Senior Mechanical Engineer – Subsea Autonomous Systems

Roboticsconnected; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries Australia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive the delivery of XL-AUV hardware, designs, and integration across multi-disciplinary teams. You will create detailed plans, conduct simulations, ensure compliance with maritime standards, mentor junior engineers, and support manufacturing and testing.

You are expected to obtain Australian Government Security Clearance, engage stakeholders, and travel up to 20% as needed to collaborate with end-users and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Naval Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Professional experience as Mechanical Engineer with domain expertise.
• Ability to work holistically on complex mechanical systems from design to sustainment.
• Technical owner for complex structural components and assemblies with stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed plans and specifications for new designs or derivatives of XL-AUVs.
• Design detailed mechanical structures and successful prototypes.
• Perform simulations and analyses including modal responses.
• Ensure designs meet maritime and external standards.
• Act as SME for design, analysis, material selection.
• Inspect parts and assemblies to meet specs and regulations.
• Develop and integrate systems with reusable components across product lines.
• Lead development processes for hardware delivery, testing, and lifecycle operations.
• Support manufacturing, testing, and deployment of vehicles and payloads.
• Travel up to 20% to co-locate with end-users, vendors, or test teams.
• Mentor junior engineers from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Mechanical design

System thinking

Mentor junior engineers

Security clearance eligibility

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Naval Architecture, or equivalent

Tools

NX

FEMAP

Teamcenter

Job description

Anduril Industries Australia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive the delivery of XL-AUV hardware, designs, and integration across multi-disciplinary teams. You will create detailed plans, conduct simulations, ensure compliance with maritime standards, mentor junior engineers, and support manufacturing and testing.

You are expected to obtain Australian Government Security Clearance, engage stakeholders, and travel up to 20% as needed to collaborate with end-users and vendors.