Warhead Design & Test Engineer Advanced Design

Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA

ABOUT THE TEAM


The Energetics Team is responsible for the design and testing of complex munitions systems and transition them from prototype to production. The team is working exciting new ordnance technology across multiple platforms.

ABOUT THE JOB


We are looking for a Warhead Design/Test Engineer in Costa Mesa, Ca. with experience designing advanced explosive ordnances and or advanced munitions systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO



  • Design warheads and complex ordnance/munitions systems and transition them from prototype to production.

  • Quickly create high fidelity prototype parts to assess effectiveness by testing on the range.

  • Manage arena and system testing of munitions products from end-to-end, including project planning, design of experiments, and safety.

  • Capture test video, compile data from ground and flight tests, and analyze results.

  • Assemble/disassemble explosive test articles and precision targets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS



  • BS or higher degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another engineering discipline.

  • 5-15+ years’ work experience as an individual contributing engineer, focused on mechanical design, analysis, and testing of naval ordnance/munitions systems.

  • Experience creating complex mechanical designs using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or NX.

  • Test experience including data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination.

  • Ability to travel as required for testing (surges up to 25%).

  • Experience preparing engineering documentation (i.e. specifications, test procedures, technical reports, drawings, etc.).

  • Passion for defending the United States and her allies.

  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS



  • Active U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or Top-Secret or DOE L or Q)

  • Expert level experience creating complex mechanical designs specific to naval ordnance/munitions.

  • Experience with munitions testing.

  • Prior experience in explosive operations and/or handling munitions.

  • Experience with the DoD Weapons Safety Boards.

  • Experience designing and scaling production of mechanical components at volume.

  • Experience developing or testing complex electrical or mechatronics systems.

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $220,000 USD

US Hourly Range

$166,000 - $220,000 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:

Healthcare Benefits


  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits


  • Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

  • Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan


  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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.

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Posted 2026-01-07

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