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Anduril Industries · 7 hours ago

Air Vehicle Lead, Air Dominance & Strike - Missiles

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

8+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Air Vehicle Lead will be responsible for the mechanical development of new autonomous missile systems, leading the design from concept to delivery and ensuring performance and cost requirements are met.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical development of new autonomous air vehicles, from initial system layout and conceptual design through detail design, fabrication, and flight test

Derive and shape requirements both internally and externally

Drive system architecture and design solutions in order to meet performance, rate, and cost requirements

Hands-on development of aircraft, airframe, and subsystem detailed design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly

Lead design reviews, present to customers, visit vendors, help define and execute test plans

Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production

Travel to test sites and support customer discussions as needed

Provide individual contributions in addition to technical leadership and oversight for a team of 10 to 25 multidisciplinary engineers

Qualification

Aerospace engineeringMechanical engineeringAir vehicle designCAD designMIL standards knowledgePrototype manufacturingLeadership skillsDynamic environment adaptabilityTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

BS in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field

8+ years of aerospace experience in a professional setting

Working knowledge of MIL standards and industry best practices

Strong understanding and experience developing air vehicle conceptual designs and transitioning them to flying and deployable systems

Familiarity with key aircraft subsystems and their development methods, including aero-performance, stability and control, structures, mechanisms, avionics, propulsion, fuel systems, thermodynamics, electrical integration, etc

Experience creating, organizing, and managing complex vehicle development designs in CAD

Experience developing and using aircraft sizing tools

Experience with prototype and production airframe manufacturing methods including composites and metallics

Demonstrate leadership skills to manage scope and schedules, deconflict issues, communicate up and down the chain, maximize teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic environment

Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

MS in aerospace, mechanical engineering or related field

Working knowledge of NX/Teamcenter

Experience with air launched expendable systems

Experience with air breathing high sub-sonic or super sonic expendable systems

Experience with liquid or solid rocket motors on expendable systems

Hands on manufacturing or fabrication experience

Familiarity with low observable design principles

Experience with surfacing and OML loft modeling

Competency in engineering analysis, including aerodynamics, structural, thermal, and electrical

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.