Description
The Air Dominance and Strike Aerostructures Engineering Team designs and analyzes advanced structural parts for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. As a Ground Loads Engineer, Air Vehicles, you will develop ground structural dynamics analyses for multiple air vehicles and systems to ensure structural integrity under various ground conditions.
Responsibilities
- Develop ground structural dynamics analyses for multiple air vehicles and systems
- Develop multi-variate and Monte Carlo analysis cases
- Maintain integrated multi-body dynamics models
- Generate ground loads data according to 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
- 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
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structural dynamics
- 5+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role
- Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, finite element analysis, and dynamic testing
- Proficiency in multi-body dynamics software, FEMAP, Nastran, Matlab, Python, or similar
- Self-directed, results-oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment
- Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience developing landing gear ground loads or structural compliance per MIL-A-8863, JSSG-2006, or similar
- Prior experience with Navy shore and ship-based ground/flight testing as landing gear loads
- Ability to develop workflow automation tools
- Structural or dynamics testing experience
Benefits Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier benefits for full-time employees.