Senior Thermal Engineer

Anduril Industries•Boulder, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Test and Analysis team ensures products are ready for harsh environments through requirements analysis, environmental testing, reliability testing, and manufacturing sustainment. They use analytical modeling, including structural-thermal-optical performance (STOP) analysis, and engineering validation to improve product robustness. The Senior Thermal Analyst will perform thermal analysis and manage thermal design aspects for hardware development programs, from initial assessment to detailed modeling and test support. This role involves working on new projects from conceptualization through production, developing validated and correlated models for rapid prototyping of cutting-edge systems.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or have obtained a MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics
7+ years of experience in a thermal analysis or thermo-physics analysis role
Thermal FEA experience – STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm
Familiarity with Matlab or Python (or equivalent) for developing analytical models and performing data acquisition & post-processing
Experience with performing test-model correlation and test based characterization of critical modelling input parameters
Good at working independently and with various teams and key stakeholders
Highly motivated, self-starting, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of climatic and/or dynamic testing including understanding of various instrumentation and data acquisition fundamentals
Knowledge on how to run and operate chambers, DAQs, and other major test apparatus
CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards
Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
Basic knowledge of MIL-STD-810 or equivalent

Responsibilities

Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed analysis.
Use first principles as a basis for every decision and discern the right level of analysis to apply based on state of hardware design and program goals.
Develop appropriate CFD models and simulations to predict temperatures, heat transfer, and fluid characteristics as needed to meet design schedules.
Generate, maintain, and correlate integrated FEMs for imaging platforms.
Perform test-model correlation testing to validate analytical predictions.
Work closely with environmental test engineers to support the design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing of tests to validate models and predictions.
Prepare technical reports to present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers.
Stay current with advancements in thermal analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards.