Flight Sciences Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: 94 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 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.

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TL;DR · Flight Sciences Engineer

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The Flight Sciences Engineer joins the Tactical Recon and Strike team to support an autonomous drone fleet. This role focuses on aerodynamic design and analysis for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms across various development maturities. The engineer will develop and maintain in-house aerodynamic analysis tools, perform high-order performance evaluations using Computational Fluid Dynamics, and create high-fidelity flight simulation models to validate aircraft reliability against wind tunnel and flight test results. Key responsibilities include coordinating wind tunnel testing, analyzing flight data to identify system bugs, and preparing technical reports for stakeholders. The role requires proficiency in MATLAB, C++, and Simulink Embedded Coder. The work addresses critical navigation challenges, including attitude and position control, waypoint guidance, and navigating contested environments characterized by communication and GPS-denied conditions to ensure reliable operation of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Skills

Aerodynamics Flight Simulation CFD MATLAB Simulink C++ Embedded C GNC Flight Dynamics Wind Tunnel Testing software in-the-loop

What you'll do

Perform aerodynamic design for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms across all development stages.
Conduct aerodynamic analysis using high/low order methods and develop in-house analysis tools.
Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to evaluate aircraft performance and configuration changes.
Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models to evaluate reliability.
Validate simulation accuracy against wind tunnel data and actual flight test results.
Plan and execute flight tests and wind tunnel testing to gather critical aerodynamic data.
Analyze test data to identify system bugs, performance trends, and areas for improvement.
Prepare technical reports and briefings to communicate findings to internal stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of professional experience with airborne platforms.
4+ years of experience in aerodynamic design, analysis, flight simulation, and flight testing.
4+ years of experience in programming and data analysis using MATLAB, C++, or similar tools.
Hands-on experience with CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms.
Strong understanding of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, stability, and control.
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