Flight Sciences Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

This role will be responsible for guidance and control law development and validation, hardware and software in-the-loop test and analysis, and cutting edge navigation solutions supporting the entire range of drones within TRS.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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
Testing: Work with Flight Test personnel to plan and execute tests to evaluate aircraft performance
Plan and coordinate wind tunnel testing to gather aerodynamic data
Analyze test data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.
Utilize flight test data to identify system bugs and failures
Prepare technical reports and briefings to communicate findings with stakeholders.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.