Senior Thermal Engineer

3 weeks, 4 days ago
Full-time
Senior
Quality Assurance and Testing
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

  • Execute hand calculations and first-order thermal models using spreadsheets, MATLAB, or Python to guide design decisions.
  • Develop CFD models and simulations to predict temperatures, heat transfer, and fluid behavior.
  • Generate, maintain, and correlate integrated FEMs for imaging platforms.
  • Perform test-model correlation testing to validate analytical predictions.
  • Work with environmental test engineers on test design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing.
  • Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers.
  • Stay current with advances in thermal analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing or already holding an MS or higher in engineering or applied physics with a focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
  • 7+ years of experience in thermal analysis or thermo-physics analysis.
  • 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 performing test-model correlation and test-based characterization of critical modeling input parameters.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional 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.
  • Preferred: general knowledge of climatic and/or dynamic testing, including instrumentation and data acquisition fundamentals.
  • Preferred: experience operating chambers, DAQs, and other major test apparatus.
  • Preferred: CAD skills and ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards.
  • Preferred: experience on immersive interdisciplinary technical projects in collegiate or professional settings.
  • Preferred: basic knowledge of MIL-STD-810 or equivalent.
  • Preferred: experience with EO/IR sensors and structural, thermal, optical performance (STOP) analysis.

Benefits

  • US salary range of $146,000 to $194,000.
  • 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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