Thermal Engineer: Electronics Cooling for Aerospace & Defense

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Thermal Engineer to own the thermal design of electronic assemblies across air vehicles, maritime, ground systems, and wearables. You will apply heat transfer and fluid dynamics expertise to ensure reliability in demanding environments.

The role requires hands-on experience with thermal analysis, FEA/CFD tools, and prototype testing, with collaboration across electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to balance performance, size, weight, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on thermal analysis and testing across complex systems.
• Experience with FEA/CFD tools and prototype testing is required.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Own the thermal design of electronic assemblies across platforms.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and systems teams to balance performance and size.

Skills

Thermal analysis

FEA/CFD tools

Prototype testing

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

FEA/CFD software

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Thermal Engineer to own the thermal design of electronic assemblies across air vehicles, maritime, ground systems, and wearables. You will apply heat transfer and fluid dynamics expertise to ensure reliability in demanding environments.

The role requires hands-on experience with thermal analysis, FEA/CFD tools, and prototype testing, with collaboration across electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to balance performance, size, weight, and