Anduril Industries · 2 days ago
Warhead Design Engineer
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $194K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Warhead Design/Test Engineer to design and test complex ordnance systems and transition them from prototype to production.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
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
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.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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