Staff Payload Integration Engineer, OmenActive$253K

Anduril Industries
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The opportunity

As a Staff Payload Integration Engineer on the Omen Group 3 program, you will own the mechanical integration of mission payloads into a modular UAS airframe; designing the structural mounts, interfaces, and quick-swap mechanisms that let operators reconfigure the aircraft for…

What you'll do

  • Own the mechanical integration of mission payloads into the Omen Group 3: airframe, from early concept trades through flight-ready hardware

  • Design and iterate on primary and secondary structural interfaces: mounts, rails, adapters, and retention mechanisms that allow payloads to be installed, removed, and swapped rapidly in the field

  • Develop and maintain a modular payload architecture that accommodates a range: of sensor types, sizes, and weights while preserving structural integrity, CG limits, and aerodynamic performance

  • Define payload interface control drawings (ICDs) covering mechanical mounting: datums, fastener patterns, envelope constraints, access provisions, and load paths into the airframe

  • Collaborate closely with the structures, mechanical, and payload mechatronics: teams to ensure mounting solutions satisfy thermal, vibration, and alignment requirements driven by the sensors they house

  • Balance competing constraints across payload capacity, structural mass, swap: time, and production cost, making clear trade recommendations to program leadership

What they're looking for

  • Experience with Group 3+ UAS, UAV, or small aircraft payload integration specifically
  • Background in designing modular or quick-change mechanical interfaces (rails,: bayonet mounts, dovetails, kinematic couplings)
  • Experience developing tooling, jigs, or fixtures for repeatable payload installation and alignment
  • Familiarity with vibration isolation and shock mounting techniques for sensitive equipment
  • Exposure to environmental qualification testing (MIL-STD-810) as it relates: to mechanical mounting and retention
  • Experience writing or contributing to Interface Control Documents (ICDs): across multiple engineering disciplines
  • Demonstrated passion for aviation, aerospace, or unmanned systems through: hands-on projects, certifications, or hobbies
  • Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, or similar collegiate engineering competition teams