Aerospace Flight Dynamics & Guidance Engineer

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive health benefits

Equity grants

Comprehensive support programs

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer specializing in guidance and control law development for drones. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering and over four years of applicable experience, including aerodynamic design and flight simulation.

The role involves conducting a range of analyses and simulation tasks to enhance drone performance. Benefits include competitive salary ranges from $166,000 to $220,000 and comprehensive employee support programs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years applicable professional experience with airborne platforms.
• 4+ years of experience in aerodynamic design and analysis, flight simulation, and flight testing.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics, stability, and control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aerodynamic design and analysis for various drone platforms.
• Develop high-fidelity flight simulation models.
• Plan and execute tests to evaluate aircraft performance.

Skills

Aerodynamic design and analysis

Flight simulation

Programming skills (MATLAB, C++)

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

CFD tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer specializing in guidance and control law development for drones. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering and over four years of applicable experience, including aerodynamic design and flight simulation.

The role involves conducting a range of analyses and simulation tasks to enhance drone performance. Benefits include competitive salary ranges from $166,000 to $220,000 and comprehensive employee support programs.