Payloads Integration Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Payloads Integration Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

Anduril is hiring a Payloads Integration Engineer for its Maneuver Dominance team at the Costa Mesa headquarters. This senior-level role involves leading or supporting mechanical design, analysis, and integration of Anduril payloads into various drone platforms like Ghost, Altius, and Roadrunner. The engineer will develop program plans, system designs, and technical documentation while troubleshooting complex issues and coordinating with customers and contractors. Key responsibilities include integrating weapon systems, conducting lab and flight tests, and maintaining Interface Control Documents. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering or computer science, along with experience in software programming, embedded systems, and familiarity with MIL-STD-1553 standards. Preferred skills include knowledge of NX/Teamcenter, Solidworks, and CAD design for mechanical parts. This role demands expertise in autonomous air vehicles and the ability to work on challenging technical problems.

What you'll do

  • Lead integration and validation of weapon systems on Anduril’s UAS platforms.
  • Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules for payload projects.
  • Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements to ensure system integrity.
  • Coordinate with customers, contractors, and engineering groups for project success.
  • Support lab, ground, and flight test events for weapons systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline and 9+ years of experience.
  • Experience integrating weapons, payloads, or avionics onto aircraft.
  • Familiarity with Air-to-Air weapons, MIL-STD-1553, and logical Interface Control Documents.
  • Software programming or embedded systems experience using C++, MATLAB, Python, PERL scripting.
  • Must be customer-focused with strong problem-solving skills for technical engineering issues.
  • Ability to develop program plans, estimates, schedules, and system/architecture designs.

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