Staff Weapons Integration Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

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. Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) team is seeking a Staff Engineer focused on Weapons Integration to join our multi-disciplinary Mission Systems team. The AD&S team is responsible for developing end-to-end “mission-ized” autonomous air systems capable of delivering exceptional warfighter outcomes to our customers. As a Weapons Integration Engineer you will be responsible for the technical execution and overall successful integration of weapons systems onto platforms. Anduril is seeking exceptional candidates comfortable with myriad technical tasks involved in the successful integration of weapons systems, to include development of integration plans, store management system architecture trades, system-level analysis to support design reviews and regulatory briefings and interfacing regularly with internal teams, customers and suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline and progressive engineering experience as follows;
9+ years of combined work experience with post-graduate study in an engineering discipline
Familiarity with Air-to-Air/Air-to-Ground weapons, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, and logical Interface Control Documents
Experience integrating weapons, payloads, or avionics onto aircraft
Experience with weapon or tactical datalinks
Must be customer focused with the ability to formulate and implement plans to resolve technical engineering problems
Ability to travel to support program and test events (up to 25%)
Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interface with other departments or professionals and represent the organization as a prime technical contact
Familiarity with Seek Eagle and Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board processes
Project management experience
Software programming or embedded systems experience (familiarity with C/C++/Rust, MATLAB, Python, etc.)

Responsibilities

Lead or support efforts performing integration, verification and/or validation of weapon systems onto Anduril or other-party platforms
Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules
Develop system/architecture designs, perform system level analysis, and generate requirements
Adjudicate conflicting design/development requirements with broader team
Develop and present technical material for reviews and meetings
Support lab, ground, and flight test events
Develop/maintain Interface Control Documents, Software Requirement Specifications, Performance Specifications, presentations and review test plans/procedures
Coordinate and interface with customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projects
Support ongoing operation of the weapons system(s)
Provide support for proposals/white papers for future efforts or capabilities
Provide direction to design and to technical staff
Work with and manage suppliers to develop and procure hardware
Identify risks and manage mitigation plans to closure

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.