Senior Loads Engineer, Omen · Anduril Industries

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:07:30 GMT
Engineering

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States · $146,000-$194,000 USD · onsite

We are seeking a Senior Loads Engineer to join the Omen team at our Costa Mesa HQ. 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Requirements:

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

8+ 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