Mass Properties Engineer, Air Vehicles

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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