AFSIM Operations Analyst, Mission Engineering, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashville, OHCosta Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$200,000 / yr
Posted
155 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · AFSIM Operations Analyst, Mission Engineering, Air Dominance & Strike

As an AFSIM Operations Analyst within the Mission Engineering, Air Dominance & Strike team, you will provide data-driven analytical products to guide business strategy, inform requirements, and investigate concepts of employment. You will apply the scientific method to develop model-driven analyses and physics-based studies, translating complex findings into compelling artifacts for internal teams and external customers. The role involves designing experiments using mission-level simulations to quantify how technology delivers success to the warfighter. Key technical requirements include AFSIM scripting, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink proficiency. You will perform platform modeling involving aero, fuel, and signature data, alongside payload modeling for radar, communications, and weapons systems. The work focuses on critical defense domains including Counter-Air, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, and Long Range Fires to solve complex problems in the air dominance and strike space.

What you'll do

  • Develop model-driven analyses and create the underlying models using the scientific method.
  • Translate stakeholder questions into physics-based analyses and design experiments using mission-level simulations.
  • Utilize internal modeling and simulation capabilities to provide a competitive advantage over competitors.
  • Quantify how Anduril technology delivers mission success through data-driven analytical products.
  • Write clear, compelling summaries of complex technical findings for both internal teams and external customers.
  • Perform platform and payload modeling including aerodynamics, fuel, signature, radar, and communications.
  • Execute operations analysis studies from initial concept through to final report generation.

What we're looking for

  • Must have at least 3 years of experience in a relevant Science or Engineering field.
  • Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Requires at least 2 years of hands-on AFSIM scripting experience.
  • Proficiency in modeling and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, and Simulink is required.
  • Experience in Platform MS&A including aero, fuel, and signature modeling is required.
  • Experience in Payload MS&A involving radar, EOIR, communications, or weapons payloads is required.
  • Must possess exceptional communication skills to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Requires working knowledge of domains such as OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, or Long Range Fires.

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