Thermal Analysis Engineer - CFD/FEA for Cutting-Edge Systems

Anduril Industries; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Waltham, MA is seeking a Thermal Engineer to own thermal design across hardware programs. You will perform first-order assessments, develop detailed analytical models, and guide architecture from concept through production to ensure robust performance.

You will develop CFD/FEA models to predict temperatures and heat transfer, perform test-model correlation, and collaborate with environmental test engineers to validate predictions and enable rapid prototyping of cutting‑edge

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 processing.
• Experience with performing test-model correlation and test based characterization of critical modelling input parameters.
• Independent, able to work with teams and stakeholders; highly motivated in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed analysis.
• 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 design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing of tests.
• Prepare technical reports to present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers.

Education

MS or higher degree 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 Waltham, MA is seeking a Thermal Engineer to own thermal design across hardware programs. You will perform first-order assessments, develop detailed analytical models, and guide architecture from concept through production to ensure robust performance.

You will develop CFD/FEA models to predict temperatures and heat transfer, perform test-model correlation, and collaborate with environmental test engineers to validate predictions and enable rapid prototyping of cutting‑edge