
Electro-Mechanical Actuation Modeling and Controls Engineer
- Costa Mesa, CA
- $120,000-180,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and own system architecture and requirements for electromechanical actuators.
- Own physics based models for electromechanical actuators including: eMachines, speed + position sensing, and gearboxes.
- Incorporate motor control firmware into system models.
- Work collectively with vehicle level modeling and simulation teams to deliver validated models.
- Own system-level test and validation, electrical and software system integration on vehicles, and definition and review of flight telemetry to guide future design iterations.
- Drive development in new technologies including sensing, eMachines, and electromechanical gear systems.
- Correlate flight usage data to actuation system model and present correlations to cross functional teams.
- Develop robust, efficient control loops using analytical and empirical methods.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities, including process improvement, efficiency improvement and development of data analysis techniques.
- BS or higher degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Matlab/Simulink expert user.
- Experience or education in dynamics, control theory, and mechatronics
- Experience in design, analysis, and modeling of eMachines + geared actuation systems with rotary and linear gear reduction mechanisms.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Deep mechanical modeling experience and proven track record of success for rotary and linear actuators and sensors.
- Experience with torque and force sensing instrumentation and data reduction.
- Working knowledge of electromagnetic and thermal effects.
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)