Air-Vehicle Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization (MDAO) Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$166,000–$220,000 / yr
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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 · Air-Vehicle Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization (MDAO) Engineer

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Join Anduril's Air Dominance & Strike Division as an Air-Vehicle Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization (MDAO) Engineer, a senior-level role driving the integration of advanced weapon systems. You will lead MDAO initiatives by collaborating with technical teams to execute trade studies and develop robust workflows using commercial frameworks, while also pioneering AI solutions within these processes. Your daily tasks include designing parameterized CAD models, accelerating design insights through early model integration, and optimizing multi-fidelity workflows. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in aircraft and missile design, proficiency in Python or MATLAB, and expertise in optimization methods like UQ and DOE. This role demands a deep understanding of computational engineering analysis and the ability to bridge hardware and software development for mission-critical systems.

Skills

Python MATLAB Git C C++ FORTRAN ModeFRONTIER VOLTA Siemens HEEDS MDAO DOE UQ AI CAD scripting 6DOF simulations

What you'll do

  • Lead MDAO initiatives by defining and executing critical trade studies using commercial frameworks.
  • Develop strategic roadmaps for MDAO capabilities to deploy multi-fidelity workflows across programs.
  • Design parameterized CAD-based geometry models to enable multidisciplinary analysis.
  • Integrate disciplinary models early in the design process to inform tradespace decisions.
  • Apply cutting-edge AI solutions within MDAO workflows to enhance efficiency and discovery.
  • Identify gaps and bottlenecks in workflows, recommending continuous improvement solutions.
  • Execute automated MDAO workflows including DOE, optimizations, sensitivity analyses, and UQ.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in aircraft and/or missile design and analysis.
  • Expertise in developing MDAO methods across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Proven experience in deploying MDAO workflows and toolsets.
  • Proficiency in optimization, sensitivity analysis, UQ, and DOE methods.
  • Ability to apply AI models to enhance or accelerate engineering processes.
  • Strong background in scripting languages (Python, MATLAB) with version control.
  • Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex MDAO insights.

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