Senior Weapons Integration Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Generous time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Engineer focused on Weapons Integration based in Costa Mesa, California. The role involves leading the integration of weapon systems, developing program plans, and supporting flight tests. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or computer science and 5+ years of relevant experience. A U.S. Top Secret security clearance is required. Competitive salary range is $166,000—$220,000, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience and familiarity with Air-to-Air/Air-to-Ground weapons.
• Experience integrating payloads onto aircraft and familiarity with MIL-STD-1553/1760.
• Must obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration, verification, and validation of weapon systems.
• Develop program plans and system/architecture designs.
• Support lab, ground, and flight test events.

Skills

Customer focus

Integration of weapons and avionics

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

C/C++/Rust

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Overview

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 Senior 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.

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline and progressive engineering experience as follows;
• 5+ 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.)

Salary and Benefits

• US Salary Range: $166,000—$220,000 USD
• Healthcare Benefits: 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 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:
  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 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, generous time off, caregiver and wellness leave, family planning and parenting support, mental health resources, professional development, commuter benefits, relocation assistance
• Retirement Savings Plan: US 401(k) options; UK & IE pension plan with employer match; AUS superannuation plan