Senior Structural Analyst, Space

Anduril
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 146,000 - 194,000Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Autonomous","Organized","Analytical thinking","Collaboration","Communication"]

Support space hardware programs from concept through launch by quantifying load cases, performing structural stress and life/safety margin analyses, and applying the right level of first-principles and computational modeling. Execute hand calculations, spreadsheets, and MATLAB/Python models; develop simulations to predict dynamic environments and fatigue life; correlate models to test data from static, dynamic, shock, and fatigue testing. Present findings to internal teams and external customers while ensuring compliance with safety and customer requirements.

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Senior Structural Analyst, Space

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Job Summary

Support space hardware programs from concept through launch by quantifying load cases, performing structural stress and life/safety margin analyses, and applying the right level of first-principles and computational modeling. Execute hand calculations, spreadsheets, and MATLAB/Python models; develop simulations to predict dynamic environments and fatigue life; correlate models to test data from static, dynamic, shock, and fatigue testing. Present findings to internal teams and external customers while ensuring compliance with safety and customer requirements.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support new space hardware programs from concept through launch as a dedicated structural analyst.
  • •Quantify and document load cases and environments.
  • •Perform stress analysis to determine strength, life, and safety margins using first-order and advanced analytical methods.
  • •Develop computational models and simulations to predict dynamic environments, stress distribution, deformation, fracture, and fatigue life.
  • •Support structural test design and validation (static, dynamic, shock, fatigue), including correlating model predictions to test data and presenting findings.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •BS (or higher) degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures.
  • •Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and materials properties.
  • •Experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks, etc.).
  • •Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for developing analytical models, data acquisition, and automation.
  • •Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
Experience:7+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Structures
Skills:AutonomousOrganizedAnalytical thinkingCollaborationCommunication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:MATLABPythonCADNXSolidworksFEAANSYSAbaqusNASTRANSpreadsheetsLinear analysisNon-linear analysisBuckling analysisStatic analysisDynamic analysisShock testingFatigue analysisMMPDSGSFC-STD-7000NASA-HDBK-7002

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Top SecretActive U.S. security clearance

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
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