Senior Thermal Analyst – CFD/FEA & STOP Modeling

Anduril-1; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Equity grants

Top-tier health coverage

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Senior Thermal Analyst to own thermal design across hardware programs, performing first-order assessments and developing validated models from concept to production.

You will execute CFD/FEA, correlate test data, and collaborate with environmental test engineers to ensure robust performance under harsh environments. A US security clearance is eligible.

Qualifications

• 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 (or equivalent) 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
• 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 jumping into detailed analysis. Use first principles as a basis for every decision and discern the right level of analysis to apply based on state of hardware design and program goals
• Develop appropriate CFD models and simulations to predict temperatures, heat transfer, and fluid characteristics as needed to meet design schedules. Generate, maintain, and correlate integrated FEMs for imaging platforms.
• Perform test-model correlation testing to validate analytical predictions
• Work closely with environmental test engineers to support the design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing of tests to validate models and predictions, including fundamental
• 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

Analytical modeling

Independent work

Stakeholder collaboration

Python

MATLAB

Education

MS in engineering or applied physics with focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics

Tools

STAR-CCM+

ANSYS

Icepak

Flotherm

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Anduril Industries in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Senior Thermal Analyst to own thermal design across hardware programs, performing first-order assessments and developing validated models from concept to production.

You will execute CFD/FEA, correlate test data, and collaborate with environmental test engineers to ensure robust performance under harsh environments. A US security clearance is eligible.