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.
Anduril’s Air Dominance & Strike Division is one of Anduril’s fastest growing divisions and is seeking a Carrier Integration Engineer to join our team. Our goal is to fundamentally reshape the way future peer-to-peer conflicts are fought by developing next generation unmanned aircraft, missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons.
As Carrier Integration Engineer, you will work with many different disciplines to develop Group 5 unmanned aircraft including Navy ship- and carrier-based platforms. You will analyze and decompose requirements and perform trades to influence design, analysis, and testing. You will collaborate with the customer and work with platform and ground segment design teams to inform integration into the carrier environment including approaches to launch and recovery, deck handling, MD-5 Ground Control Station (GCS), communication modes with the ship (including EMCON), and carrier qualification testing. Additionally, it is preferred that the candidate have working knowledge in DoD flight clearance and Airworthiness (AW) certification processes including experience working with NAVAIRINST 13034.1 and the NAVAIR Airworthiness and Cyber Security Safety Office (ACO) to obtain Interim Flight Clearance (IFC), AW certifications, and/or CYBERSAFE certifications for manned or unmanned aircraft.
Where applicable, you will work to tailor requirements with data-driven decisions and customer collaboration. This will enable rapid and more-informed design, analysis, and system-level trade studies to develop and deliver a safe and effective weapon system. The right person for this role has thorough knowledge of shipboard aircraft requirements and procedures, carrier-based manned or unmanned aircraft development and integration experience, and military or civilian experience working on a U.S. Navy carrier or surface vessel, preferably related to aircraft integration, deck handling, and / or test. If you are someone who has this combination of skills and experience, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Carrier-based aircraft and overall weapon system requirements, design, analysis, test, validation, and support from conceptual design through deployment
- Work with program and engineering leadership to help understand requirements and influence design, analysis, and testing to ensure aircraft carrier compatibility, suitability, and qualification
- Work with program and engineering leadership and collaborate with customer principals to ensure that development and test activities address flight certification requirements and progress in a manner that prepares for and reduces risk of obtaining appropriate AW and CYBERSAFE certificates
- Positively influence design, analysis, and test decisions with data-driven trades and tailoring of carrier suitability requirements that impact design complexity, weight, performance, cost, and schedule
- Work with cross-IPT disciplines such as Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Safety, Configuration Design, Mass Properties, Propulsion, Aerodynamics/Performance, GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Controls), Loads & Dynamics, Airframe, Subsystems (Landing / Arresting Gear, Mechanisms, Fuel, Hydraulics, Electrical, Flight Controls), Survivability, Mission Systems, Manufacturing, and Test
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or higher degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Information Technology, and/or Computer Science
- Thorough knowledge of carrier suitability requirements and procedures that drive aircraft design, integration, and test
- Excellent communication skills
- Must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
- BS or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
- Thorough understanding and experience with deriving weapon system and aircraft requirements based on current and legacy Navy documents such as SD-24M, NAEC-MISC-06900, and JSSG
- Military or civilian experience working on a U.S. Navy carrier, preferably related to aircraft integration, deck handling, and / or test
- Experience in design, integration, and/or test of U.S. Navy carrier-based aircraft
- Experience in multiple phases of carrier-based aircraft development, such as conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, EMD, production, and sustainment
- Experience and working knowledge of DoD flight clearance and airworthiness certification processes
- Experience and working knowledge of NAVAIRINST 13034.1 and/or the NAVAIR ACO in obtaining IFC, AW and/or CYBERSAFE certifications
- Experience and ability to positively influence design, analysis, and test decisions with data-driven trades and tailoring of carrier suitability requirements that impact design complexity, weight, performance, cost, and schedule
- Works diligently to make continuous progress, maintains a positive attitude, is optimistic and pragmatic
Experience managing a project in a cross-IPT environment and interfacing with teams such as Systems Engineering, Air Vehicle, Cost, Survivability, Mission Systems, Operations Analysis, Airframe Structures, and Subsystems
US Salary Range
$154,000—$231,000 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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
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.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you!
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