Senior Thermal Analyst

23 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
IoT and Embedded Systems
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

  • Perform first-order thermal assessments using hand calculations, spreadsheets, and MATLAB/Python models to guide early design decisions.
  • Develop detailed CFD models and simulations to predict temperatures, heat transfer, and fluid characteristics.
  • Generate, maintain, and correlate integrated FEMs for imaging platforms.
  • Perform test-model correlation testing to validate analytical predictions.
  • Work with environmental test engineers to support test design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing.
  • Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to internal teams, management, and external customers.
  • Stay current with advancements in thermal analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards.
  • Support thermal design across hardware development programs from conceptualization through production.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing or holding an MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
  • 7+ years of experience in a thermal analysis or thermo-physics analysis role.
  • Experience with thermal FEA tools such as STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm.
  • Familiarity with MATLAB or Python, or equivalent, for analytical modeling, data acquisition, and post-processing.
  • Experience with test-model correlation and test-based characterization of critical modeling input parameters.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams and key stakeholders.
  • Highly motivated, self-starting, results-oriented, and able to work in a dynamic environment.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • General knowledge of climatic and/or dynamic testing, instrumentation, and data acquisition fundamentals.
  • Ability to operate chambers, DAQs, and other major test apparatus is preferred.
  • CAD skills and ability to create high-quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards are preferred.
  • Experience on an immersive interdisciplinary technical project is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of MIL-STD-810 or equivalent is preferred.
  • Experience with EO/IR sensors and structural, thermal, optical performance (STOP) analysis is relevant to the role.

Benefits

  • US salary range of $146,000 to $194,000 per year.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health, recovery, and future needs through employee benefits.

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