Lead Engineer - Weapons Integration, Air Dominance and ...

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 and Strike (AD&S) team is seeking a Senior Engineer focused on Weapons Integration to join our multi-disciplinary Mission Systems team. The AD&S team is responsible for developing end-to-end “mission-ized” autonomous air systems capable of delivering exceptional warfighter outcomes to our customers.As a Lead Engineer - Weapons Integration you will be responsible for the technical execution and overall successful integration of weapons systems onto platforms. Anduril is seeking exceptional candidates comfortable with myriad technical tasks involved in the successful integration of weapons systems, to include development of integration plans, store management system architecture trades, system-level analysis to support design reviews and regulatory briefings and interfacing regularly with internal teams, customers and suppliers.WHAT YOU’LL DOLead or support efforts performing integration, verification and/or validation of weapon systems onto Anduril or other-party platformsDevelop program plans, estimates, and schedulesDevelop system/architecture designs, perform system level analysis, and generate requirementsAdjudicate conflicting design/development requirements with broader teamDevelop and present technical material for reviews and meetingsSupport lab, ground, and flight test eventsDevelop/maintain Interface Control Documents, Software Requirement Specifications, Performance Specifications, presentations and review test plans/proceduresCoordinate and interface with customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projectsSupport ongoing operation of the weapons system(s)Provide support for proposals/white papers for future efforts or capabilitiesProvide direction to design and to technical staffWork with and manage suppliers to develop and procure hardwareIdentify risks and manage mitigation plans to closureREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelors, Masters or PhD degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline and progressive engineering experience as follows;9+ years of combined work experience with post-graduate study in an engineering disciplineFamiliarity with Air-to-Air/Air-to-Ground weapons, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, and logical Interface Control DocumentsExperience integrating weapons, payloads, or avionics onto aircraftExperience with weapon or tactical datalinksMust be customer focused with the ability to formulate and implement plans to resolve technical engineering problemsAbility to travel to support program and test events (up to 25%)Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interface with other departments or professionals and represent the organization as a prime technical contactFamiliarity with Seek Eagle and Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board processesProject management experienceSoftware programming or embedded systems experience (familiarity with C/C++/Rust, MATLAB, Python, etc.)US Salary Range$182,000—$273,000 USDThe 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 comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.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 pany-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!To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17