Payloads Integration Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is seeking a Payloads Integration Engineer to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces. We leverage existing Anduril drone platforms like Ghost Altius or Roadrunner in addition to bringing 3rd party platforms into Andurils Lattice ecosystem. We develop perception and autonomy algorithms to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

As a Payload Integrtion Engineer you will lead/enable mechanical design analysis and integration of Anduril payloads into host platforms. This is a unique opportunity to grow your expertise in one of the most challenging and differing engineering domains; large autonomous air vehicles. You will work closely with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments as part of a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Lead or support efforts performing integration verification and/or validation of weapon systems on Andurils Unmanned Aircraft Systems platforms
• Develop program plans estimates and schedules
• Develop system/architecture designs perform system level analysis and generate requirements
• Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements
• Develop and present technical material for reviews and meetings
• Support lab ground and flight test events
• Develop/maintain Interface Control Documents Software Requirement Specifications Performance Specifications presentations and review test plans/procedures
• Coordinate and interface with customers contractors and engineering groups assigned to projects
• Support ongoing operation of the weapons systems
• Provide support for proposals/white papers for future efforts or capabilities
• Provide direction to design and to technical staff

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree Masters degree or PhD in engineering computer science or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree seven or more years of experience with a masters degree or five or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Software programming or embedded systems experience (familiarity with C MATLAB Python PERL scripting etc.)
• Familiarity with Air-to-Air weapons MIL-STD-1553 and logical Interface Control Documents
• Experience integrating weapons payloads or avionics onto aircraft
• Experience with weapon or tactical datalinks
• Must be customer focused with the ability to formulate and implement plans to resolve technical engineering problems
• Ability to travel to support program and test events (up to 25%)
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter
• Experience in Solidworks
• Experience designing mechanical parts and test equipment (CAD).
• Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining sheet metal composites 3D printing injection molding composite lamination etc)
• Experience developing subsystem layouts performing architectural trade studies and evaluating vendor performance data

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.

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