Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer – CFD/FEA for Hardware

Anduril Industries; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Lexington, MA is seeking a Senior Thermal Analyst to own thermal design aspects across hardware development programs. You will run first-order analyses, develop CFD models, and create validated, correlated thermal models to accelerate prototyping of cutting-edge systems.

The role requires a MS or higher in engineering or applied physics with heat transfer and fluid dynamics, plus 7+ years in thermal analysis.

Qualifications

• MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
• 7+ years of experience in a thermal analysis or thermo-physics analysis role.
• Thermal FEA experience – STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm.
• Familiarity with Matlab or Python for developing analytical models and performing data acquisition & post-processing.
• Experience with performing test-model correlation and test based characterization of critical modelling input parameters.

Responsibilities

• Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before detailed analysis.
• Develop CFD models and simulations to predict temperatures, heat transfer, and fluid characteristics and correlate integrated FEMs for imaging platforms.
• Perform test-model correlation testing to validate analytical predictions.
• Collaborate with environmental test engineers to support instrument selection, execution, and data processing of tests to validate models.
• Prepare technical reports to present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers.
• Stay current with advancements in thermal analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards.

Skills

First principles

CFD modeling

Test-model correlation

Data analysis

MATLAB

Python

Education

MS or higher in engineering or applied physics (heat transfer & fluid dynamics)

Tools

STAR-CCM+

ANSYS

Icepak

Flotherm

Job description

Anduril Industries in Lexington, MA is seeking a Senior Thermal Analyst to own thermal design aspects across hardware development programs. You will run first-order analyses, develop CFD models, and create validated, correlated thermal models to accelerate prototyping of cutting-edge systems.

The role requires a MS or higher in engineering or applied physics with heat transfer and fluid dynamics, plus 7+ years in thermal analysis.