Senior Flight Sciences Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: 94 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Senior Flight Sciences Engineer

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The Senior Flight Sciences Engineer joins the Tactical Recon and Strike team to support the development of autonomous drone fleets. This role focuses on aerodynamic design and analysis for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms across various design maturities. The engineer will develop high-fidelity flight simulation models, perform computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, and manage wind tunnel testing to evaluate aircraft performance. Key responsibilities include validating guidance and control laws, analyzing test data to identify system bugs, and creating technical reports for stakeholders. Candidates must possess expertise in aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and stability. Required technical skills include proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, and C++, along with experience in hardware and software in-the-loop testing. The role addresses critical navigation challenges, including operating in contested environments where communication or GPS signals are denied.

Skills

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

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 and low order methods to predict and enhance aircraft performance.
Develop and maintain an in-house suite of tools for aerodynamic analysis and evaluation.
Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models to evaluate aircraft reliability.
Validate simulation accuracy against wind tunnel data and actual flight test results.
Plan and execute flight tests in coordination with personnel to evaluate aircraft performance.
Coordinate wind tunnel testing to gather critical aerodynamic data for system improvement.
Analyze test data to identify system bugs, performance trends, and areas for technical improvement.

What we're looking for

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