Senior Thermal Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Base: $146,000 - $194,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
10+ years aerospace thermal engineering experience
Cfd and fea thermal solver proficiency
High-speed flight regime thermal analysis
Anduril is transforming military capabilities by bringing cutting-edge autonomy and AI technology to defense systems

Job Summary

  • Anduril is transforming military capabilities by bringing cutting-edge autonomy and AI technology to defense systems.
  • The role involves owning the full thermal development lifecycle from conceptual design through ground and flight test analysis.
  • Candidates must possess a passion for defending the United States and her allies while maintaining high-performance resilient systems.

Matching Summary

Anduril is transforming military capabilities by bringing cutting-edge autonomy and AI technology to defense systems.

Salary

Base: $146,000 - $194,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Comprehensive package available at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years aerospace thermal engineering experience
  • CFD and FEA thermal solver proficiency
  • High-speed flight regime thermal analysis
  • MATLAB or Python programming for tool development
  • Ground and flight test planning and execution

Nice-to-have

  • Material degradation modeling in extreme environments
  • Chemical kinetics and finite-rate chemistry knowledge
  • Active US security clearance
  • Experience with NASTRAN or Abaqus thermal-structural codes
  • Manufacturing and assembly of thermal systems

Key Requirements

  • MS or higher degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or Applied Physics
  • 10+ years experience on rocket, aircraft, or missile programs
  • Ability to obtain and hold a US Top Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain and hold a US Top Secret security clearance

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