Aerodynamics Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles
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Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 146000 - 194000
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
TheAir Dominance and Strike Aerodynamics Engineering Team is responsible for the advanced aerodynamic design and analysis for Group 5 hypersonic air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Aerodynamics Engineers own thefull development lifecycle from conceptual design to flight test planning execution and analysis ensuringhigh-performance resilient and scalable systems that meet the demands ofcomplex contested environments.
WHAT YOULL 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 (i.e. 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 computational fluid dynamics and a foundational understanding of compressible flow
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance
US Salary Range
$146000 - $194000 USD
The 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:
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.
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