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Anduril Industries · 1 month ago

Warhead Design Engineer

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Warhead Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and testing complex ordnance and munitions systems, transitioning them from prototype to production while managing testing processes and analyzing data.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design warheads and complex ordnance/munitions systems and transition them from prototype to production

Quickly create high fidelity prototype parts to assess effectiveness by testing on the range

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

Capture test video, compile data from ground and flight tests, and analyze results

Assemble/disassemble explosive test articles and precision targets

Qualification

Mechanical designMunitions systemsCAD toolsData analysisEngineering documentationProject coordinationExplosive operationsTeam collaboration

Required

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

5-15+ years' work experience as an individual contributing engineer, focused on mechanical design, analysis, and testing of naval ordnance/munitions systems

Experience creating complex mechanical designs using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or NX

Test experience including data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination

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

Experience preparing engineering documentation (i.e. specifications, test procedures, technical reports, drawings, etc.)

Passion for defending the United States and her allies

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active 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 ordnance/munitions

Experience with munitions testing

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

Healthcare 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.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

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.