Full-Time

Senior Hydrodynamic Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Posted on 11/19/2024

Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

Compensation Overview

$168k - $252kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior

Boston, MA, USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Thermal and Fluid Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
Simulink
NumPy
C/C++
Autodesk CFD
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, ocean engineering, or related technical discipline, with a focus on hydrodynamics or aerodynamics, or equivalent work experience
  • Experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis engineering or related technical experience
  • Experience creating hydrodynamic databases from water tunnel test, wind tunnel test, or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Experience in sea trials test planning for performance, stability and control, and propulsive load characterization
  • Experience extracting hydrodynamic coefficients from test data
  • Liaise with other engineering functions (structures, GNC, propulsion, controls, payloads) to diagnose and remediate design issues
  • Experience building computational meshes for CFD analysis
  • Proficiency with scientific computing systems (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink) and scientific Python (e.g., NumPy, SciPy)
  • Familiarity with C++ and/or Python
  • Experience with Subsea vehicles and/or aerospace/aeronautical systems (including rotorcraft/VTOL)
  • Experience with developing sub-system and system level models (undersea vehicles, air vehicles, ground vehicles, ground based sensors and other types of complex systems)
  • Experience with model development to support Guidance, Navigation and Control algorithm development
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
Responsibilities
  • Architect and develop simulation tools in order to understand how our subsea products perform in a variety of scenarios
  • Develop and implement hydrodynamic modeling and simulation (M&S) capabilities that capture appropriate data during testing so that models can be updated and validated
  • Rapidly iterate on M&S capabilities during test periods; collaborating with the GNC team to maximize field test
  • Simulate and Test data analysis tools and processes
  • Create test and simulation fixtures that operate with both software- and hardware-in-the-loop
  • Work with multi-disciplinary subject matter experts to understand and adequately model pertinent sub-system, system, and system of system dynamics
  • Work with internal and external customers to understand simulation requirements and develop efficient modeling and simulation solutions
Desired Qualifications
  • Expertise in modeling and simulating complex hydrodynamic systems in marine environments
  • Advanced proficiency with C++
  • Experience with computer programs used to analyze wave interactions such as WEC-Sim and WAMIT
  • Experience with SITL and HITL simulation infrastructure design, development and deployment for complex systems
  • Experience with developing emulated/simulation interfaces for on-board avionics

Anduril Industries develops autonomous systems for military and security applications, primarily serving government clients like the U.S. Department of Defense. Its main product, the Lattice platform, integrates various air, land, and sea vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, allowing them to operate together effectively. The company stands out by continuously innovating and integrating new technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the defense sector. Anduril's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$6B

Headquarters

Orange, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Anduril's market potential.
  • Partnerships with tech giants enhance Anduril's AI integration capabilities.
  • Expansion of defense budgets in NATO countries supports Anduril's growth.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from companies like Scale AI threatens Anduril's market share.
  • Regulatory hurdles may challenge international collaborations with Mahindra Group.
  • Political scrutiny in the UK could impact Anduril's operations and reputation.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
  • The company offers a diverse range of air, land, and sea autonomous vehicles.
  • Anduril's focus on AI-driven ISR capabilities sets it apart in defense technology.

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Benefits

Full Family Health Coverage

16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers

Family Planning & Support

Incentivized Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Financial Planning

Unlimited Provisions

Professional Development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

5%
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Mar 7th, 2025
Loitering munitions for Ukraine to be supplied by Anduril UK under new deal

Anduril UK, a subsidiary of the U.S.-based Anduril Industries, is expanding its presence in the UK, aligning with the government's broader defense investment strategy.

CNBC
Mar 5th, 2025
Scale AI announces multimillion-dollar defense deal, a major step in U.S. military automation

"Thunderforge" is the DOD's flagship program and will work with Anduril, Microsoft and others to develop and deploy AI agents.

AIN Online
Mar 3rd, 2025
Manufacturing and Deliveries

Its engineering team is now partnered with Anduril to develop a hybrid VTOL aircraft that could support increased payload and range for military operations.

Orange County Business Journal
Feb 27th, 2025
Anduril Leases Property at Airport Near Columbus: WSYX

Anduril also plans to spend nearly $1 billion to set up a weapons-production factory known as Arsenal-1 nearby.

ABC 6
Feb 26th, 2025
Anduril to build facility at Rickenbacker International Airport

Anduril plans to build a $900 million facility in Pickaway County that will eventually employ 4,000 people.

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