divh2Flight Sciences Engineer - Tactical, Reconnaissance and Strike Division/h2pCosta Mesa, California, United States/ppAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years./ph3About The Team/h3pThe Tactical Recon and Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces./ppThe guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) team within TRS performs implementation, analysis, test, and validation for GNC software solutions supporting our autonomous drone fleet. Applications include attitude and position control, waypoint and terminal guidance engagements, and navigating contested environments including communication and GPS denied environments./ph3About The Job/h3pThis 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./ppstrongWhat Youll Do/strong/pullistrongAerodynamic Design Analysis:/strong/liulliAerodynamic design of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms at conceptual, preliminary, and detail design maturities/liliAerodynamic analysis of unmanned air vehicles, using both low and high order methods, including analysis tool development and improvement as needed/liliConduct detailed analysis to predict and enhance aero performance./liliUtilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools and low-order methods for performance evaluation./liliDevelop and maintain in-house suite of aerodynamic analysis tools./liliEvaluate impacts of configuration changes on performance of the aircraft./li/ullistrongFlight Simulation Development:/strong/liulliDesign, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models./liliUtilize simulation to evaluate aircraft performance and reliability./liliValidate simulation accuracy against wind tunnel and flight test results/li/ullistrongTesting:/strong/liulliWork with Flight Test personnel to plan and execute tests to evaluate aircraft performance/liliPlan and coordinate wind tunnel testing to gather aerodynamic data/liliAnalyze test data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement./liliUtilize flight test data to identify system bugs and failures/liliPrepare technical reports and briefings to communicate findings with stakeholders./li/ul/ulpstrongRequired Qualifications/strong/pulliBachelors or Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field./lili4+ years applicable professional experience with airborne platforms/lili4+ years of experience in aerodynamic design and analysis, flight simulation, and flight testing/liliHands-on experience with CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms/lili4+ years experience in programming and data analysis skills (MATLAB, C++, etc.)/liliStrong understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics, stability, and control/liliA passion for defending the United States of America and its allies/liliUS person status is required as this position requires access to export controlled information/li/ulpstrongPreferred Qualifications/strong/pulliPhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field/liliExperience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems/liliC/C++ Expertise/liliExperience with Simulink Embedded Coder/li/ulpUS Salary Range/pp$166,000 - $220,000 USD/ppThe 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:/ph3strongBenefits/strong/h3pAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits./ph3strongProtecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams/strong/h3pAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. Weve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information./ppTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:/pullipstrongNo Financial Requests:/strong Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates./p/lilistrongPlease always verify communications:/strong/liulliDirect from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address./liliVia Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. 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