Senior Mass Properties Engineer, Omen

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · Senior Mass Properties Engineer, Omen

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As a Senior Mass Properties Engineer at Anduril’s Omen Team in Costa Mesa, you will play a crucial role in developing and managing mass properties data for air vehicles to ensure they meet design and performance criteria. Your responsibilities include contributing to the creation of accurate weight, center of gravity (CG), and inertia estimates throughout various design phases, participating in defining mass properties requirements, and supporting vehicle-level weight and balance control efforts. You will also develop detailed weight statements, perform mass distribution analyses, and assess the impact of design changes on overall vehicle characteristics. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related fields, 5+ years of experience in aircraft mass properties roles, and strong knowledge of aerospace principles and system integration. Experience with mass properties tools and hands-on vehicle integration through competitive engineering programs is preferred.

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Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Vehicle Dynamics System Integration CAD Finite Element Analysis MATLAB Python Excel SolidWorks Windchill NX CAD PDM Systems Jira Confluence Agile Methodology DOORS PLM Systems

What you'll do

Develop and track mass properties data for air vehicle design phases.
Estimate, calculate, measure, and verify weight, balance, and inertia of components.
Generate detailed weight statements and mass properties reports.
Participate in defining mass properties related design requirements.
Assess impact of design changes on overall vehicle mass characteristics.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in aircraft mass properties or related aerospace design roles.
Strong understanding of aerospace principles, vehicle dynamics, and system integration.
Experience with aircraft mass properties tools (preferred).
Proven track record leading aircraft mass properties efforts from early development through flight test and production (preferred).

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