Warhead Project Engineer-Advanced Effects

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 Warhead Project Engineer in Costa Mesa, Ca. with experience in preparing engineering documentation (i.e. specifications, test procedures, technical reports, drawings) and design for manufacturing in addition to project schedules and cost estimating reports. WHAT YOU'LL DO Mange the scope, schedule, and resources required to deliver multiple warhead designs and transition them from prototype to production. Support quickly creating high fidelity prototype parts to assess effectiveness thru testing. Manage arena and system-level testing of munitions products from end-to-end, including project planning, design of experiments, and safety. Support the development, review, and execution of comprehensive test plans for development, integration, verification and acceptance testing. Work closely with development teams, Product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure systems are designed and built with speed to market and effectiveness in mind. Drive continuous product improvement by leading post-mortem events involving engineering stakeholders. Compile technical documentation to support customers, filed operations, and engineering. Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Test & Evaluation, Safety, and Product team partners. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS BS or higher degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another engineering discipline. 5-10 years’ work experience as an individual contributing engineer or engineering manager, focused on design, analysis, and testing of munitions or related systems. Demonstrated ability to manage a complex collection of subsystems. Ability to travel as required for testing and customer meetings (surges up to 25%). Experience preparing engineering documentation (i.e. specifications, test procedures, technical reports, drawings) and design for manufacturing in addition to project schedules and cost estimating reports. Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills; proven ability to gather requirements and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, product management, and customer support. Demonstrated capability in crafting project plans, managing budgets, and adhering to schedules. Passion for defending the United States and her allies. Be able to obtain and hold a 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 ordnance/munitions. Expert level experience managing an ordnance development project. Expert level experience with MS Project, Jira, or similar project management tools. 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 $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: 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. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .

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