# Senior Structures Design Engineer, Omen **Company**: Anduril Industries **Location**: Costa Mesa, California **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $146,000-$194,000 USD **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5083511007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_41558b48-13d ## Description We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Omen Team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. You will work on new aircraft development in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years. Responsibilities: Perform static and dynamic structural analyses of composites and metallics using first principles and appropriate analysis methods (hand calculations, spreadsheets, scripts, detailed FEA) Develop and own FEM creation and organisation at the global and subsystem level Collaborate with hardware engineers to drive proper designs based on analytical results Document analysis methodology and results in technical reports for internal teams and external stakeholders Conduct and support validation testing, including instrumentation requirements, load requirements, data collection, and model correlation Participate in flight testing including setting Do No Exceed values, monitoring loads, and dispositioning inspection findings Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations Stay current with advancements in analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards Required Qualifications: 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 Structural testing experience (static, buckling, cyclic) including sensor selection, data acquisition, and data post-processing Proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN) solution sequences for linear and non-linear static and buckling analyses Experience with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks) Proficiency in Matlab or Python (or equivalent) for developing analytical models, data acquisition, and automation Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision Very organised and willing to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role with high ownership and accountability for hardware outcomes MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures Experience with high cycle fatigue and/or turbomachinery Ability to develop workflow automation tools Benefits: Healthcare Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. Income Protection Life and disability insurance for all employees Generous time off PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources Access to free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. ## Skills ### Required - FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN) - CAD tools (NX, Solidworks) - Matlab or Python - Structural testing - Materials science - Statics - Dynamics - Mechanics of materials - Top Secret security clearance ### Nice to have - High cycle fatigue - Turbomachinery - Workflow automation --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5083511007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)