Senior Mission Engineer - Autonomy & Strike Systems

Anduril

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 225,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks Mission Engineering Operations Analysts to translate questions into physics-based analyses and design experiments using mission-level simulations. You will deliver model-driven insights, accompany demonstrations, and quantify how Anduril technology enables warfighter success.

The role requires extensive experience in science/engineering, strong scripting skills, and clear communication with internal teams and external customers.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in a relevant Science or Engineering field.
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Proficiency in modeling and scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, Simulink).
  • Experience in Platform MS&A and Payload MS&A.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of domains such as OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, EW, or Long Range Fires.

Responsibilities

  • 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 internal teams and customers.

Skills

Modeling & scripting
Technical writing
Security clearance
Domain knowledge

Education

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Python
MATLAB
Simulink
AFSIM scripting

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks Mission Engineering Operations Analysts to translate questions into physics-based analyses and design experiments using mission-level simulations. You will deliver model-driven insights, accompany demonstrations, and quantify how Anduril technology enables warfighter success.

The role requires extensive experience in science/engineering, strong scripting skills, and clear communication with internal teams and external customers.

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