Support Systems Engineering Lead, Omen

Job Description

Anduril is seeking a Support Systems Engineering Lead to join the Omen team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Andurils hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance payload and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks beaches or remote island clearings providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

You will work on new aircraft development bringing pragmatic Support Systems thinking to complement and enhance the overall capability ensuring that end-user needs are met in challenging operational environments. You will be part of a lean high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months not years.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Architect plan and lead the design and development of a broad Support System (including deployment supply operations and maintenance; and everything in between)
• Hire develop and grow a hands-on Engineering team focused on practical Support System solutions
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders on a comprehensive concept of employment to ensure operational needs are understood
• Own Day In The Life Of decomposition activities to influence functional decomposition shaping the design of the Air Vehicle and Mission Systems
• Design fabricate and test Air Vehicle and Mission System transport and handling equipment to enable rapid deployment in a range of challenging operational environments
• Identify appropriate standards and associated interfaces for supply systems (such as fueling and charging) as inputs to design
• Leverage emerging technologies to develop maintenance systems operational processes and training approaches that set new standards for what good looks like
• Collaborate with peers across the Division to drive a consistent approach and look and feel of a Common Support System across the Product ecosystem enhancing customer experience and familiarity
• Develop and own the Omen Project Reliability and Maintainability Plan (RMP)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or aviation related technical discipline
• 10 years of experience in Aviation Aerospace or product development/design environments including technology maturation
• Familiarity in applying Systems Engineering and first-hand understanding of benefits and limitations of the approach
• Experience working in operational environments performing logistics maintenance or training roles including familiarity with supporting fielded systems in the control of customers.
• Be focused on both design and operation for maximum safety
• Strong bias for action and extremely high ownership in fast paced environment
• Ability to break complex problems into achievable challenges for consumption by the team
• Experience with high voltage systems/batteries and/or hybrid powertrains
• Trade or Mechanic qualifications considered advantageous
• Defense Industry or Military Service background highly desirable
• A sincere commitment to a positive inclusive and collaborative culture
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States United Kingdom or Australia

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

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