Aerodynamics Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles

Aerodynamics Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles Anduril Industries Full-time California Anduril is a defense technology company committed to transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Air Dominance and Strike Aerodynamics Engineering Team is responsible for the advanced aerodynamic design and analysis for Group 5 hypersonic air vehicles and missile platforms. Aerodynamics Engineers own the full development lifecycle from conceptual design to flight test planning, execution and analysis, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable systems for complex, contested environments. What You'll Do Aerodynamics design of unmanned air vehicles/missiles at conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design maturities Aerodynamics analysis of unmanned air vehicles, using both low and high order methods, including analysis tool development and improvement as needed Stability and control analysis Trajectory optimization for performance analysis, vehicle conceptual trades, and sensitivities Aerothermodynamic analysis of flight vehicles in high-speed environments Aircraft performance modeling and simulation Aerodynamic loads generation Wind tunnel test planning, execution, and analysis Flight test planning, execution, and analysis Required Qualifications BS or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering Experience with a variety of aerodynamic analysis techniques including hand calculations, lower-order codes, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Strong programming skills in higher-level languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python) for internal tool development in a version-controlled environment Experience preparing formal documentation (specifications, test procedures, technical reports, etc.) Passion for defending the United States and her allies Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications StarCCM+ experience Experience evaluating external aerodynamics characteristics of a vehicle in the supersonic or hypersonic flow regime Experience with aerothermal analysis Experience leveraging trajectory optimization software for performance analysis, vehicle conceptual trades, and/or sensitivities Knowledge of high-speed aerodynamic laminar, transitional, and turbulent simulation techniques Experience with chemical kinetics modeling and simulation Experience with combustion CFD and a foundational understanding of compressible flow Active U.S. Secret security clearance US Salary Range $146,000—$194,000 USD (base salary only). The actual offer may vary based on qualifications and business considerations. Competitive equity grants are also included. Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost. UK & AUS Roles: Full cost coverage of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: Annual contribution toward private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Competitive PTO with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver and wellness leave are available. Family planning & parenting support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, plus related resources. Mental health resources: Free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and coaching. Professional development: Annual reimbursement for development courses and conferences. 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 mega‑backdoor Roth options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™