Flight physics understanding for kinetic interception
Integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems
Anduril Industries is seeking a Payload Engineer for their Maneuver Dominance team in Costa Mesa, California. The role involves leading the mechanical design and integration of payloads into unmanned aerial vehicles, requiring extensive experience in mechanical engineering and flight physics
Job Summary
Anduril is seeking a Payloads Engineer to lead the mechanical design and integration of payloads into large unmanned aerial vehicles.
The role requires owning designs from concept generation through real-world use while leveraging flight physics for kinetic interception.
Candidates must be able to obtain and hold a US Security Clearance to work on critical defense projects.
Matching Summary
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Anduril Industries is seeking a Payload Engineer for their Maneuver Dominance team in Costa Mesa, California. The role involves leading the mechanical design and integration of payloads into unmanned aerial vehicles, requiring extensive experience in mechanical engineering and flight physics.
Salary
Base: $146,000 - $194,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years mechanical engineering experience
Flight physics understanding for kinetic interception
Integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems
Engineering first principles application
Hardware test plan execution
Nice-to-have
Experience with NX or Teamcenter CAD tools
Solidworks proficiency
Knowledge of manufacturing methods like composites
Subsystem layout and architectural trade studies
Vendor performance data evaluation
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Flight Physics, or Automotive Engineering
Ability to obtain and hold a US Security Clearance
5+ years of experience in regulated sectors like air or marine