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 JOB
We are looking for a Staff Field Integration Engineer to join our rapidly growing Core Technology team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will manage hardware integration, serving as the primary technical liaison between Anduril host vehicle teams and Core Technology development team. You will provide design guidance, triage issues, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. This role requires strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities. If you excel in communication and collaboration, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO- Lead the integration of subassembly hardware into host vehicles across the product lifecycle.
- Act as the main point of contact for external customers and internal leadership, communicating integration status and needs.
- Advise on design aspects to facilitate easier integration based on customer use cases.
- Organize, prioritize, and drive resolution of integration-related issues, including root cause analysis (RCA).
- Facilitate collaboration between design, manufacturing, electrical, and software teams to tackle integration challenges.
- Collaborate with technical writers to produce high-quality installation and maintenance manuals.
- Coordinate and track integration tasks, ensuring timely delivery of hardware and documentation.
- Willing to travel to test and customer sites as necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of proven experience in a hardware-focused engineering role with an emphasis on system integration.
- Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex electro-mechanical systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Teamcenter NX) for reviewing designs and managing large assemblies.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively.
- Ability to execute multiple integration projects in parallel while adapting to changing priorities.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.
- Master of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
- Experience with mechanical hardware, avionics, and firmware.
- Knowledge of system communication protocols such as CAN or Ethernet.
- Hands-on experience across various phases of a product's lifecycle, from prototype to production.
- Understanding of vehicle assembly processes and Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
- Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar issue-tracking systems.
- Professional certification in project management (e.g., CAPM, PMP) or a quality methodology (e.g., Six Sigma).
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.
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Anduril is a defense products company. Unlike most defense companies, we don’t wait for our customers to tell us what they need. We identify problems, privately fund our R&D and sell finished products off the shelf. Ideas are turned into deployed capabilities in months, not years.
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