Systems Integration Engineer - Air Vehicles

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Generous time off

Mental health resources

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Costa Mesa seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the Air Dominance and Strike team. The ideal candidate will collaborate on high-performance aircraft systems, preparing to ensure seamless integration and compliance with military standards. Candidates should have a B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years experience. Competitive salary between $129,000 and $171,000 with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in aircraft systems integration.
• Familiarity with aircraft and military standards.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for avionics and mission systems integration.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models for system components.
• Conduct simulations and analyses to validate designs.

Skills

Aircraft systems integration

Siemens NX proficiency

Communication skills

Team skills

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Windchill

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.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of avionics and mission systems within aircraft.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for secondary structures and system components. Large assembly model management.
• Conduct simulations and analyses to validate designs against performance requirements and regulatory standards (hand calculations and FEA).
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
• Travel to test sites as needed.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in aircraft systems integration
• Siemens NX proficiency
• Excellent communication and team skills
• Familiarity with aircraft and military standards
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• PLM experience (Teamcenter, Windchill)

Compensation 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 business considerations. Anduril offers highly competitive equity grants and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

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: life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off: PTO with holiday hiatus; Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and related resources.
  • Mental Health Resources: access to free mental health resources, including therapy and life coaching.
  • Professional Development: annual reimbursement for professional development.
  • Commuter Benefits: company-funded commuter benefits.

Retirement Savings

• 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.

Application

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about compensation and benefits during the hiring process. This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

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