Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer — Imaging Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Lexington, MA seeks a Senior Thermal Analyst to own thermal design aspects across hardware development programs. You will develop detailed analytical models, mature prototype designs, and support hardware testing with validated predictions.

Responsibilities include first-principles hand calculations, CFD modeling, test-model correlation, and cross-functional collaboration with environmental test engineers. Eligible for U.S.

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 data processing.
• Experience with performing test-model correlation and test-based characterization of critical modelling input parameters.
• Good at working independently and with various teams and key stakeholders.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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; maintain FEMs for imaging platforms.
• Perform test-model correlation testing to validate analytical predictions.
• Collaborate with environmental test engineers to support tests, instrumentation, execution, and data processing.
• 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

Independent work

Team collaboration

Self-starting

Results oriented

Education

MS in engineering or applied physics

Tools

STAR-CCM+

ANSYS

Icepak

Flotherm

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Anduril Industries in Lexington, MA seeks a Senior Thermal Analyst to own thermal design aspects across hardware development programs. You will develop detailed analytical models, mature prototype designs, and support hardware testing with validated predictions.

Responsibilities include first-principles hand calculations, CFD modeling, test-model correlation, and cross-functional collaboration with environmental test engineers. Eligible for U.S.