Low Observables Engineer

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 has been selected as one of five vendors chosen to develop Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the Air Force's flagship autonomous aircraft program.

We are honored to be the only non-traditional defense company selected to be a part of the program and we are seeking highly motivated engineers to join us in the rapid development of a new, revolutionary aircraft.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

• Assist in the design and development of low observable unmanned air vehicles
• Perform signature management analysis in both RF and IR spectrums
• Develop analysis tools, workflows, and validation processes for signature predictions and validation
• Select, develop and test Low Observable materials to determine physical, electrical, and / or environmental properties
• Aid in the development of manufacturing plans for Low Observable air vehicles, including infrastructure, materials, component fabrication, and assembly processes
• Plan and execute RCS testing of Low Observable air vehicles and components

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• 5+ years of Low Observables experience on air vehicles
• Proficient knowledge of Low Observables, survivability, and susceptibility
• Experience with LO modeling and prediction tools, such as Computational Electromagnetics (CEM) tools, Method of Moments (MoM), HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, COAST, SENTRi, Xpatch, FEKO
• Familiarity with Low Observable materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience with Low Observable airframe design, treatments, and subsystem integrations
• Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)
• Experience with RCS testing of LO component and / or air vehicles
• BS or higher degree in STEM discipline
• Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience manufacturing Low Observable components, including materials and edges
• Experience with designing LO apertures
• Hands-on maintenance experience with Low Observable aircraft
• Experience in NX / Teamcenter

US Salary Range$154,000 $231,000 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 :

Platinum Healthcare Benefits : For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.

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 micro-kitchens.
• Company-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!

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