Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for novel aircraft payload delivery systems. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in aerospace roles and strong proficiency in CAD and NX/Teamcenter. This position involves close collaboration across disciplines to ensure integrated systems performance. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Generous time off

Professional Development reimbursement

Pension plan with employer match

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a technical engineering role in aerospace.
• Experience with payload carriage and release systems.
• Hands-on experience with assembly fixturing and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive mechanical design for aircraft payload delivery mechanisms.
• Collaborate with partner organizations in the UK and US.
• Conduct design reviews and analysis, including hardware test plans.

Skills

NX/Teamcenter proficiency

CAD software expertise

Core engineering principles knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Here you will work on core product development for unmanned rotorcraft and complex systems, including but not limited to mechanisms, kinematic structures and tooling design. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands‑on and a self‑starter with high growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the mechanical design of the payload delivery mechanisms for a novel aircraft type, overseeing the process from initial concept to low‑rate production.
• Participate in technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions, and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems. This will involve close collaboration with partner organizations, in both the UK and US.
• Work in with other disciplines internal to Anduril to ensure the electrical, software, and mechanical systems collectively form a reliable, flexible, cost‑effective system.
• Spearhead design reviews, conduct analysis, prototype and implement hardware test plans.
• Actively contribute to the enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards.
• Cultivate a vibrant, positive, dedicated, educational, and enjoyable collaborative work environment.
• Travel to test sites and vendors to support critical hardware demonstrations and development test activities as needed.

Qualifications

• BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years in a technical engineering role in a professional aerospace setting, with demonstrated track record of successful stakeholder management, consensus building and successful project delivery.
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter and strong proficiency in CAD software with specific emphasis on complex fixturing and tooling design.
• Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, fundamental mechanics of composite and metallic materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication.
• Deep understanding of load paths, design practices, and hand calculations to design robust structurally efficient assemblies.
• Hands‑on experience supporting assembly fixturing and tooling full life cycle development through design, procurement, build, and implementation.
• An excellent communicator, experienced in report writing and the development and delivery of presentations across a range of settings.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.K. security clearance.
• Experience with design and development of payload carriage and release systems.
• Broad experience in leading tooling and manufacturing of composite and metallic structures.
• Experience in systems integration during airframe assembly, particularly focusing on actuation and electrical systems.
• Experience in metrology verification methods and equipment used for aircraft assembly fixturing and part fabrication.
• Demonstrated passion for aviation, aerospace, and/or unmanned systems.
• Familiarity with running structural development testing.
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills.

Salary

£96,000-£127,000 GBP

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

• Healthcare Benefits
• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement Savings Plan: US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options; UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match; AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

About Anduril

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.