Principal Loads & Dynamics Engineer

Anduril

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Costa Mesa, California, United States First seen 1 day, 16 hours ago Last seen 3 hours, 47 minutes ago Greenhouse

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• Lead structural loads, dynamics, and aeroelasticity analysis for Omen, a novel tail-sitter autonomous aircraft, across VTOL, transition, and forward flight modes to ensure airframe integrity and stability • Develop FEMs, conduct flutter and aeroelastic studies, generate flight loads data per MIL/FAR standards (FAR 23/25, JSSG-2006), and perform dynamics testing including vibration and modal analysis • Collaborate with design engineers on structural optimization strategies and communicate technical findings to internal teams, management, and external customers through detailed reports and presentations • Must have deep expertise in loads and dynamics analysis, FEM modeling, aeroelasticity, and knowledge of relevant aerospace standards; experience with tail-sitter or VTOL aircraft strongly preferred • Work in a lean, high-ownership culture at Costa Mesa HQ where you directly shape a production aircraft with a 50-unit contract, operating at velocity to develop and fly new designs within months

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is seeking a Principal Loads and Dynamics 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. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will be responsible for the structural loads, dynamics, and aeroelasticity analysis of the Omen air vehicle. You will apply your knowledge and experience to ensure the structural integrity and dynamic stability of the airframe from concept through production, tackling the unique challenges posed by a tail-sitter platform operating across VTOL, transition, and forward flight modes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Develop structural loads analysis for air vehicles and systems to ensure structural integrity under various flight and ground conditions
Generate and maintain integrated dynamics FEMs for use in loads derivation, aeroelastic flutter and other analyses
Conduct aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic studies to predict and verify aircraft behavior
Conduct flutter analysis to inform vehicle design and ensure flight safety
Generate flight loads data in accordance with MIL and FAR specifications, such as FAR 23, 25, JSSG-2006, and other relevant standards
Collaborate with design engineers to develop structural optimization strategies based on loads analysis results
Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers
Develop and perform dynamics testing, including vibration testing, modal testing, GVT, etc.
Define instrumentation and perform data processing for flight loads data acquisition

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High-ownership and a bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to fix it
BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structures
Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, finite element analysis and dynamic testing
15+ years of experience in a structures, loads or dynamics related role with high ownership and accountability for hardware outcomes
Proficiency in the use of FEMAP/Nastran or similar
Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision
Very organized and willing to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems
Passion for defending the United States and her allies
Viewed as a top tier authority in their domain, with a track record of transformative contributions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A prior focus on aircraft flight loads, aeroelastic or flutter analysis, including transonic flight
Ability to develop workflow automation tools
Familiarity developing loads or structural compliance for JSSG-2006, FAR 23, 25, or similar
Structural or dynamics testing experience (system identification, sine, random, shock, flight) – sensor selection, data acquisition, data post-processing

US Salary Range

$220,000—$292,000 USD

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:

Benefits

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Company:
Anduril
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Type:
Internship
Work Location:
Remote
Experience Level:
Senior
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
Active

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