Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer – Defense Systems

Hardware FYI; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Waltham, MA is seeking a Thermal Engineer to join our Test and Analysis team. You will own thermal design aspects across hardware development programs, execute first-order assessments, and develop validated analytical models to support rapid prototyping of cutting-edge systems.

Ideal candidate has MS or higher in engineering, extensive thermal analysis experience, and comfort creating CFD/FEM models; eligibility for U.S. security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding an MS or higher 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 analytical models and data processing.
• Experience with test-model correlation and test-based characterization of critical modelling input parameters.
• Ability to work independently and with various teams and stakeholders.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute hand calculations, spreadsheets, 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; maintain FEMs for imaging platforms.
• Perform test-model correlation testing to validate analytical predictions.
• Collaborate with environmental test engineers on design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing of tests.
• 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

Thermal analysis

FEA software

MATLAB/Python

Test-model correlation

Independent work

Security clearance eligibility

Education

MS in Engineering or Applied Physics (Heat Transfer & Fluids)

Tools

STAR-CCM+

ANSYS

Icepak

Flotherm

CAD software

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Anduril Industries in Waltham, MA is seeking a Thermal Engineer to join our Test and Analysis team. You will own thermal design aspects across hardware development programs, execute first-order assessments, and develop validated analytical models to support rapid prototyping of cutting-edge systems.

Ideal candidate has MS or higher in engineering, extensive thermal analysis experience, and comfort creating CFD/FEM models; eligibility for U.S. security clearance is required.