Senior Structural Analyst, Space

The role

The Senior Structural Analyst will support new space hardware programs from concept through launch. This role involves performing stress analysis, developing computational models, and collaborating with hardware engineering disciplines.

What you will do

• Support new space hardware programs from concept through launch.
• Quantify and document load cases and environments.
• Perform stress analysis to determine strength, life, and safety margins.
• Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models.
• Develop computational models and simulations to predict dynamic environments, stress distribution, deformation, fracture, and fatigue life.
• Collaborate with other hardware engineering disciplines to guide design decisions.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers.
• Support the design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing of tests.
• Lead trade studies and mass optimization efforts.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external customer requirements, regulations, and safety standards.

Required qualifications

• 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.
• Very organized and willing to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Nice to have

• 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 for linear and non-linear static, dynamic, and buckling analyses.
• Structural testing experience (static, dynamic, shock) including sensor selection, data acquisition, and data post-processing.
• Knowledge of industry standards for materials (e.g. MMPDS) and analysis and test methodologies (e.g. GSFC-STD-7000, NASA-HDBK-7002, NASA-STD-5020).
• Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

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. security clearance.
• 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. The Space team is dedicated to expanding AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier.