Air Vehicle Lead, Air Dominance & Strike - Missiles

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

21h•$166,000 - $220,000

About The Position

We are looking for an Air Vehicle Lead to join our rapidly growing Air Dominance and Strike team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical development of new autonomous missile systems. This will require strong understanding and experience developing advanced air vehicles from concept to delivery. If you are someone who thrives in a fast moving environment and you have experience driving design solutions then this role is for you.

Requirements

BS in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field
8+ years of aerospace experience in a professional setting
Working knowledge of MIL standards and industry best practices
Strong understanding and experience developing air vehicle conceptual designs and transitioning them to flying and deployable systems
Familiarity with key aircraft subsystems and their development methods, including aero-performance, stability and control, structures, mechanisms, avionics, propulsion, fuel systems, thermodynamics, electrical integration, etc.
Experience creating, organizing, and managing complex vehicle development designs in CAD
Experience developing and using aircraft sizing tools
Experience with prototype and production airframe manufacturing methods including composites and metallics
Demonstrate leadership skills to manage scope and schedules, deconflict issues, communicate up and down the chain, maximize teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic environment.
Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

MS in aerospace, mechanical engineering or related field
Working knowledge of NX/Teamcenter
Experience with air launched expendable systems
Experience with air breathing high sub-sonic or super sonic expendable systems
Experience with liquid or solid rocket motors on expendable systems
Hands on manufacturing or fabrication experience
Familiarity with low observable design principles
Experience with surfacing and OML loft modeling
Competency in engineering analysis, including aerodynamics, structural, thermal, and electrical

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical development of new autonomous air vehicles, from initial system layout and conceptual design through detail design, fabrication, and flight test
Derive and shape requirements both internally and externally
Drive system architecture and design solutions in order to meet performance, rate, and cost requirements
Hands-on development of aircraft, airframe, and subsystem detailed design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly
Lead design reviews, present to customers, visit vendors, help define and execute test plans
Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
Travel to test sites and support customer discussions as needed
Provide individual contributions in addition to technical leadership and oversight for a team of 10 to 25 multidisciplinary engineers

Benefits

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.