# Senior Thermal Engineer, Expeditionary AI / HPC Data Centers at Anduril

- Company: Anduril
- What the company does: Anduril Industries builds advanced autonomous systems and defense technology to protect US and allied forces. Creating the future of national security through AI, robotics, and cutting-edge engineering. Backed by General Catalyst, Lightspeed and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.anduril.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5243039007?gh_jid=5243039007&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/anduril-senior-thermal-engineer-expeditionary-ai-hpc-data-centers/

## About the role

We are looking for a Senior Thermal Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA to own the thermal management of expeditionary AI/HPC data centers—air-transportable, modular compute and command-and-control infrastructure built to run at forward operating locations. You will apply a deep understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and HVAC to keep high-density compute running reliably in austere environments with extreme temperatures and limited power. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- MS or higher in mechanical engineering, applied physics, or related field focused on heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and HVAC
- In-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics
- 5+ years designing thermal management systems for data centers or comparable mission-critical infrastructure
- Full-spectrum data center thermal experience—air-side and water-side cooling, heat rejection, chilled water plant design, power density management, and liquid cooling
- Steady-state and transient system modeling of thermal management systems, including HVAC and refrigerant simulations
- Validating and testing data center thermal equipment, with knowledge of applicable operating standards

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