parts for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Structures Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from conceptual to detailed design and analysis of primary and secondary structures ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Job responsibilities

  • Develop structural loads analysis for multiple air vehicles and systems to ensure structural integrity under various flight and ground conditions
  • Generate and maintain integrated dynamics FEMs for multiple vehicles for use in loads derivation, aeroelastic flutter and other analyses
  • Conduct aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic studies to predict and verify aircraft behavior
  • Conduct flutter analysis to inform vehicle design and ensure flight safety
  • Generate flight loads data in accordance with MIL and FAR specifications, such as FAR 23, 25, JSSG-2006, and other relevant standards
  • Collaborate with design engineers to develop structural optimization strategies based on loads analysis results
  • Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers
  • Develop and perform dynamics testing, including vibration testing, modal testing, GVT, etc.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures
  • 5+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics or loads related role with high ownership and accountability for hardware outcomes
  • Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, finite element analysis and dynamic testing
  • Proficiency in the use of FEMAP, Nastran or similar
  • Proficiency in Matlab, Python, or similar for developing analytical models, data acquisition and automation
  • Self-directed, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

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