Senior Mass Properties Engineer, Omen
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Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 146000 - 194000
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril is seeking a Mass Properties Engineer 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 in a lean high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months not years
ABOUT THE POSITION
In this role you will develop track and manage the mass properties for air vehicles to meet design and performance criteria. You will use an understanding of multidisciplinary engineering principles to translate configuration concepts and design requirements into accurate mass estimates center of gravity (CG) data and inertias. This includes developing and maintaining detailed weight statements performing mass distribution analyses and assessing the impact of design changes on overall vehicle mass characteristics.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Contribute to the development of mass properties (weight center of gravity (CG) & inertia) data for new air vehicle development.
- Develop track and manage mass properties data throughout air vehicle design phases
- Participate in defining mass properties related design requirements
- Provide vehicle and subsystem configuration trade study guidance
- Support vehicle and subsystem level weight and balance control efforts
- Estimate calculate measure and verify weight balance and inertia of components assemblies and completed vehicles or systems
- Participate in developing and maintaining mass properties accounting systems
- Generate mass properties reports
- Participate in developing and implementing new processes and tools
QUALIFICATIONS
- High-ownership and a bias toward action if you see a problem you want to fix it.
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineer Robotics Physics or related technical discipline.
- 5 years of experience in aircraft mass properties or related aerospace design roles.
- Strong understanding of aerospace principles vehicle dynamics and system integration.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven track record leading aircraft mass properties efforts from early development through flight test and production
- Experience with aircraft mass properties tools
- Experience with Formula SAE Baja SAE Design Build Fly or similar competitive engineering programs demonstrating hands-on vehicle integration experience
US Salary Range
$146000 - $194000 USD
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:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members bond with a new baby or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g. IVF preservation) adoption and gestational carriers along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources:Access free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services such as legal and financial support are also available.
- Professional Development:Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
