Mission Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike, Early Career

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril in Costa Mesa is seeking a Mission Engineering Operations Analyst to transform defense technology and provide data-driven insights that guide business strategies. You will utilize advanced modeling and simulations to inform decision-making while engaging with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has over 1 year of relevant experience and a U.S. Secret security clearance, along with expertise in modeling languages like Python and MATLAB. Competitive salary range from $129,000 to $171,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits is offered to full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a relevant Science or Engineering field.
• Ability to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Experience with RF, Electronic Warfare, and Radar.

Responsibilities

• Develop model-driven analysis using the scientific method.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear summaries.
• Engage with stakeholders to inform business strategy.

Skills

Modeling and scripting languages proficiency

Exceptional communication skills

Experience in Science or Engineering field

Hands-on AFSIM scripting experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is at the forefront of developing defense technologies which feature layered autonomy and can be produced at scale. To support our rapid development and deployment initiatives, our Anduril Mission Engineering Operations Analysts (AME OA) provide rigorous, data‑driven analytical products to guide our business strategy, inform requirements, and investigate concepts of employment.

As an analyst, you will engage directly with internal and external stakeholders to translate their questions into physics‑based analyses, often designing experiments using mission‑level simulations. You will follow the scientific method and generate clear and compelling analytical artifacts with actionable conclusions. Your analyses will often accompany demonstration events to quantify exactly how Anduril technology delivers mission success to the warfighter.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Employ the scientific method to develop model‑driven analysis (and often the models themselves)
• Develop a deep understanding of the transformational value of Anduril’s platform, autonomy, simulation, and perception products
• Use our advanced internal M&S capabilities to give our analyses and asymmetric advantage over competitors
• Use exceptional writing and verbal communication to translate complex analytical findings into clear and compelling summaries for both internal program teams and external customers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience in a relevant Science or Engineering field
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• 1+ years of hands‑on AFSIM scripting experience (deeper experience highly valued)
• Proficiency and love of modeling and scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Simulink)
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Platform MS&A - aero, fuel, and signature modeling
  • Payload MS&A - radar, EOIR, communications, or weapons payloads
• Experience with any of the following:
  • Radio frequency (RF), Electronic Warfare (EW), Electronic Counter Measures (ECM), Electronic Attack (EA), C5ISRT, Counter Targeting
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information in written, visual and spoken form to diverse audiences
• A working knowledge of domains such as Offensive/Defensive Counter‑Air (OCA/DCA), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD/DEAD), Electronic Attack, or Long Range Fires

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute an Operations Analysis study from concept to completion, encompassing problem definition, research, model development, data analysis, and report generation
• Signal processing experience— for example, track fusion and filtering techniques
• Experience with RF propagation modeling, including communications, radar, and electronic warfare (EW) modeling

Salary

Range: $129,000 — $171,000 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.