Staff Operations Analyst, Mission Engineering, Air Dominance & Strike, Active Clearance

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Operations Analyst in Mission Engineering, Air Dominance & Strike. You will translate stakeholder questions into physics-based analyses, design experiments with mission-level simulations, and generate clear, actionable artifacts accompanying demonstrations.

You will develop model-driven analyses, understand the value of the platform and autonomy products, and deliver concise summaries for internal teams and customers, leveraging advanced MS&A capabilities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in a Science or Engineering field.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• 5+ years of hands-on AFSIM scripting experience.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience with aero, fuel and signature modeling; radar payloads.

Responsibilities

• Develop model-driven analyses using mission-level simulations.
• Understand the transformational value of Anduril’s platform, autonomy, and perception products.
• Use internal Modeling & Simulation capabilities to provide analytical outputs.
• Translate complex findings into clear, compelling summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

AFSIM scripting

Modeling & analysis

Communication

Education

MS or PhD in a relevant field

Tools

AFSIM

RF propagation modeling

Job description

Staff Operations Analyst, Mission Engineering, Air Dominance & Strike, Active Clearance

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is at the forefront of developing defense technologies which feature layered autonomy and can be produced at scale. To support our rapid development and deployment initiatives, our Anduril Mission Engineering Operations Analysts (AME OA) provide rigorous, data-driven analytical products to guide our business strategy, inform requirements, and investigate concepts of employment.

REQUIREMENTS

As an analyst, you will engage directly with internal and external stakeholders to translate their questions into physics-based analyses, often designing experiments using mission-level simulations. You will follow the scientific method and generate clear and compelling analytical artifacts with actionable conclusions. Your analyses will often accompany demonstration events to quantify exactly how Anduril technology delivers mission success to the warfighter.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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 both internal program teams and external customers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of experience in a relevant Science or Engineering field
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• 5+ years of hands‑on AFSIM scripting experience (deeper experience highly valued)
• Proficiency and love of modeling and scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Simulink)
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Platform MS&A - aero, fuel, and signature modeling
  • Payload MS&A - radar, EOIR, communications, or weapons payloads
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information in written, visual and spoken form to diverse audiences
• A working knowledge of domains such as Offensive/Defensive Counter-Air (OCA/DCA), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD/DEAD), Electronic Attack, or Long Range Fires

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of experience in a relevant Science or Engineering field, or equivalent advanced academic experience (e.g., MS, Ph.D.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute an Operations Analysis study from concept to completion, encompassing problem definition, research, model development, data analysis, and report generation
• Signal processing experience— for example, track fusion and filtering techniques
• Experience with RF propagation modeling, including communications, radar, and electronic warfare (EW) modeling

US Salary Range

$220,000 - $260,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.