Flight Sciences Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)full time

On Site

mid

$166k–$220k

H1B: no

Anduril Industries Flight Sciences Engineer responsible for aerodynamic design, analysis, and flight simulation development for unmanned aerial vehicles. Support flight test planning and execution.

Responsibilities

Aerodynamic Design & Analysis:
Aerodynamic design of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms at conceptual, preliminary, and detail design maturities
aerodynamic analysis of unmanned air vehicles, using both low and high order methods, including analysis tool development and improvement as needed
Conduct detailed analysis to predict and enhance aero performance.
Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools and low-order methods for performance evaluation.
Develop and maintain in-house suite of aerodynamic analysis tools.
Evaluate impacts of configuration changes on performance of the aircraft.
Flight Simulation Development:
Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models.
Utilize simulation to evaluate aircraft performance and reliability.
Validate simulation accuracy against wind tunnel and flight test results
Work with Flight Test personnel to plan and execute tests to evaluate aircraft performance

Qualification

Hands-on experience with CFD toolsPhD in Aerospace EngineeringC/C++ ExpertiseExperience with Simulink Embedded Coder$166

Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
4+ years 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 experience in programming and data analysis skills (MATLAB, C++, etc.)
Strong understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics, stability, and control
A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
US person status is required as this position requires access to export controlled information

Preferred

PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems
C/C++ Expertise
Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder
$166,000—$220,000 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:

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Company

Anduril Industries

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