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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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The Senior Thermal Engineer role within the Hypersonic Air Vehicles team involves leading thermal design and analysis for unmanned air vehicles across various stages of development, from conceptual to detailed design. This includes defining thermal system architectures, conducting CFD and FEA analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure high-performance systems in complex environments. The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Applied Physics, along with extensive experience using tools like STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB, and Python for thermal analysis and modeling. They should also possess strong CAD skills, particularly with SolidWorks or Siemens NX, and be capable of preparing formal documentation such as specifications and technical reports. The role demands expertise in high-speed flight regimes and material response under extreme conditions, requiring a top-secret security clearance.