Analysis and Test Lead with Security Clearance

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. 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. WHAT YOU'LL DO Perform structural analysis and mentor engineers using classical hand analysis techniques and finite element modeling. Peer review structural analysis reports, support test planning/execution, and participate in design reviews. Communicate pros/cons of system architecture with respect to structural and mechanical systems considerations. Strong focus on good architecture to ensure designs are robust in nature Work with aero/CFD engineers and others to define loads for aircraft structure and subsystems Generate, oversee, and maintain integrated FEMs for flying vehicles. Astutely pace model maturity based on state of hardware design and program goals Support vehicle structural certification efforts Work with test and analysis leaders across the company to develop and implement best practices and common workflows Develop internal tools and reports for communicating loads and analysis results across teams Present status at formal reviews with Customer and internally. Technical status, risk tracking, inputs to program planning, etc. Interview other team members as projects grow in scope and complexity. Attract strong technical talent Create test models, define test loads, requirements and margins, and oversee structural testing REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering or a hard science with a focus in structures Deep understanding of classical static analysis techniques, materials, finite element analysis 8+ years of experience performing structural analysis Demonstrated history mentoring engineers and leading engineering efforts 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 Experience establishing and leveraging relationships with production and procurement teams Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management and requirements Verification and Validation US Person Status is required, as this position needs to access export-controlled data PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Structural analysis experience with both mechanisms and composite structure Supported qualification activities for aerospace structure Structural and flight testing experience - sensor selection, data acquisition, data post processing US Salary Range $120,700 - $180,625 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril. Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans. 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians. Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens. Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region. Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only) The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit .