Structures Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles

The role

This person will design and analyze advanced structural parts for high speed air vehicles and missile platforms. They will own the development lifecycle from conceptual to detailed design of primary and secondary structures.

What you will do

• Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products
• Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing
• Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at the component, assembly, and aircraft level
• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create cost effective solutions
• Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis research
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve complex problems
• Coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, and project engineering
• Provide onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structures design, analysis, or related roles
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Experience with engineering data analysis
• Proven expertise in structural modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of material properties, stress analysis, fatigue assessment, load paths, design practices, and hand calculations
• Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-driven with a strong sense of autonomy and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration
• Siemens NX proficiency
• Experience with fast paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft
• Experience with high temperature materials selection
• Prior experience working in high speed programs
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing
• Practical aircraft knowledge (pilots license, A&P, etc.)
• Experience with thermal gradient structural analysis

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.