Mission Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike, Early Career

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks an early-career Mission Engineer to conduct rigorous, model-driven analyses supporting air dominance and strike capabilities. You'll translate stakeholder questions into physics-based simulations and analytical products that demonstrate how Anduril's autonomous defense technologies deliver military advantage.

What you'll do

• Develop model-driven analyses using the scientific method and internal modeling & simulation capabilities
• Design and execute mission-level simulation experiments to answer business and technical questions
• Build deep understanding of Anduril's autonomy, platform, perception, and simulation products
• Create clear written and verbal summaries of complex analytical findings for internal teams and external customers
• Conduct operations analysis studies from problem definition through report generation
• Quantify mission success impact of defense technologies through demonstration support

What they're looking for

• AFSIM scripting (1+ years hands-on experience)
• Python or MATLAB programming
• Modeling and simulation (M&S) expertise
• Platform MS&A (aerodynamics, fuel, signature modeling)
• Payload MS&A (radar, EOIR, communications, weapons)
• RF/Electronic Warfare/EW knowledge
• Technical writing and presentation
• Signal processing or RF propagation modeling

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $129,000–$171,000 USD
• Equity grants included in most full-time offers
• Top-tier benefits package for full-time employees
• Work on cutting-edge autonomous defense technology
• Direct engagement with internal and external stakeholders