Staff Fuel Systems Engineer, Air Vehicles

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.ABOUT THE TEAMThe Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Design Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuringhigh-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands ofcomplex, contested. WHAT YOU'LL DODesign and develop aircraft fuel systems supporting multiple air vehicle programs from concept through testing and qualificationPerform detailed design of fuel system components including tubing, pumps, filtration, gauging, venting, and refueling/defueling systemsPartner with software engineering, systems, testing, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to develop and integrate fuel system hardwareSupport component selection, prototype builds, qualification, testing, and system integration throughout the development lifecycleCollaborate with senior engineers and fuel systems architects while gradually taking ownership of increasingly complex fuel system designsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSB.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience12+ years of experience designing aircraft fuel systems or closely related aerospace fluid systemsExperience supporting the product lifecycle from concept through testing and qualificationExperience with Siemens NX or comparable CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks)Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and mechanical design fundamentalsExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsEligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security ClearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience working with suppliers, component selection, or prototype developmentExperience with one-dimensional fluid analysis tools such as AMESIM, Flowmaster, Easy5, or similar softwareActive U.S. Secret or Top Secret Security ClearanceUS Salary Range$220,000—$292,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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