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Anduril Industries · 6 days ago

Warhead Project Engineer-Advanced Effects

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$146K/yr - $194K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Warhead Project Engineer will manage the scope, schedule, and resources for multiple warhead designs while ensuring effective testing and documentation.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Mange the scope, schedule, and resources required to deliver multiple warhead designs and transition them from prototype to production

Support quickly creating high fidelity prototype parts to assess effectiveness thru testing

Manage arena and system-level testing of munitions products from end-to-end, including project planning, design of experiments, and safety

Support the development, review, and execution of comprehensive test plans for development, integration, verification and acceptance testing

Work closely with development teams, Product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure systems are designed and built with speed to market and effectiveness in mind

Drive continuous product improvement by leading post-mortem events involving engineering stakeholders

Compile technical documentation to support customers, filed operations, and engineering

Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Test & Evaluation, Safety, and Product team partners

Qualification

Munitions design experienceEngineering documentation preparationProject management toolsMechanical engineering degreeOrdnance development project managementExplosive operations experienceBudget managementPassion for defenseCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

BS or higher degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another engineering discipline

5-10 years' work experience as an individual contributing engineer or engineering manager, focused on design, analysis, and testing of munitions or related systems

Demonstrated ability to manage a complex collection of subsystems

Ability to travel as required for testing and customer meetings (surges up to 25%)

Experience preparing engineering documentation (i.e. specifications, test procedures, technical reports, drawings) and design for manufacturing in addition to project schedules and cost estimating reports

Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills; proven ability to gather requirements and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, product management, and customer support

Demonstrated capability in crafting project plans, managing budgets, and adhering to schedules

Passion for defending the United States and her allies

Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

Active U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or Top-Secret or DOE L or Q)

Expert level experience creating complex mechanical designs specific to ordnance/munitions

Expert level experience managing an ordnance development project

Expert level experience with MS Project, Jira, or similar project management tools

Prior experience in explosive operations and/or handling munitions

Experience with the DoD Weapons Safety Boards

Experience designing and scaling production of mechanical components at volume

Experience developing or testing complex electrical or mechatronics systems

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

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.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.