Job Description
Washington, District of Columbia, United States 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 centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils 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.
Andurils Air Dominance & Strike Division is one of Andurils fastest growing divisions and is seeking a Carrier Integration Engineer to join our team. Our goal is to fundamentally reshape the way future peer-to-peer conflicts are fought by developing next generation unmanned aircraft, missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons.
As Carrier Integration Engineer, you will work with many different disciplines to develop Group 5 unmanned aircraft including Navy ship- and carrier-based platforms. You will analyze and decompose requirements and perform trades to influence design, analysis, and testing. You will collaborate with the customer and work with platform and ground segment design teams to inform integration into the carrier environment including approaches to launch and recovery, deck handling, MD-5 Ground Control Station (GCS), communication modes with the ship (including EMCON), and carrier qualification testing. Additionally, it is preferred that the candidate have working knowledge in DoD flight clearance and Airworthiness (AW) certification processes including experience working with NAVAIRINST 13034.1 and the NAVAIR Airworthiness and Cyber Security Safety Office (ACO) to obtain Interim Flight Clearance (IFC), AW certifications, and/or CYBERSAFE certifications for manned or unmanned aircraft.
Where applicable, you will work to tailor requirements with data-driven decisions and customer collaboration. This will enable rapid and more-informed design, analysis, and system-level trade studies to develop and deliver a safe and effective weapon system. The right person for this role has thorough knowledge of shipboard aircraft requirements and procedures, carrier-based manned or unmanned aircraft development and integration experience, and military or civilian experience working on a U.S. Navy carrier or surface vessel, preferably related to aircraft integration, deck handling, and / or test. If you are someone who has this combination of skills and experience, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOULL DO
Carrier-based aircraft and overall weapon system requirements, design, analysis, test, validation, and support from conceptual design through deployment
Work with program and engineering leadership to help understand requirements and influence design, analysis, and testing to ensure aircraft carrier compatibility, suitability, and qualification
Work with program and engineering leadership and collaborate with customer principals to ensure that development and test activities address flight certification requirements and progress in a manner that prepares for and reduces risk of obtaining appropriate AW and CYBERSAFE certificates
Positively influence design, analysis, and test decisions with data-driven trades and tailoring of carrier suitability requirements that impact design complexity, weight, performance, cost, and schedule
Work with cross-IPT disciplines such as Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Safety, Configuration Design, Mass Properties, Propulsion, Aerodynamics/Performance, GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Controls), Loads & Dynamics, Airframe, Subsystems (Landing / Arresting Gear, Mechanisms, Fuel, Hydraulics, Electrical, Flight Controls), Survivability, Mission Systems, Manufacturing, and Test
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS or higher degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Information Technology, and/or Computer Science
Thorough knowledge of carrier suitability requirements and procedures that drive aircraft design, integration, and test
Must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
Thorough understanding and experience with deriving weapon system and aircraft requirements based on current and legacy Navy documents such as SD-24M, NAEC-MISC-06900, and JSSG
Military or civilian experience working on a U.S. Navy carrier, preferably related to aircraft integration, deck handling, and / or test
Experience in design, integration, and/or test of U.S. Navy carrier-based aircraft
Experience in multiple phases of carrier-based aircraft development, such as conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, EMD, production, and sustainment
Experience and working knowledge of DoD flight clearance and airworthiness certification processes
Experience and working knowledge of NAVAIRINST 13034.1 and/or the NAVAIR ACO in obtaining IFC, AW and/or CYBERSAFE certifications
Experience and ability to positively influence design, analysis, and test decisions with data-driven trades and tailoring of carrier suitability requirements that impact design complexity, weight, performance, cost, and schedule
Works diligently to make continuous progress, maintains a positive attitude, is optimistic and pragmatic
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. 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!
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Job Tags
Interim role, Work at office,
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