Mission Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
124 days ago
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Below market

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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 · Mission Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

The Mission Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike, Early Career joins the Mission Engineering Operations Analysts team to provide data-driven analytical products that guide business strategy and inform requirements. This role involves using the scientific method to develop model-driven analyses and physics-based simulations to investigate concepts of employment. You will translate complex findings into compelling summaries for internal teams and external customers, quantifying how technology delivers mission success. Key responsibilities include platform and payload modeling for aero, fuel, signature, radar, and weapons systems. Required skills include AFSIM scripting, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink. You must possess a U.S. Secret security clearance and knowledge of domains like Offensive/Defensive Counter-Air, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, and Electronic Warfare. The work focuses on providing asymmetric advantages through advanced simulation and perception products.

What you'll do

  • Develop model-driven analyses and physics-based models using the scientific method.
  • Translate stakeholder questions into mission-level simulations and analytical products.
  • Use internal modeling and simulation capabilities to provide a competitive advantage.
  • Quantify how technology delivers mission success during demonstration events.
  • Translate complex analytical findings into clear summaries for internal teams and customers.
  • Lead operations analysis studies from initial concept through report generation.
  • Model platform and payload characteristics including aero, fuel, radar, and communications.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years of experience in a relevant Science or Engineering field.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • 1+ 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).
  • Experience with RF, Electronic Warfare, Electronic Counter Measures, Electronic Attack, C5ISRT, or Counter Targeting.
  • 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.
  • 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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