Rapid UAV Integration & Test Engineer

Anduril Industries; Wales; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in the United Kingdom seeks a Rapid Integration Engineer to prototype and rapidly integrate hardware and software onto unmanned vehicles. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to iterate on early-stage autonomy systems and validate hardware functionality through rigorous testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, documentation, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of open source autopilot systems and ArduPilot stack, including integration, configuration, customization, and testing of unmanned vehicles.
• Willingness to travel for planning, testing, and execution.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting, and working with composite materials.
• Proficient RC pilot with experience on VTOL and jet-powered fixed-wing UAS.
• Understanding of aerodynamics, flight performance, structures, electrical, and GNC.
• Knowledge of UAS operating regulations.
• Experience with operation, testing, and development of small UAS or drones.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to coordinate work.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, construction, and testing of UAS prototypes to turn concepts into early products.
• Integrate hardware onto unmanned vehicles, including sensors, actuators, and control systems.
• Ensure seamless communication between hardware and software systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to prototype and test solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and performance evaluations to optimize hardware designs.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware functionality and reliability.
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware issues and implement solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and document design processes and test results.

Skills

ArduPilot stack

UAS integration

3D printing

VTOL piloting

Aerodynamics basics

GNC fundamentals

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ROS

Python

C++

CAD tools

Job description

Anduril Industries in the United Kingdom seeks a Rapid Integration Engineer to prototype and rapidly integrate hardware and software onto unmanned vehicles. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to iterate on early-stage autonomy systems and validate hardware functionality through rigorous testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, documentation, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.