Project Engineering - Enabling Technology

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

2d•$166,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Anduril is seeking a Mechanical 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 develop perception, autonomy, and command and control (C2) systems to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. Here you will develop enabling technologies for Maneuver Dominance and Anduril-writ large with initial emphasis on host-platform agnostic C4ISR capability including integration-kits for ground and air vehicles. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands-on and a self starter with experience with command and control systems.. High growth potential is possible as well as additional leadership opportunities.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
5+ years of relevant industry experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical program management.
Demonstrated experience executing program management or engineering responsibilities for sophisticated hardware and software systems
Strong understanding of systems engineering, environmental considerations, and requirements verification and validation, particularly for aerospace or defense applications
Proven experience delivering complex solutions in highly regulated environments (e.g., DoD) .
Ability to inspire and guide teams, build consensus, and influence without direct authority.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to the successful completion
Direct experience with the integration of C4ISR systems, sensor payloads (e.g., EO/IR, SIGINT), or secure data links onto airborne platforms.
Strong technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycles, challenges, and risks.
Practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and an ability to apply them where best suited
Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into non-technical terms
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead an integrated, cross-functional program team of hardware, software, and systems engineers to deliver capability that exceeds customer expectations
Own the entire lifecycle of technical initiatives, from defining requirements and creating project plans to final deployment and integration on helicopter platforms
Serve as the primary owner and liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and customers
Partner deeply with engineering leaders to drive program execution, unblock technical challenges, and accelerate cross-team projects
Deeply understand mission requirements and master technical concepts to identify key dependencies, trade-offs, and risks related to airborne sensor integration and data fusion
Coordinate and execute frequent test events, from hardware-in-the-loop simulations to live flight demonstrations
Proactively identify potential technical and operational risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive issues to resolution before they become blockers
Foster a culture of extreme ownership and a bias toward action within the program team

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.