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Anduril Industries

Flight Sciences Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$166K - $220K/yr

Develop and maintain in-house suite of aerodynamic analysis tools. * Evaluate impacts of configuration changes on performance of the aircraft. * Flight Simulation Development: * Design, implement ...

Slope

Senior Flight Sciences Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$191 - $253/hr

... of experience in aerodynamic design and analysis, flight simulation, and flight testing ... Hands‑on experience with CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms. * 5+ ...

Long Wall

Flight Analyst

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$105K - $170K/yr

Long Wall Company was created in 2024 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our ... You will build and maintain simulation models, generate propulsion, aerodynamic, and atmospheric ...

Long Wall

Flight Analyst

Long Beach, CA

$105K - $170K/yr

Long Wall Company was created in 2024 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our ... You will build and maintain simulation models, generate propulsion, aerodynamic, and atmospheric ...

Long Wall

Flight Analyst

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$105K - $170K/yr

Long Wall Company was created in 2024 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our ... You will build and maintain simulation models, generate propulsion, aerodynamic, and atmospheric ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight simulator in in Los Angeles, CA is $131,081.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,300.00 and $188,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Required CredentialsPilot license, simulator certificationPilot license, instructor certification
Work EnvironmentFlight simulators, training centersAircraft, flight schools, training aircraft
Employer & IndustryAirlines, training centersFlight schools, airlines

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Flight Sciences Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

Anduril Industries
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees

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ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Recon and Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.

The guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) team within TRS performs implementation, analysis, test, and validation for GNC software solutions supporting our autonomous drone fleet. Applications include attitude and position control, waypoint and terminal guidance engagements, and navigating contested environments including communication and GPS denied environments.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role will be responsible for guidance and control law development and validation, hardware and software in-the-loop test and analysis, and cutting edge navigation solutions supporting the entire range of drones within TRS.

What You'll Do

    • Aerodynamic Design & Analysis:
      • Aerodynamic design of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms at conceptual, preliminary, and detail design maturities
      • aerodynamic analysis of unmanned air vehicles, using both low and high order methods, including analysis tool development and improvement as needed
      • Conduct detailed analysis to predict and enhance aero performance.
      • Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools and low-order methods for performance evaluation.
      • Develop and maintain in-house suite of aerodynamic analysis tools.
      • Evaluate impacts of configuration changes on performance of the aircraft.
    • Flight Simulation Development:
      • Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models.
      • Utilize simulation to evaluate aircraft performance and reliability.
      • Validate simulation accuracy against wind tunnel and flight test results
    • Testing:
      • Work with Flight Test personnel to plan and execute tests to evaluate aircraft performance
      • Plan and coordinate wind tunnel testing to gather aerodynamic data
      • Analyze test data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.
      • Utilize flight test data to identify system bugs and failures
      • Prepare technical reports and briefings to communicate findings with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
    • 4+ years applicable professional experience with airborne platforms
    • 4+ years of experience in aerodynamic design and analysis, flight simulation, and flight testing
    • Hands-on experience with CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms
    • 4+ years experience in programming and data analysis skills (MATLAB, C++, etc.)
    • Strong understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics, stability, and control
    • A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
    • US person status is required as this position requires access to export controlled information

Preferred Qualifications

    • PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
    • Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems
    • C/C++ Expertise
    • Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder
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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

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Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

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501 - 1,000 Employees

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Costa Mesa, CA, US

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2017

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