Staff Weapons Integration Engineer

Anduril Industries, Inc.; 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

Professional development reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A defense technology company in California is seeking a Staff Engineer focused on Weapons Integration. The role involves leading integration efforts for weapon systems, developing program plans, and supporting test events. Candidates must have a relevant degree and at least 9 years of experience, including integrating weapons onto aircraft. The position offers a competitive salary between $191,000 and $253,000, alongside comprehensive healthcare and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of combined work experience with post-graduate study in an engineering discipline.
• Experience integrating weapons, payloads, or avionics onto aircraft.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts performing integration and validation of weapon systems.
• Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules.
• Support lab, ground, and flight test events.
• Work with suppliers to develop and procure hardware.

Skills

Integration of weapon systems

Air-to-Air/Air-to-Ground weapons familiarity

Customer focus

Communication and interpersonal skills

Software programming experience

Education

Bachelor, Master or PhD degree in engineering, computer science or related technical discipline

Tools

C/C++/Rust

MATLAB

Python

Job description

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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 to support design reviews and regulatory briefings, 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

• Bachelor, Master 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
• Software programming or embedded systems experience (familiarity with C/C++/Rust, MATLAB, Python, etc.)

US Salary Range

$191,000 - $253,000 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 (but not limited to) 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.

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.

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.

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.