Flight Sciences Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Anduril Industries

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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1959 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1773 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Flight Sciences Engineer

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Join our dynamic Flight Sciences team as a senior engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in the aerodynamic design and analysis of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing high-fidelity flight simulation models, conducting detailed performance evaluations using CFD tools, and coordinating wind tunnel tests to gather critical aerodynamic data. You’ll need hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink, proficiency in programming languages like C++ or Python, and a strong grasp of aerodynamics and flight dynamics. This role involves working on cutting-edge aerospace projects that demand precision and innovation at scale, ensuring the reliability and performance of our aircraft through rigorous testing and analysis.

Skills

MATLAB Simulink CFD Python C++ Data Analysis Computational Fluid Dynamics Wind Tunnel Testing Flight Test Data Analysis Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering High-Fidelity Simulation MATLAB/Simulink Stability and Control Aerodynamics

What you'll do

  • Conduct aerodynamic design and analysis for various aircraft platforms.
  • Develop and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models for performance evaluation.
  • Plan and coordinate wind tunnel testing to gather aerodynamic data.
  • Analyze test data to identify trends and areas for improvement in aircraft performance.
  • Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools for detailed aero performance analysis.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in aerodynamic design and analysis, flight simulation, and testing.
  • Hands-on experience with CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent platforms.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as MATLAB, C++, etc.
  • US person status required for access to export-controlled information.
  • Deep understanding of aerodynamics, stability, control, and aircraft performance evaluation.

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