Mechanical Design Engineer, UAV Payload & Release Systems

Anduril; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for the Maneuver Dominance team in our London office. You will own the payload carriage and release design for a novel aircraft, collaborating with UK and US partners on requirements, verification, and system integration.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace, NX/Teamcenter and CAD proficiency, and the ability to design robust mechanical assemblies while pursuing security clearance in the UK. Travel to test sites will be needed.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in a technical aerospace engineering role with proven delivery.
• Proficiency in NX/Teamcenter and CAD with rapid concepting and iteration.
• Strong knowledge of core engineering principles, including mechanics and materials.
• Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.K. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the physical design of the payload carriage and release for a novel aircraft type.
• Define requirements, propose solutions, and establish evaluation/verification methods with UK and US partners.
• Collaborate with electrical, actuation and mechanical teams to ensure a cohesive, robust system.
• Participate in design reviews, run analyses, build prototypes and execute hardware tests.
• Improve team tools, templates, processes and standards.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, learning-focused environment.
• Travel to test sites and vendors for critical demonstrations and development tests.

Skills

NX/Teamcenter

CAD software

Mechanical design

Materials mechanics

Technical communication

UK security clearance eligibility

Education

BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for the Maneuver Dominance team in our London office. You will own the payload carriage and release design for a novel aircraft, collaborating with UK and US partners on requirements, verification, and system integration.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace, NX/Teamcenter and CAD proficiency, and the ability to design robust mechanical assemblies while pursuing security clearance in the UK. Travel to test sites will be needed.