Operations Analyst, Mission Engineering, Air Dominance & Strike, Active Clearance

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Ashville, OH · Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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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.

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TL;DR · Operations Analyst, Mission Engineering, Air Dominance & Strike, Active Clearance

Join Anduril’s Mission Engineering team as an Operations Analyst, a role that bridges scientific rigor with strategic business impact. You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to translate complex questions into physics-based analyses using mission-level simulations. Your daily tasks include developing models from scratch, leveraging advanced M&S capabilities for competitive advantage, and communicating findings through compelling summaries and presentations. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, proficiency in Python or MATLAB, and hands-on AFSIM scripting skills. Experience with platform MS&A, payload MS&A, and domains like OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD is preferred. This role demands exceptional communication skills to convey technical insights effectively across diverse audiences.

What you'll do

  • Develop model-driven analysis using the scientific method.
  • Translate stakeholder questions into physics-based analyses and experiments.
  • Utilize advanced internal M&S capabilities to gain competitive advantage.
  • Generate clear, compelling analytical artifacts with actionable conclusions.
  • Communicate complex technical information effectively to diverse audiences.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in a relevant Science or Engineering field
  • Secret security clearance required
  • Proficient in AFSIM scripting and modeling languages like Python, MATLAB, Simulink
  • Experience with platform MS&A (aero, fuel, signature) and payload MS&A (radar, EOIR, comms)
  • Strong communication skills for translating complex technical information to diverse audiences

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