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Structural Analyst

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company building advanced autonomy, AI, sensor fusion, and networking systems for U.S. and allied militaries. The Maneuver Dominance team in Costa Mesa develops autonomous aerial vehicles and seeks a motivated Structural Analyst to perform structural analysis, develop FEMs, support validation testing, and collaborate with hardware teams to drive safe, requirements-compliant designs.

Skills

  • BS or higher in engineering or applied physics with structural focus
  • Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and material properties
  • Structural testing experience (static, buckling, cyclic), including sensor selection and data post-processing
  • Proficiency in FEA tools and solution sequences for linear and non-linear static and buckling analyses (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN)
  • Experience with CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks)
  • Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for modeling, data acquisition, and automation
  • Highly motivated, self-starting, organized, and able to work autonomously
  • Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Perform static and dynamic structural analyses across sea, ground, air, and space domains using hand calculations, scripts, and detailed FEA
  • Create, organize, and own FEMs at global and subsystem levels
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to inform and iterate on designs based on analytical results
  • Support validation testing: instrumentation setup, data acquisition, and model correlation
  • Document analysis methodology and results in technical reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations
  • Stay current with advancements in analysis techniques, materials, and standards

Education

  • BS in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures (required)
  • MS or higher in engineering or applied physics with a structures focus (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for US roles
  • Company-covered life and disability insurance
  • Generous PTO with year-end holiday hiatus and caregiver/wellness leave
  • Family planning and parenting support including fertility and adoption assistance
  • 24/7 mental health resources, therapy, and life coaching
  • Annual professional development reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits and relocation assistance (role dependent)
  • Retirement savings plans (401(k), Roth, and after-tax options for US roles)
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers
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January 9, 2026
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