Payload Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Base: $146,000 - $194,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
5+ years mechanical engineering experience
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.

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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

Work Rights

Must have US Security Clearance eligibility

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