Warhead Design & Test Engineer - Modeling and Simulation
Listed on 2026-02-03
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.
As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
The Energetics Team is responsible for the design and testing of complex munitions systems and transition them from prototype to production. The team is working exciting new ordnance technology across multiple platforms.
ABOUT THE JOBWe are looking for Warhead simulation expert in Costa Mesa, Ca. with experience designing advanced explosive ordnances and or advanced munitions systems.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Leverage academic studies and literature, empirical data, and simulation to steer the design of warheads and missile/ordnance systems from concept design maturity to production.
- Analyze lethality and performance using hand-calculations (Gurney equations) and multi-physics modeling and simulation tools (CTH, Sierra, Zapotec, etc.)
- Create pre-test predictions and correlate models with test data.
- Manage arena and system testing of munitions products from end-to-end, including project planning, design of experiments, and safety.
- Capture test video, compile data from ground and flight tests, and analyze results.
- Assemble/disassemble explosive test articles and precision targets.
- BS or higher degree in mechanical, aerospace, explosives, or another engineering discipline.
- 2-10 years’ work experience as an individual contributing engineer, focused on mechanical design, analysis, and testing of warheads or ordnance systems.
- Experience using multi-physics modeling and simulation tools such as ALE3D, Ansys Autodyn/LS-Dyna, CTH, EPIC, Matlab, Python, Sierra, Velodyne, Zapotec
- Test experience including data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination
- Ability to travel as required for testing (surges up to 25%)
- Experience preparing engineering documentation (i.e. specifications, test procedures, technical reports, drawings, etc.)
- Passion for defending the United States and her allies
- Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
- Active U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or Top-Secret or DOE L or Q)
- Expert level experience with multi-physics modeling and simulation tools
- Experience with munitions testing
- Experience with CAD design tools such as Solid Works or NX CAD
- Prior experience in explosive operations and/or handling munitions
- Experience with the DoD Weapons Safety Boards
- Experience designing and scaling production of mechanical components at volume
- Experience developing or testing complex electrical or mechatronics systems
$146,000 — $194,000 USD
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