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Loads and Dynamics Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)

Defenseonsitesenior$132k–$175k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Develop structural loads analysis for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms.
  • Conduct flutter, aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic studies to verify flight behavior.
  • Generate flight loads data to MIL and FAR standards and support dynamics testing.

What they offer

  • Highly competitive equity grants
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees

Ideal candidate

Self-directed structures engineer with deep mechanics intuition and ownership of hardware outcomes. Thrives in fast-moving teams and cares about delivering safe, high-performance air vehicles for contested environments.

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

Lab profile

About Anduril

Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.

What they build

  • Lattice OS
  • Ghost
  • Anvil

Known for

  • Autonomous defense systems
  • AI-powered command and control
  • Rapid hardware-software iteration

Key facts

  • Founded in 2017
  • Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
  • Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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