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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Ground Loads Engineer - Air Vehicles

Materials & StructuresConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCosta Mesa, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structural dynamics.
  • At least 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 multi-body dynamics software.
  • Proficiency in FEMAP, Nastran, or similar software.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for developing analytical models, data acquisition, and automation.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop ground structural dynamics analyses for multiple air vehicles and systems to ensure structural integrity under various ground conditions.
  • Develop multivariate and Monte Carlo analysis cases.
  • Maintain integrated multi-body dynamics models.
  • Generate ground loads data in accordance with specifications such as MIL-A-8863, JSSG-2006, and other relevant standards.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to develop landing gear and arresting hook system internal design and optimization strategies based on dynamic analysis results.
  • Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers.
  • Develop test plans and perform landing gear and arresting hook dynamics testing.
  • Define instrumentation and perform data processing for ground dynamics data acquisition.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience developing landing gear ground loads or structural compliance per MIL-A-8863, JSSG-2006, or similar standards.
  • Prior experience with Navy shore- and ship-based ground or flight testing as landing gear loads.
  • Ability to develop workflow automation tools.
  • Structural or dynamics testing experience, including system identification, sine, random, shock, or flight testing; sensor selection; data acquisition; and data post-processing.

About the Company

Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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