Ground Loads Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

12d • $132,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Ground Loads Engineer will develop and maintain ground structural dynamics analyses and multi-body dynamics models for air vehicles and systems. The role supports structural integrity under varied ground conditions and informs the design and optimization of landing gear and arresting hook systems. The engineer will develop analysis cases, generate ground loads data in accordance with applicable specifications, and share findings through technical reports and presentations. The position also includes planning and conducting dynamics tests, defining instrumentation, and processing ground dynamics data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structural dynamics.
• At least 5 years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads-related role, with high ownership and accountability for hardware outcomes.
• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, finite element analysis, and dynamic testing.
• Proficiency with multi-body dynamics software.
• Proficiency with FEMAP, Nastran, or similar software.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, or similar for developing analytical models, data acquisition, and automation.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 or flight testing as landing gear loads.
• Ability to develop workflow automation tools.
• Structural or dynamics testing experience, including system identification, sine, random, shock, or flight testing; sensor selection; data acquisition; and data post-processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop ground structural dynamics analyses for multiple air vehicles and systems to ensure structural integrity under various ground conditions.
• Develop multivariate and Monte Carlo analysis cases.
• Maintain integrated multi-body dynamics models.
• Generate ground loads data in accordance with specifications such as MIL-A-8863, JSSG-2006, and other relevant standards.
• Collaborate with design engineers on internal design and optimization strategies for landing gear and arresting hook systems based on dynamic analysis results.
• 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.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior