Flight Sciences Engineer

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised

Description

  • Develop and validate guidance and control laws for TRS drones.
  • Perform hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testing and analysis.
  • Design aerodynamic configurations for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms across concept through detailed design phases.
  • Conduct aerodynamic analysis using low- and high-order methods, including CFD and in-house tools.
  • Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models.
  • Validate simulation accuracy against wind tunnel and flight test results.
  • Plan and coordinate wind tunnel and flight testing with flight test personnel.
  • Analyze test data to identify performance trends, bugs, failures, and areas for improvement.
  • Prepare technical reports and briefings to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of applicable professional experience with airborne platforms.
  • 4+ years of experience in aerodynamic design and analysis, flight simulation, and flight testing.
  • Hands-on experience with CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms.
  • 4+ years of programming and data analysis experience with tools such as MATLAB and C++.
  • Strong understanding of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, stability, and control.
  • US person status is required due to access to export-controlled information.
  • PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or missile systems is preferred.
  • C/C++ expertise and experience with Simulink Embedded Coder are preferred.

Benefits

  • US salary range of $166,000 to $220,000.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

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