Warhead Design Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$129,000–$171,000 / yr
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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 · Warhead Design Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

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Join the Lethality team as a Warhead Design Engineer — Modeling & Simulation in Costa Mesa, CA, where you will use academic literature, empirical data, and computational modeling to guide warhead design from concept through production. You’ll analyze lethality using hand-calculations and multi-physics simulation tools like CTH and Sierra, create pre-test predictions, manage arena testing, and correlate model outputs with test data. This role requires a BS or higher in an engineering discipline, 2-10 years of relevant experience, expertise in multi-physics modeling tools, and active U.S. security clearance. Ideal candidates will have munitions testing experience, CAD design skills, and knowledge of explosive operations, contributing to Anduril’s mission by reducing physical testing through smarter simulation and planning.

Skills

Python Matlab CTH Sierra Zapotec ALE3D Ansys Autodyn LS-Dyna EPIC SolidWorks NX CAD CAD CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Use academic literature and simulation to guide warhead design from concept to production.
  • Analyze lethality and performance using multi-physics modeling tools like CTH, Sierra, Zapotec.
  • Create pre-test predictions and correlate models with actual test data for accuracy.
  • Manage end-to-end testing of munitions products, including planning and safety considerations.
  • Translate test results into improved future designs and technical reports.

What we're looking for

  • BS or higher degree in mechanical, aerospace, explosives, or another engineering discipline.
  • 2-10 years of experience in warhead or ordnance system design and analysis.
  • Expert level experience with multi-physics modeling and simulation tools.
  • Experience preparing detailed engineering documentation and technical reports.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Hands-on experience with munitions testing and CAD design tools.

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