Mass Properties Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•$129,000 - $171,000

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments. WHAT YOU’LL DO You will contribute to the development of mass properties (weight, center of gravity (CG), & inertia) data for new air vehicle development.

Requirements

B.S. or M.E, or equivalent experience
5+ years’ experience in aerospace or related industry
Excellent communication and team skills
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Nice To Haves

Siemens NX proficiency
TOP SECRET DoD clearance
UAV design experience

Responsibilities

Develop, track, and maintain 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
Author Weights and Balance Manual
Participate in developing and implementing new processes and tools

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.