Staff Weapons Integration Engineer

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the integration and validation of advanced weapon systems. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent engineering degree and 9+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in integrating weapons onto aircraft is crucial. The position offers a salary range of $191,000 to $253,000, comprehensive healthcare, and various retirement plan options. Applicants must be customer-focused and able to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of work experience in engineering.
• Experience integrating weapons or payloads onto aircraft.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and validation of weapon systems.
• Develop program plans and system designs.
• Coordinate with customers and engineering groups.

Skills

Engineering experience

Customer focused

Communication skills

Project management

Software programming

Education

Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or computer science

Tools

C/C++/Rust

MATLAB

Python

MIL-STD-1553

MIL-STD-1760

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.

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;
• 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

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 Range

US Salary Range: 191000 — 253000 USD

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, Generous time off, Family Planning & Parenting Support, Mental Health Resources, Professional Development, Commuter Benefits, Relocation Assistance
• Retirement Savings Plan: US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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