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Mass Properties Engineer, Air Vehicles
full-timeCosta Mesa$129k - $171k

Summary

Location

Costa Mesa

Salary

$129k - $171k

Type

full-time

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About this role

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM


The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.









WHAT YOU’LL DO 


  • You will contribute to the development of mass properties (weight, center of gravity (CG), & inertia) data for new air vehicle development.

  • Develop, track, and maintain mass properties data throughout air vehicle design phases

  • Participate in defining mass properties related design requirements

  • Provide vehicle and subsystem configuration trade study guidance

  • Support vehicle and subsystem level weight and balance control efforts

  • Estimate, calculate, measure, and verify weight, balance, and inertia of components, assemblies, and completed vehicles or systems

  • Participate in developing and maintaining mass properties accounting systems

  • Generate mass properties reports

  • Author Weights and Balance Manual

  • Participate in developing and implementing new processes and tools









REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 


  • B.S. or M.E, or equivalent experience

  • 5+ years’ experience in aerospace or related industry

  • Excellent communication and team skills

  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


  • Siemens NX proficiency

  • TOP SECRET DoD clearance

  • UAV design experience


US Salary Range
$129,000$171,000 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. 


To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

Other facts

Tech stack
Mass Properties,Weight Estimation,Center of Gravity (CG),Inertia Calculation,Trade Study Guidance,Balance Control,Mass Properties Accounting Systems,Report Generation,Weights and Balance Manual Authoring,Process Development,Tool Implementation,Aerospace Engineering,UAV Design,Siemens NX

About Anduril Industries

Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever.

We believe that everyone at Anduril can be a catalyst. Your perspective can change lives, and we want to help you make your mark. Our team includes thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.

If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in the real world, we want you at Anduril. With offices in Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney, our reach is wide.

Check out our careers page at https://www.anduril.com/careers or send us an email at [email protected].

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 2017

What you'll do

  • The engineer will be responsible for developing, tracking, and maintaining mass properties data, including weight, center of gravity, and inertia, throughout the air vehicle design phases. This includes estimating, calculating, measuring, and verifying these properties for components, assemblies, and completed systems, as well as authoring the Weights and Balance Manual.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anduril Industries pay for a Mass Properties Engineer, Air Vehicles?

Anduril Industries offers a competitive compensation package for the Mass Properties Engineer, Air Vehicles role. The salary range is USD 129k - 171k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Mass Properties Engineer, Air Vehicles do at Anduril Industries?

As a Mass Properties Engineer, Air Vehicles at Anduril Industries, you will: the engineer will be responsible for developing, tracking, and maintaining mass properties data, including weight, center of gravity, and inertia, throughout the air vehicle design phases. This includes estimating, calculating, measuring, and verifying these properties for components, assemblies, and completed systems, as well as authoring the Weights and Balance Manual..

Why join Anduril Industries as a Mass Properties Engineer, Air Vehicles?

Anduril Industries is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company. The Mass Properties Engineer, Air Vehicles role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Mass Properties Engineer, Air Vehicles position at Anduril Industries remote?

The Mass Properties Engineer, Air Vehicles position at Anduril Industries is based in Costa Mesa, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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