About the job
Anduril Industries develops advanced defense technology for the U. S. and allied military forces. The company integrates modern approaches in autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking. Their Lattice OS platform supports rapid development and deployment of new military systems.
The Thermal Engineering team at Anduril plays a key role in supporting innovation while ensuring that systems remain reliable and high-performing. Team members contribute throughout the development cycle, from early concepts to ground and flight testing, building solutions that can withstand demanding and contested environments.
Role overview
This Staff Thermal Engineer position focuses on unmanned hypersonic air vehicles. The role covers all stages of development, from initial concept through detailed design and testing. Work involves defining thermal system architectures, selecting materials, and ensuring vehicles perform under extreme flight conditions.
What you will do
- Lead thermal design and analysis for unmanned air vehicles, from concept through detailed design.
- Define system architectures and select materials for vehicles operating in extreme environments.
- Apply CFD, FEA, and related engineering tools to analyze thermal performance.
- Model material behavior under combined thermal and mechanical loads.
- Perform transient thermal analysis for complex mission profiles.
- Plan, execute, and analyze ground tests in specialized thermal facilities.
- Oversee planning and execution of flight tests, including post-flight thermal data analysis.
- Use first principles and develop MATLAB or Python models to support design decisions.
- Collaborate with teams in aerodynamics, structures, electrical, and systems engineering to deliver integrated solutions.
- Present thermal analysis and project status during formal reviews with internal teams and clients.
- Write and update technical documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and reports.
