Mechanical Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

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 JOB

Here you will work on core product development for rotorcraft and complex systems, including but not limited to avionics, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors and payloads. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands-on and a self starter.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Own and drive mechanical systems and platform development, overseeing the process from initial concept to low rate production.

Lead technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions, and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems.

Work in close partnership with other disciplines to ensure the electrical, software, and mechanical systems collectively form a reliable, flexible, cost-effective system.

Spearhead design reviews, conduct analysis, visit vendors, prototype and implement hardware test plans.

Actively contribute to the enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards.

Cultivate a vibrant, positive, dedicated, high-energy, educational, and enjoyable community environment.

Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimizing for development speed, mass, manufacturability, and cost

Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed

Travel to test sites and vendors as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)

A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a professional technical engineering position (non-internship)

Proven CAD skills (Any platform, but NX preferred) and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings that comply with common industry standards.

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms

MATLAB/SIMULINK/SIMSCAPE experience

Manufacturing knowledge experience with machine shops (sheet metal, CNC, etc.)

Rapid prototyping background (structures/electronics/software) 3D printing knowledge

Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering)

BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience

Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.

Ability to travel 25% with potential surges above 25%

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in NX/Teamcenter

Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.)

Solid understanding and application of GD T

Advanced designing skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, PCBA integration

Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware

Familiarity with designing for rugged environments

Understanding of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810G

Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical design concepts

Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc.

US Salary Range

$129,000 $171,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

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