ABOUT THE JOBWe are seeking a Senior Configuration Design Engineer for our Air Dominance & Strike hardware engineering organization. As a Senior Engineer, you will own the architectural configuration, scoping, and optimization methodology for our advanced Group 5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and missile programs. You will serve as a technical leader, defining engineering processes, mentoring junior engineers, and directly partnering with Chief Engineers and customers to translate complex mission requirements into revolutionary, buildable aircraft architectures.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Lead the end-to-end conceptual design process for complex UAV and missile platforms, including configuration trade studies, mission analysis, and architecture selection.
- Define and mature aircraft sizing methodologies, deploying parametric modeling and design optimization tools (such as MATLAB, Isight, HEEDS, and NX Unigraphics) to establish robust design paths.
- Drive the design of Outer Mold Lines (OML) and Inner Mold Lines (IML), establishing the geometric standards for downstream analysis teams (CFD, FEA, CEM).
- Serve as the main technical decision-maker for early-stage pursuits, shaping concept white papers, customer proposals, and technology roadmaps in partnership with Chief Engineers.
- Apply engineering intuition and expertise to evaluate configuration alternatives for low-observable (RF/IR signature) survivability, propulsion integration, and structural feasibility.
- Manage high-level vehicle trade studies including engine selection, control effector layout, fuel systems, weapons integration, and mass properties.
- Mentor and develop junior configuration and design engineers, establishing standards for CAD modeling, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and design release.
- Interface directly with integrated product teams (IPTs), suppliers, and military customers to present configuration concepts and resolve challenging design problems.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in conceptual or preliminary design of aerospace systems, with a track record of technical leadership on UAS, military aircraft, or advanced missile programs.
- Expert-level proficiency in 3D parametric CAD modeling, advanced surfacing, and lofting (Siemens NX preferred, CATIA, or Creo).
- Extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams and trade studies (aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, mass properties, and systems integration).
- Deep understanding of system architecture, mission requirements, and full product development lifecycles.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to write technical proposals and present design solutions to leadership and customers.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
- Expert knowledge in design-for-survivability, low-observable (LO) shaping, and RF/IR signature reduction.
- Advanced experience in building surrogate models, optimization workflows, or leveraging machine learning tools to accelerate conceptual design cycles.
- Experience with rapid prototyping, flight testing, and hardware-in-the-loop development environments.
- Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance.
US Salary Range
$146,000-$194,000 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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