Warhead Design & Test Engineer – Modeling and Simulation

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

22h

About The Position

We are looking for Warhead simulation expert in Costa Mesa, Ca. with experience designing advanced explosive ordnances and or advanced munitions systems.

Requirements

BS or higher degree in mechanical, aerospace, explosives, or another engineering discipline.
2-10 years’ work experience as an individual contributing engineer, focused on mechanical design, analysis, and testing of warheads or ordnance systems.
Experience using multi-physics modeling and simulation tools such as ALE3D, Ansys Autodyn/LS-Dyna, CTH, EPIC, Matlab, Python, Sierra, Velodyne, Zapotec
Test experience including data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination
Ability to travel as required for testing (surges up to 25%)
Experience preparing engineering documentation (i.e. specifications, test procedures, technical reports, drawings, etc.)
Passion for defending the United States and her allies
Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or Top-Secret or DOE L or Q)
Expert level experience with multi-physics modeling and simulation tools
Experience with munitions testing
Experience with CAD design tools such as SolidWorks or NX CAD
Prior experience in explosive operations and/or handling munitions
Experience with the DoD Weapons Safety Boards
Experience designing and scaling production of mechanical components at volume
Experience developing or testing complex electrical or mechatronics systems

Responsibilities

Leverage academic studies and literature, empirical data, and simulation to steer the design of warheads and missile/ordnance systems from concept design maturity to production.
Analyze lethality and performance using hand-calculations (Gurney equations) and multi-physics modeling and simulation tools (CTH, Sierra, Zapotec, etc.)
Create pre-test predictions and correlate models with test data.
Manage arena and system testing of munitions products from end-to-end, including project planning, design of experiments, and safety.
Capture test video, compile data from ground and flight tests, and analyze results.
Assemble/disassemble explosive test articles and precision targets.

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.