Support Systems Engineering Lead, Omen

Anduril

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• Lead the design and development of comprehensive support systems for Omen, a runway-independent autonomous aircraft, including deployment, supply, operations, and maintenance planning • Build and mentor a hands-on engineering team while collaborating with customer stakeholders to understand operational needs in challenging defense environments • Design and test transport, handling, and operational equipment (fueling, charging, maintenance systems) that enable rapid deployment and set new industry standards • Architect support system standards and interfaces while decomposing operational requirements to influence air vehicle and mission system design decisions • Work in a fast-paced, high-ownership culture at Costa Mesa HQ where products fly new designs within months; requires strong systems thinking and practical engineering expertise

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.

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Anduril is seeking a Support Systems Engineering Lead to join the Omen team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

You will work on new aircraft development, bringing pragmatic Support Systems thinking to complement and enhance the overall capability, ensuring that end-user needs are met in challenging operational environments. You will be part of a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Architect, plan, and lead the design and development of a broad Support System (including deployment, supply, operations and maintenance; and everything in between)
Hire, develop, and grow a hands-on Engineering team focused on practical Support System solutions
Collaborate with customer stakeholders on a comprehensive concept of employment to ensure operational needs are understood
Own ‘Day In The Life Of’ decomposition activities to influence functional decomposition shaping the design of the Air Vehicle and Mission Systems
Design, fabricate and test, Air Vehicle and Mission System transport and handling equipment to enable rapid deployment in a range of challenging operational environments
Identify appropriate standards and associated interfaces for supply systems (such as fueling and charging) as inputs to design
Leverage emerging technologies to develop maintenance systems, operational processes, and training approaches that set new standards for what good looks like
Collaborate with peers across the Division to drive a consistent approach and ‘look and feel’ of a Common Support System across the Product ecosystem enhancing customer experience and familiarity
Develop and own the Omen Project Reliability and Maintainability Plan (RMP)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or aviation related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in Aviation, Aerospace or product development/design environments including technology maturation
Familiarity in applying Systems Engineering, and first-hand understanding of benefits and limitations of the approach
Experience working in operational environments performing logistics, maintenance, or training roles including familiarity with supporting fielded systems in the control of customers.
Be focused on both design and operation for maximum safety
Strong bias for action and extremely high ownership in fast paced environment
Ability to break complex problems into achievable challenges for consumption by the team
Experience with high voltage systems/batteries and/or hybrid powertrains
Trade or Mechanic qualifications considered advantageous
Defense Industry or Military Service background highly desirable
A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or Australia

US Salary Range

$191,000—$253,000 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:

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Company:
Anduril
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Type:
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Work Location:
Remote
Experience Level:
Mid
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