# Thermal Engineer, Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) 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
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Mountain View, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5243043007?gh_jid=5243043007&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/anduril-thermal-engineer-thermal-protection-systems-tps-3/

## About the role

We are looking for a Thermal Engineer specializing in Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) to join our team. In this role, you will own the design, analysis, and validation of thermal protection for hypersonic and high-speed flight systems operating in extreme aerothermal environments. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field with a focus on aerothermodynamics, heat transfer, thermal sciences, or materials science
- 2+ years of experience in TPS design, aerothermal analysis, or high-temperature material response for aerospace or defense systems
- Strong first-principles understanding of aerodynamic heating, ablation, high-temperature heat transfer, and material thermal response
- Experience with material response modeling tools such as FIAT, CMA, TITAN, or equivalent ablation/thermal response codes
- Experience supporting thermal design for hypersonic vehicles, reentry systems, missiles, rocket nozzles, or other systems operating in extreme aerothermal environments
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

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