Senior Thermal Aerodynamics Engineer

2w2 weeks ago

Anduril

Lexington, US · Full-time · $146,000 – $194,000

About this role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology like Lattice OS. The Test and Analysis team ensures products withstand harsh air, land, sea, and space environments through requirements analysis and testing. We seek a Senior Thermal Analyst to own thermal design across hardware programs in Lexington, MA.

You will execute first-order assessments to guide preliminary designs and develop detailed CFD and FEM models to predict heat transfer and mature prototypes. Responsibilities include test-model correlation and supporting validation tests with environmental engineers. This role applies first principles to discern analysis depth based on design state and program goals.

The team supports multi-disciplinary product teams across the full lifecycle, from conceptualization to production. Efforts fuse analytical modeling like STOP analysis with qualification tests to enhance product robustness. Close collaboration occurs with design, test, and manufacturing teams for rapid solutions.

Ideal candidates are passionate about validated models for cutting-edge systems prototyping. Stay current with thermal techniques, materials, and standards while preparing reports for teams and customers. Join a rapidly growing team delivering critical capabilities to military allies efficiently.

Requirements

Proficiency in performing thermal analysis across hardware development programs
Experience executing first-order assessments and detailed analytical models for prototypes
Skilled in CFD modeling to predict temperatures, heat transfer, and fluid characteristics
Expertise in developing and correlating FEMs for imaging platforms
Familiarity with EO/IR sensors and structural-thermal-optical performance (STOP) analysis
Ability to perform test-model correlation and support validation testing
Proficiency in MATLAB/Python, spreadsheets, and hand calculations using first principles
Experience preparing technical reports for defense and aerospace applications

Responsibilities

Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before detailed analysis
Develop appropriate CFD models and simulations to predict temperatures, heat transfer, and fluid characteristics
Generate, maintain, and correlate integrated FEMs for imaging platforms
Apply experience with EO/IR sensors and familiarity with structural-thermal-optical performance (STOP) analysis
Perform test-model correlation testing to validate analytical predictions
Work closely with environmental test engineers to support test design, instrumentation, execution, and data processing
Prepare technical reports to present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers
Stay current with advancements in thermal analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards