Payload Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Anduril is seeking a Payloads 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 Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem. We develop perception and autonomy algorithms to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. As a Payloads 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.

Requirements

5+ years of mechanical engineering, flight physics or related experience in a regulated sector (air, marine, automotive — manned or unmanned)
Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into large air vehicles (ideally unmanned)
Experience in Weapon Release approvals with the UK MOD
Flight Physics understanding to enable the delivery of payloads for kinetic interception
High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
Competency in engineering analysis
Batchelors or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Flight Physics or Automotive Engineering
Ability to obtain and hold a UK Security Clearance to Secret Level.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop and integrate hardware payloads on large unmanned vehicles
Own designs from concept generation (inc. Systems Engineering) to real world use
Use first principles in flight physics and engineering as a basis for every decision
Lead design reviews, run analyses, define and execute hardware test plans
Coordinate and interface with suppliers, customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projects
Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
Develop and present technical material for reviews and meetings
Travel to sites both nationally and internationally as needed

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you (US Roles)
Cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents (UK & AUS Roles)
Annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents (IE Roles)
Life and disability insurance for all employees
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options (US Roles)
Pension plan with employer match (UK & IE Roles)
Superannuation plan (AUS Roles)