Senior Thermal Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Base: $146,000 - $194,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
Ms or higher degree in aerospace engineering
10+ years aerospace thermal engineering experience
Cfd and fea thermal solver proficiency
Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer for Hypersonic Air Vehicles to support the design and analysis of unmanned air vehicles in demanding environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace thermal engineering, particularly with high-speed flight and advanced thermal analysis methods

Job Summary

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

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Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer for Hypersonic Air Vehicles to support the design and analysis of unmanned air vehicles in demanding environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace thermal engineering, particularly with high-speed flight and advanced thermal analysis methods.

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

  • MS or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering
  • 10+ years aerospace thermal engineering experience
  • CFD and FEA thermal solver proficiency
  • High-speed flight regime thermal analysis
  • MATLAB and Python programming skills
  • SolidWorks or Siemens NX CAD experience

Nice-to-have

  • Material degradation knowledge in extreme environments
  • Chemical kinetics and finite-rate chemistry modeling
  • Specialized thermal ground test facility experience
  • Active US security clearance
  • Manufacturing and assembly of thermal systems

Key Requirements

  • MS or higher degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Applied Physics
  • 10+ years experience on rocket, aircraft, or missile programs
  • Ability to obtain and hold US Top Secret security clearance
  • Experience with thermal-structural coupling analysis

Work Rights

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

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