Anduril
Staff Operations Analyst, Mission Engineering, Air Dominance & Strike, Active Clearance
$220K–$260K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 11, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years in a relevant Science or Engineering field; preferred qualification also allows equivalent advanced academic experience (e.g., MS, Ph.D.).
About the job
Conduct physics-based, model-driven mission analyses and simulations to inform defense strategy, requirements, concepts of employment, and demonstrations of Anduril technology.
What you'll do
- Develop analyses and often the models themselves using the scientific method and internal modeling and simulation capabilities.
- Engage with stakeholders to turn questions into analyses and produce actionable conclusions.
- Communicate findings through clear analytical summaries and presentations for internal teams and external customers.
What they ask for
- Currently possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
- At least 5 years of hands-on AFSIM scripting experience.
- Proficiency with modeling and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, or Simulink.
- Demonstrated experience in platform and payload MS&A, plus strong communication skills and working knowledge of relevant defense domains.
Nice to have
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
- Experience leading operations analysis studies, signal processing, or RF propagation modeling.
Pay
$220,000 — $260,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
AFSIM, Python, MATLAB, Simulink
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