Flight Sciences Engineer - Tactical, Reconnaissance and Strike Division

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
today

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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Flight Sciences Engineer - Tactical, Reconnaissance and Strike Division

The Flight Sciences Engineer role at Anduril’s Tactical Recon and Strike Division involves developing guidance and control laws, conducting hardware and software in-the-loop tests, and creating cutting-edge navigation solutions for autonomous drones. This position requires aerodynamic design and analysis of various drone types using CFD tools and MATLAB/Simulink, as well as flight simulation development to evaluate aircraft performance and reliability. The engineer will also collaborate with Flight Test personnel to plan and execute wind tunnel and flight tests, analyze data, and identify areas for improvement. Essential skills include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, 4+ years of professional experience with airborne platforms, proficiency in CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, and programming languages like C++. The role demands expertise in aerodynamics, stability, and control, along with a passion for national defense.

What you'll do

  • Develop and validate guidance and control laws for autonomous drone systems.
  • Conduct aerodynamic design and analysis using CFD tools and low-order methods.
  • Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models.
  • Plan and execute wind tunnel tests to gather aerodynamic data.
  • Analyze test data to identify performance trends and system bugs.

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 like MATLAB, C++, etc.
  • US person status required for access to export-controlled information.

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