(Pipeline) Structural Analyst, Space Emerging TalentNew$114K
The opportunity
Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U. S.
What you'll do
Perform static and dynamic stress analysis: starting with hand calculations and first-order models before moving to detailed computational methods.
Quantify load cases and environments for launch and on-orbit operations;: determine strength, life, and safety margins.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to guide design decisions based on analysis results.
Support test campaigns: instrumentation selection, execution, data processing, and model correlation.
Lead trade studies and mass optimization efforts.
Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams and customers.
What they're looking for
- Experience with FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN).
- Structural testing experience: sensor selection, data acquisition, and post-processing.
- Co-op or internship in a startup or fast-paced engineering environment.
- Familiarity with industry standards for materials (MMPDS) or analysis: methodologies (GSFC-STD-7000, NASA-HDBK-7002, NASA-STD-5020).
- Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.