Senior Thermal Engineer

Anduril

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Costa Mesa, California, United States First seen 1 day, 17 hours ago Last seen 5 hours, 21 minutes ago Greenhouse

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• Design and analyze thermal systems for advanced defense platforms (drones, aircraft, missiles), owning the complete thermal architecture from first principles through testing and validation • Required expertise includes MS+ degree in engineering/applied physics with heat transfer focus, 5+ years thermal system design experience, and proven aerospace program background • Execute thermal analysis using hand calculations, MATLAB/Python modeling, FEA/CFD tools (ANSYS, STAR-CCM+), and define test protocols with sensor selection and data post-processing • Collaborate cross-functionally to establish thermal requirements, define operating limits, and communicate trade-offs; support prototype testing, failure analysis, and customer reviews • Position based in Costa Mesa, CA with a defense tech company focused on rapid innovation cycles and cutting-edge autonomous systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Thermal Engineering team's work is essential to support our rapid innovation cycle and maintain the performance and reliability of advanced defense technologies.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Sr. Thermal Analysis Engineer to work in Costa Mesa, Ca, with In-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Own the thermal design and analysis of a drone, aircraft, or missile.
Use first principles as a basis for every decision and discern the right level of analysis to apply. Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed design.
Define good thermal architecture to withstand rugged environments and demanding flight envelopes. Define hot, cold, and any other edge cases that need to be analyzed based on industry standards and intended use.
Work with engineers in other disciplines to document power dissipations under different operating modes.
Communicate pros/cons of system architecture with respect to thermal considerations.
Own the thermal FEA/CFD models and predict system performance. Define red/yellow design limits for test and operation.
Define and execute prototype builds and tests to verify thermal designs (do CAD, select sensors and DAQ equipment, post-process data, summarize results, etc.).
Present thermal status at formal reviews internally and with customers. Provide clear understanding of timelines and technical status.
Develop internal tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of analysis.
Support failure reviews and root-cause analysis with test data and thermal analysis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Currently pursuing or have obtained a MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics
In-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics
Experience in the aerospace industry and an aircraft, rocket, or missile program
5+ years of experience designing thermal systems for integrated hardware products
Practical experience designing passive and active thermal management systems
Thermal testing experience –sensor selection, data acquisition, data post-processing
Thermal FEA experience –STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm
CAD experience with SolidWorks or Siemens NX
Passion for defending the United States and her allies
Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience developing code in higher-level languages like Python or MATLAB for applications like lumped thermal capacitance steady state and transient analysis

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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Company:
Anduril
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Type:
Internship
Experience Level:
Senior
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
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