Propulsion Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Anduril is a defense technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defense sector. Our technology helps our customers solve their toughest challenges by enabling them to make better, more informed decisions in the life-and-death situations. We’ve assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of the United States and our allies. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact, come join Anduril and build the future of defense!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop performance models of engines used in both vehicle performance modeling and in component design. This includes generating run-able cycle decks for turbine and piston engine
• Participate in technology trade studies and tool selection. Gather and define mission-level requirements then generate derived requirements to architect the system plan
• Building and exercising 0D/1D models to analyze and optimize engine and power system performance (including the generator side of hybrid power systems)
• Create test and simulation fixtures that operate with both software- and hardware-in-the-loop
• Analyze test data captured from control systems, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate engine performance and controller behavior, or debug incidents

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering; Master’s degree is a plus
• 5+ years of simulation / performance analysis experience in a professional role
• Experience with Gamma Technologies GT Power for combustion engine and turbomachinery development
• Candidate should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines
• Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings
• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) experience with sound knowledge of engine modeling & simulation
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you!