Senior Mass Properties Engineer, Omen

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

In this role, you will develop, track and manage the mass properties for air vehicles to meet design and performance criteria. You will use an understanding of multidisciplinary engineering principles to translate configuration concepts and design requirements into accurate mass estimates, center of gravity (CG) data, and inertias. This includes developing and maintaining detailed weight statements, performing mass distribution analyses, and assessing the impact of design changes on overall vehicle mass characteristics.

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 mass properties or related aerospace design roles.
Strong understanding of aerospace principles, vehicle dynamics, and system integration.

Nice To Haves

Proven track record leading aircraft mass properties efforts from early development through flight test and production
Experience with aircraft mass properties tools
Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, or similar competitive engineering programs demonstrating hands-on vehicle integration experience

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of mass properties (weight, center of gravity (CG), & inertia) data for new air vehicle development.
Develop, track, and manage 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
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.