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Senior Mission Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike, Active Clearance

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Mission Engineering : Operations Analysis
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Costa Mesa, CA$180k - $225kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior analyst in Anduril’s AME OA program delivering data-driven, physics-based analyses to guide strategy, inform requirements, and investigate concepts of employment for defense technology and autonomy platforms.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in a relevant Science or Engineering field
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • 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
  • Working knowledge of domains such as Offensive/Defensive Counter-Air (OCA/DCA), ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, or Long Range Fires

Skills

Required:Scientific modelingScripting and modeling languagesMS&A (Modeling, Simulation & Analysis)Communication and presentation

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and more)
  • Competitive compensation including equity grants (part of total compensation)
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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