Aerodynamics Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Air Dominance and Strike Aerodynamics Engineering Team is responsible for the advanced aerodynamic design and analysis for Group 5 hypersonic air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Aerodynamics Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from conceptual design to flight test planning, execution and analysis ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Aerodynamics design of unmanned air vehicles/missiles at conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design maturities


• Aerodynamics analysis of unmanned air vehicles, using both low and high order methods, including analysis tool development and improvement as needed


• Stability and control analysis


• Trajectory optimization for performance analysis, vehicle conceptual trades, and sensitivities


• Aerothermodynamic analysis of flight vehicles in high-speed environments


• Aircraft performance modeling and simulation


• Aerodynamic loads generation


• Wind tunnel test planning, execution, and analysis


• Flight test planning, execution, and analysis

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering


• Experience with a variety of aerodynamic analysis techniques including hand calculations, lower-order codes, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)


• Strong programming skills in higher-level languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python) for internal tool development in a version-controlled environment


• Experience preparing formal documentation (i.e., specifications, test procedures, technical reports, etc.)


• Passion for defending the United States and her allies


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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• StarCCM+ experience


• Experience evaluating external aerodynamics characteristics of a vehicle in the supersonic or hypersonic flow regime


• Experience with aerothermal analysis


• Experience leveraging trajectory optimization software for performance analysis, vehicle conceptual trades, and/or sensitivities


• Knowledge of high-speed aerodynamic laminar, transitional, and turbulent simulation techniques


• Experience with chemical kinetics modeling and simulation


• Experience with combustion computational fluid dynamics and a foundational understanding of compressible flow


• Active U.S. Secret security clearance

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: 

Healthcare Benefits 

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 


• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 


• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 


• Generous time off: 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. 


• Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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. 


• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 


• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 


• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 


• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 


• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 


• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

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