Mission Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$166,000–$200,000 / yr
Posted
124 days ago
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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 · Mission Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

JOB TITLE: Mission Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike The Mission Engineering Operations Analysts team requires a Mission Engineer to provide data-driven analytical products that guide business strategy, inform requirements, and investigate concepts of employment. You will employ the scientific method to develop model-driven analyses and physics-based simulations to quantify how technology delivers mission success. Key responsibilities include designing experiments, developing models, and translating complex findings into compelling summaries for internal teams and external customers. You will utilize AFSIM scripting, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink to perform platform and payload modeling, including aero, fuel, signature, radar, and weapons systems. The role addresses technical problems in domains such as Offensive/Defensive Counter-Air, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, and Electronic Warfare, focusing on providing an asymmetric advantage through advanced autonomy, perception products, and simulation capabilities.

What you'll do

  • Develop model-driven analyses and physics-based models using the scientific method.
  • Design experiments using mission-level simulations to investigate concepts of employment.
  • Translate complex analytical findings into clear summaries for internal teams and external customers.
  • Use internal modeling and simulation capabilities to provide a competitive advantage over rivals.
  • Quantify how technology delivers mission success during demonstration events.
  • Perform platform and payload modeling including aero, fuel, signature, radar, and communications.
  • Lead operations analysis studies from initial problem definition through to final report generation.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in a relevant Science or Engineering field.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • 2+ years of hands-on AFSIM scripting experience.
  • Proficiency in modeling and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, or Simulink.
  • Demonstrated experience in platform MS&A (aero, fuel, signature) and payload MS&A (radar, EOIR, communications, or weapons).
  • Working knowledge of domains such as OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, or Long Range Fires.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance (preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and execute an Operations Analysis study from concept to completion (preferred).
  • Signal processing experience, such as track fusion and filtering techniques (preferred).
  • Experience with RF propagation modeling, including communications, radar, and electronic warfare (preferred).

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