Principal Structures Engineer Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Principal Structures Engineer
Anduril Industries Today
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Raleigh, NC (ON-SITE/OFFICE)
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.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril’s Composites Design and Manufacturing team is seeking a Principal Structures Engineer to join us. The Composites Design and Manufacturing team is responsible for executing all aspects of design and manufacturing a composite part, assembly, and/or an aircraft from a structures point of view – including tooling, part, and assembly design and manufacturing using various composite manufacturing techniques. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in aircraft development for structural design, composite and metallic, throughout the full spectrum of the design cycle (conceptual/clean sheet, revisions, etc). You must be comfortable representing the perspective of airframe design in the negotiation of requirements with other disciplines (loads, stress, M&P, mechanical systems, etc.). You must be able to layout efficient structure by the application of a deep understanding of load path and the driving load cases to impact decisions on materials, configurations, and joints. The ideal candidate is experienced in various aerospace composites, aluminum, and steel materials and processes. The right structures engineer has a comfortable familiarity with the strength, stiffness, toughness, damage tolerance, and fatigue properties of a wide range of composite and metallic materials, and experience in selecting materials for aerospace structures applications to play to their strengths. This position requires deep experience in detailed part, joint, and assembly design standards and practices for aerospace composites and metallics. The ideal candidate must also have understanding in typical aircraft loads development iterations as it relates to structures design and maturation: practical understanding of how to properly apply loads, how loads translate from V-N diagrams, maneuver or ground loads discretized to the airframe. The ideal candidate is practiced in hand calculation analysis to rapidly size and substantiate their own designs (or simplified FEM analysis). Additionally, the candidate must be conversant in FEM model building techniques, boundary conditions, load application methods, and results interpretation to be able to rapidly iterate designs in collaboration with stress analysts. This position requires strong on the floor collaboration with technicians and manufacturing to oversee fabrication to design requirements and dispositioning of non-conformances. As a senior position, the ideal candidate will help grow the organization through mentoring of early-career engineers and lead efforts to develop training and design standards. The right candidate will also have deep experience in working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a fast paced environment. If you meet these qualities, then we want to hear from you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing
Collaborate hands-on with technicians and engineers in the manufacturing environment to communicate designs, plan work, guide requirements, and disposition problems
Accelerate aircraft build by applying Design for Manufacture concepts to part and assembly designs
Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis research of complex engineering concepts to determine an optimal solution for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and/or schedule
Institutionalize design standards, assist in developing training, and mentor early-career engineers
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on schedule and cost objectives
Coordinate work with mechanical systems, systems integration, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project engineering, and other team members

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related Engineering field
10+ years of engineering experience in design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of composite based airframes, for both prototypes and production, overseeing them through structural testing and into flight testing
Strong proficiency in Siemens NX for composite and metallic airframe part design
Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite and metallic materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication
Deep understanding of load paths, design practices, joint and assembly methods, and hand calculations to design and fabricate robust structurally efficient assemblies
Experience in composites materials and processes (thermosets, thermoplastics, bismaleimides, cyanate esters, prepreg, filament winding, wet layup, secondary bonding, drilling and fastening, etc.)
Experience with common aerospace steel and aluminum materials, heat treatments, and manufacturing methods
Proven ability to design high performance structures and execute their fabrication from hands-on experience
Self-directed, results and detail oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment
Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

15+ years of experience in aerospace or related industry
Experience with fast paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft
Experience leading engineers and technicians
Experience in collaborating with technicians and other engineering disciplines for dispositions of non-conformances in manufacturing by analytically substantiating use-as-is or repair decisions
Strong hands on technical skills – both professional and hobby
Practical aircraft knowledge (pilots license, A&P, etc.) US Salary Range $100,000 – $191,000 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 comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
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 https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .

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91095925
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