Loads and Dynamics Engineer, Air Vehicles
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
Defenseonsitesenior$132k–$175k
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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