ABOUT THE JOB
This 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.
What You’ll Do
Aerodynamic Design & Analysis
Aerodynamic design of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms at conceptual, preliminary, and detail design maturities
aerodynamic analysis of unmanned air vehicles, using both low and high order methods, including analysis tool development and improvement as needed
Conduct detailed analysis to predict and enhance aero performance.
Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools and low-order methods for performance evaluation.
Develop and maintain in-house suite of aerodynamic analysis tools.
Evaluate impacts of configuration changes on performance of the aircraft.
Flight Simulation Development
Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models.
Utilize simulation to evaluate aircraft performance and reliability.
Validate simulation accuracy against wind tunnel and flight test results
Testing
Work with Flight Test personnel to plan and execute tests to evaluate aircraft performance
Plan and coordinate wind tunnel testing to gather aerodynamic data
Analyze test data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.
Utilize flight test data to identify system bugs and failures
Prepare technical reports and briefings to communicate findings with stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
4+ years applicable professional experience with airborne platforms
4+ years of experience in aerodynamic design and analysis, flight simulation, and flight testing
Hands-on experience with CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms
4+ years experience in programming and data analysis skills (MATLAB, C++, etc.)
Strong understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics, stability, and control
A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
US person status is required as this position requires access to export controlled information
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems
C/C++ Expertise
Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder
US Salary Range
$167,000—$222,000 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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