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Anduril Industries · 10 hours ago

Senior Thermal Engineer- Air Vehicles

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$146K/yr - $194K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Sr. Thermal Engineer will be responsible for the thermal design and analysis of defense systems, ensuring performance and reliability in demanding environments.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the thermal design and analysis of a drone, aircraft, or missile

Use first principles as a basis for every decision and discern the right level of analysis to apply. Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed design

Define good thermal architecture to withstand rugged environments and demanding flight envelopes. Define hot, cold, and any other edge cases that need to be analyzed based on industry standards and intended use

Work with engineers in other disciplines to document power dissipations under different operating modes

Communicate pros/cons of system architecture with respect to thermal considerations

Own the thermal FEA/CFD models and predict system performance. Define red/yellow design limits for test and operation

Define and execute prototype builds and tests to verify thermal designs (do CAD, select sensors and DAQ equipment, post-process data, summarize results, etc.)

Present thermal status at formal reviews internally and with customers. Provide clear understanding of timelines and technical status

Develop internal tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of analysis

Support failure reviews and root-cause analysis with test data and thermal analysis

Qualification

Heat transferFluid dynamicsThermal system designThermal FEA/CFDAerospace experienceMATLABPythonCAD (SolidWorks/NX)Thermal testingData acquisitionData post-processingPassion for defense

Required

Currently pursuing or have obtained a MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics

In-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics

Experience in the aerospace industry and an aircraft, rocket, or missile program

5+ years of experience designing thermal systems for integrated hardware products

Practical experience designing passive and active thermal management systems

Thermal testing experience –sensor selection, data acquisition, data post-processing

Thermal FEA experience –STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm

CAD experience with SolidWorks or Siemens NX

Passion for defending the United States and her allies

Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

Experience developing code in higher-level languages like Python or MATLAB for applications like lumped thermal capacitance steady state and transient analysis

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.

Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Available depending on role eligibility.