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Senior Warhead Design Engineer

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Costa Mesa, CA
146K-194K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Costa Mesa, CA
146K-194K Annually
Senior level
Design and test complex munitions systems, manage testing processes, analyze results, and prepare engineering documentation. Requires mechanical design expertise.
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

The Engineering & Operations Team is responsible for the design and testing of complex munitions systems and transition them from prototype to production. The team is working exciting new ordnance technology across multiple platforms. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 
  • 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.  
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
  • BS or higher degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another engineering discipline. 
  • 2-10 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 NX or SolidWorks. 
  • 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) and design for manufacturing. 
  • Passion for defending the United States and her allies. 
  • Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance. 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Active U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or Top-Secret or DOE L or Q) 
  • Expert level experience creating complex mechanical designs specific to 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. 
US Salary Range
$146,000$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional 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. 

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 


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To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

  • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

  • Please always verify communications:
    • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
    • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected]
  • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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