Senior Flight Sciences Engineer

1 week, 1 day 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 autonomous drone systems.
  • Perform hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testing and analysis.
  • Design and analyze aerodynamics for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms across multiple design stages.
  • Use CFD and low-order methods to evaluate aircraft performance and improve analysis tools.
  • Develop and maintain in-house aerodynamic analysis tools.
  • Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models.
  • Validate simulation results against wind tunnel and flight test data.
  • Work with flight test personnel to plan and execute aircraft performance tests.
  • Coordinate wind tunnel testing and analyze the resulting aerodynamic data.
  • 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.
  • 7+ years of applicable professional experience with airborne platforms.
  • 7+ 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.
  • 5+ years of programming and data analysis experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, or similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, stability, and control.
  • US person status required due to access to export-controlled information.
  • A passion for defending the United States of America and its allies.
  • 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 is preferred.
  • Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder is preferred.

Benefits

  • US salary range of $191,000 to $253,000.
  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Support for health, recovery, and other life events.

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