Staff Weapons Integration Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
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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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Weapons Integration Engineer

Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike team is hiring a Staff Weapons Integration Engineer to join their Mission Systems team, responsible for developing autonomous air systems. This role involves leading the technical execution of weapons system integration onto platforms, including development of plans, schedules, and requirements documentation, as well as interfacing with customers and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience in integrating weapons or avionics onto aircraft and familiarity with standards like MIL-STD-1553 and 1760. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex technical projects are essential. Preferred candidates also possess software programming experience, particularly with C/C++, Rust, MATLAB, or Python, and knowledge of Seek Eagle processes.

What you'll do

  • Lead and support the integration of weapon systems onto platforms.
  • Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules for weapons projects.
  • Generate system-level analysis and requirements documentation.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to develop and procure hardware components.
  • Support lab, ground, and flight test events for weapon systems.

What we're looking for

  • 9+ years of combined work experience with post-graduate study in engineering
  • Experience integrating weapons, payloads, or avionics onto aircraft
  • Familiarity with Air-to-Air/Air-to-Ground weapons and MIL-STD standards
  • Ability to develop program plans, estimates, and schedules
  • Strong customer focus and technical problem-solving skills
  • Must have top secret security clearance
  • Develop and present technical material for reviews and meetings

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