Fuel Systems Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off

Mental health resources

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team in Costa Mesa, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and integrating advanced fuel systems for air vehicles. Ideal qualifications include a B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, with 5+ years in fuel systems design, proficiency in Siemens NX, and strong team skills. Competitive salary range is $129,000 to $171,000, plus top-tier benefits and equity grants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the design of air vehicle fuel systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary designs of flight vehicle fuel systems.
• Perform detailed design of tubes, lines, pumps, gauging, filtration, and venting systems.
• Develop BOM for fuel systems and support sourcing of components.
• Support prototype manufacture and installation of fuel systems.

Skills

Siemens NX proficiency

Excellent communication and team skills

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Design Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop preliminary designs of flight vehicle fuel systems, along with vehicle design team, to meet quantity, flow, venting, and refueling considerations
• Perform detailed design of tube, lines, pumps, gauging, filtration, venting, and refueling/defueling systems
• Develop BOM for fuel systems, and support sourcing of components
• Support prototype manufacture and installation of fuel systems in flight vehicles

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in the design of air vehicle fuel systems
• Siemens NX proficiency
• Excellent communication and team skills
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years experience
• Active Top secret DoD clearance
• Unmanned Air Vehicle design experience

Salary and Benefits

US Salary Range

$129,000 — $171,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

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.

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