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Overview Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril is developing AI-powered, end-to-end defense solutions and is expanding its Space capabilities with Lattice OS and modular payloads to address threats in space. We are seeking a Thermal Engineer, Space to own the thermal design, analysis, testing, and vendor management for space hardware development, and to contribute to the protection of space mission systems. What You’ll Do Own the thermal design, analysis, test, and associated component vendor management of a space hardware development program. Use first principles as a basis for every decision and discern the right level of analysis to apply. Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed design. Define good thermal architecture to withstand the space environments. Define and quantify hot, cold, and any other edge cases that drive the system. Communicate pros/cons of system architecture with respect to thermal considerations. Present thermal status at formal reviews internally and with customers. Provide clear understanding of timelines and technical status. Develop internal tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of analysis. Develop, prepare, and execute thermal tests to inform analysis and reduce risk on key hardware assemblies. Develop a database of materials, thermal properties, and vendors of thermal hardware for use in space. Support failure reviews and root-cause analysis with test data and thermal analysis. Qualifications Required Qualifications BS, MS, or higher degree in engineering, applied physics, or hard science Demonstrated knowledge of heat transfer in academic and/or professional setting Proficiency in Thermal Desktop or equivalent thermal simulation tool Hands on experience prototyping hardware and conducting thermal tests. Experience with CAD, selecting instrumentation, post-processing data, correlating models CAD experience (Siemens NX preferred) Passion for defending the United States and her allies Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities Preferred Qualifications 2+ years professional experience as a thermal analyst using Thermal Desktop Design or test experience on a space platform Experience developing code in higher-level languages like Python or MATLAB for applications like lumped thermal capacitance steady state and transient analysis Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance. Salary and Benefits US Salary Range: $120,000—$180,000 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 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. Platinum Healthcare Benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans where applicable Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered, with option to purchase additional coverage Generous PTO and holiday calendar Caregiver & Wellness Leave and Family Planning & Parenting Support Mental Health resources and access to additional work-life services Professional development stipend Relocation assistance (where eligible) 401(k) retirement savings plan (US roles) Equal Opportunity Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Anduril’s applicant privacy policy, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril Industries

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