Senior Air Vehicle Configuration Engineer, Omen
About The Position
Anduril is seeking a Senior Air Vehicle Configuration Engineer to join the Omen Team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems. You will work on new aircraft development in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years
Requirements
- High-ownership and a bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to fix it
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Robotics, Physics, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in aircraft configuration or related aerospace design roles
- Strong understanding of aerospace principles, vehicle dynamics, and system integration
Nice To Haves
- Proven track record leading aircraft configurations from early development through flight test and production
- Experience with aircraft conceptual design tools
- Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, or similar competitive engineering programs demonstrating hands-on vehicle integration experience
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize air vehicle configurations from concept to execution.
- Ensure design consistency and proper integration across subsystems.
- Utilize simulation and analytical tools to assess configuration performance, aerodynamics, and structural integrity.
- Provide data-driven insights to inform design decisions.
- Work with systems engineers, aerodynamicists, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of vehicle components.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to iterative improvement processes
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and innovations in air vehicle configurations..
- Propose creative solutions to enhance vehicle performance and operational capability.
Benefits
- Healthcare Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
- 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
- Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- Pension plan with employer match.
- Superannuation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
