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title: Senior Thermal Analyst
description: Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We are looking for a Senior Thermal Analyst to join our rapidly growing team in Lexington, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for performing thermal analysis and taking ownership of thermal design aspects across hardware development programs. Responsibilities: Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed analysis. Develop appropriate CFD models and simulations to predict temperatures, heat transfer, and fluid characteristics as needed to meet design schedules. Perform test-model correlation testing to validate analytical predictions. Work closely with environmental test engineers to support the 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. Requirements: Currently pursuing or have obtained a 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 (or equivalent) for developing analytical models and performing data acquisition & post-processing. Experience with performing test-model correlation and test based characterization of critical modelling input parameters. Good at working independently and with various teams and key stakeholders. Highly motivated, self-starting, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Performed struct…
date posted: 2026-08-04T22:11:52.257Z
valid through: 2026-10-03T22:11:52.257Z
direct apply: false
occupational category: Engineering
industry: Technology
skills: Thermal Analysis
skills: Thermo-physics Analysis
skills: Thermal FEA
skills: MATLAB
skills: Python
skills: Test-model Correlation
skills: Structural, Thermal, and Optical Performance (STOP) Models
skills: Climatic and Dynamic Testing
skills: Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Fundamentals
skills: CAD Skills
skills: MIL-STD-810
hiring organization: Anduril Industries
job location: Place
  address: PostalAddress
    address locality: Lexington
    address region: Massachusetts
    address country: US
employment type: FULL_TIME
base salary: MonetaryAmount
  currency: USD
  value: QuantitativeValue
    min value: 146000
    max value: 194000
    unit text: YEAR