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.
What You’ll Do
- Develop control systems for Anduril’s wide range of airbreathing engines, including piston and turbine applications.
- Develop & work with engine control systems including FADEC’s, ECU’s, Starter-Generators and related hardware.
- Work with actuators, sensors, connectors and architecture of engine control systems.
- Develop test stands, instrumentation packages and equipment to support engine test and integration.
- Test, diagnose, and analyze engine data on test stands, on test expeditions, and in flight test.
- Work on the coolest engines in the aviation business.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
- 5-10 years relevant engineering experience in automotive / passenger car / commercial vehicle / aerospace / defense industry.
- Familiarity with engines, engine controls, and/or testing of engines or powertrain components.
- Ability to collaborate well with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers.
- Practical experience with diagnostics monitoring, failure detection and data analysis.
- Mechatronics experience; sensor selection, design and assembly of actuators, setup of data acquisition systems, assemble wire harnesses and debug/troubleshoot systems.
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
Desired Qualifications
- Masters or advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
- Strong fundamentals in control systems theory, linear systems analysis, stability, and controller design.
- Strong understanding, and intuition for the physics of basic propulsion systems, motion control systems, and heat transfer.
- Ability to assist with part selection, board design, and product design efforts.
- Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.).
- Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop. Working knowledge of machine safety and shop safety protocols.
- Experience with controls system development, modeling, and implementation in an embedded environment.
- Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current-probes, and automation of tests.
- Experience with reusable device drivers and communications protocol libraries.
- Experience in embedded controls, controls integration, or relevant hardware areas.
- Experience with C/C++ and common languages (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
- Experience with CANape or similar CAN interface tool.
- Experience with ST Micro, NXP, or Atmel microprocessors. USB, MIPI CSI2, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANFD, ARINC-825, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485 communications experience is a plus.
- Experience in the design and implementation of automotive control electronics.
- Excellent proficiency with creating controls-oriented dynamic system models of thermal, hydraulic, or mechanical systems in MATLAB/Simulink/Python etc.
- Prior experience developing embedded systems for automotive powertrain controls is a plus.
US Salary Range
$120,000—$180,000 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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