Structures Engineer

About the role

At Anduril, our Structures Engineers are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting high-impact, cutting-edge robust structural solutions that redefine innovation. You'll dive into a diverse range of projects, partnering with brilliant minds across disciplines to engineer resilient load-bearing components and integrated mechanical architectures that empower our mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities

• Design & Architect Robust Structures: Lead the conceptualization, design, and detailed engineering of complex primary & secondary structures and components using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX), ensuring performance in demanding operational environments.
• Conduct Advanced Structural Analysis: Perform comprehensive Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue, and vibration loads, validating design integrity and predicting performance under extreme conditions.
• Specify Materials & Manufacturing Processes: Select and qualify appropriate materials (metals, composites, plastics) and manufacturing processes (machining, additive manufacturing, molding, welding) to meet structural requirements, cost targets, and production scalability.
• Prototype & Validate Physical Systems: Support the fabrication and assembly of prototypes, design and execute rigorous structural qualification tests (e.g., shock, vibration, environmental), and meticulously analyze test data to inform design refinements.
• Collaborate for Integrated Solutions: Partner closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical structures with electronics and other subsystems, optimizing for performance, manufacturability (DFM/DFA), and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Foundation & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, coupled with 3+ years of direct experience in structural design and analysis for complex mechanical systems.
• Expertise in Structural Analysis (FEA): Proven proficiency in performing advanced FEA (static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue, vibration) using industry-standard software (e.g., ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus) and interpreting results to drive design decisions.
• CAD Proficiency & Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T): Hands-on experience with professional CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX) for detailed part and assembly design, along with a strong understanding and application of GD&T principles.
• Materials Science & Manufacturing Knowledge: Solid understanding of mechanical properties of various engineering materials (metals, composites) and their behavior under different loads, coupled with practical knowledge of common manufacturing processes.
• Testing & Validation Experience: Demonstrated ability to design, set up, and execute structural verification and validation tests, including environmental testing, and analyze results to ensure compliance with stringent requirements.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
• Health, recovery, and whatever comes next support

Pay

US Salary Range $129,000—$171,000 USD

Schedule

Not specified