Senior Loads Engineer, Omen

The role

You will be responsible for the structural loads, dynamics, and aeroelasticity analysis of the Omen air vehicle. You will ensure structural integrity and dynamic stability from concept through production.

What you will do

• Develop structural loads analysis for air vehicles and systems
• Generate and maintain integrated dynamics FEMs
• Conduct aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic studies
• Conduct flutter analysis to inform vehicle design
• Generate flight loads data in accordance with MIL and FAR specifications
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop structural optimization strategies
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings
• Develop and perform dynamics testing including vibration, modal, and GVT
• Define instrumentation and perform data processing for flight loads data acquisition

Required qualifications

• 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
• 8+ years of experience in a structures, loads or dynamics related role
• Proficiency in the use of FEMAP/Nastran or similar
• High-ownership and a bias toward action
• 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

Nice to have

• 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)

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct 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.