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Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer

Anduril· Mission Systems : Imaging Engineering : Imaging - Structural and Thermal Analysis
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Boulder, CO$126k - $167kfull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior Thermal Engineer responsible for performing thermal analysis and owning thermal design aspects across hardware development programs, developing analytical models, and supporting hardware testing in Boulder, CO.

Responsibilities

  • Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before detailed analysis; apply first principles to determine appropriate level of analysis
  • Develop CFD models and simulations to predict temperatures, heat transfer, and fluid characteristics; generate and correlate integrated FEMs for imaging platforms
  • Perform test-model correlation testing to validate analytical predictions
  • Collaborate with environmental test engineers to support design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing of tests to validate models and predictions
  • Prepare technical reports to present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers
  • Stay current with advancements in thermal analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards

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 analytical models and data processing
  • Experience with test-model correlation and test-based characterization of modelling input parameters
  • Ability to work independently and with diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Motivated, self-starting, results oriented, and able to work in a dynamic environment
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:First-principles thermal analysisCFD modelingFinite Element Analysis (FEM)Matlab/PythonTest-model correlationCommunication and reportingIndependent work and collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, recovery, etc.) available to employees
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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