Senior Thermal Engineer- Air Vehicles

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Thermal Engineering team's work is essential to support our rapid innovation cycle and maintain the performance and reliability of advanced defense technologies.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Sr. Thermal Analysis Engineer to work in Costa Mesa, Ca, with In-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 QUALIFICATIONS

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

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: 

Benefits

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