Senior Structural Analyst, Space

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding AI-powered capabilities into space, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners.

As a Senior Structural Analyst, Space, you will support new space hardware programs from concept through launch. Responsibilities include:

• Quantifying and documenting load cases and environments
• Performing stress analysis to determine strength, life, and safety margins
• Developing computational models and simulations to predict dynamic environments, stress distribution, deformation, fracture, and fatigue life
• Collaborating with other hardware engineering disciplines and guiding design decisions based on analysis results
• Preparing technical reports and presenting findings to internal teams, management, and external customers
• Supporting design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing of tests to validate models and predictions
• Staying current with advancements in stress analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external customer requirements, regulations, and safety standards

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
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

Preferred qualifications:

• MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures
• 7+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role with high ownership and accountability for hardware outcomes
• Experienced using FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN) with a focus in NASTRAN solution sequences
• Structural testing experience (static, dynamic, shock) including sensor selection, data acquisition, and data post-processing
• Knowledge of industry standards for materials and analysis and test methodologies