Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Anduril-1; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Health and recovery benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA, seeks a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineer to own rapid prototyping and scale concepts to production-ready designs, leading a team of engineers to deliver robust mechanical systems. You will drive design, integration, testing, validation, and manufacturing handoffs, partnering with the Chief Engineer to push for speed without compromising engineering rigor.

The role requires a strong background in military hardware, 3D CAD, GD&T, and proven leadership, with US

Qualifications

• 6+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design with engineering management experience.
• Experience transitioning concepts to ruggedized fielded products; military hardware a plus.
• 3D CAD proficiency and GD&T applied to high-quality drawings.
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wiring and 3D printing for DFM.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Family of Systems Development from concept through production, ensuring seamless integration, reliability, and performance across Anduril's internal stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor a team of ~5-6 Mechanical Engineers, driving technical execution and professional growth within the Mechanical Engineering team.
• Oversee full-cycle Subsystem and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) development, guiding requirements derivation, mechanical design and system integration, validation and reliability testing, and transition to manufacturing.
• Ensure engineering excellence by overseeing design reviews, analysis, and hardware testing to ensure product reliability in harsh environments.
• Coordinate with internal and manufacturing, quality, and reliability partners to ensure high-quality documentation required for high-quality production and delivery.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with internal and external customers as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

Team management

3D CAD

GD&T

Design for manufacturability

Production experience

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

Job description

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

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Irvine, CA. This role will own rapidly developed, ruggedized product introduction in addition to scaling legacy design concepts to support full-rate production. You will also be leading a team of engineers, and establishing robust design, integration, testing, and validation processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Chief Engineer to drive a rapid prototyping, growth mindset to the team while ensuring concepts are developed with the required engineering rigor to scale rapidly to production-ready designs capable of reliable deployment throughout the world.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead Family of Systems Development from concept through production, ensuring seamless integration, reliability, and performance across Anduril's internal stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor a team of ~5-6 Mechanical Engineers, driving technical execution and professional growth within the Mechanical Engineering team.
• Oversee full-cycle Subsystem and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) development, guiding requirements derivation, mechanical design and system integration, validation and reliability testing, and transition to manufacturing.
• Ensure engineering excellence by overseeing design reviews, analysis, and hardware testing to ensure product reliability in many of the harshest environments on earth.
• Coordinate with internal and manufacturing, quality, and reliability partners to ensure high-quality documentation required for high-quality production and delivery.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with internal and external customers as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design experience in a professional setting with engineering management experience.
• Proven experience transitioning products from concepts into ruggedized fielded products. Experience with military hardware a plus.
• 3D CAD proficiency (any platform) and ability to understand and apply GD&T to create high quality engineering drawings.
• Experience with production processes, including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing and 3D printing to inform design for manufacturability.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter for design, production release, and change management.
• M.Eng, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience developing ruggedized electromechanical assemblies from concept to low-rate production for automotive, space, or military applications.
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, radars etc.).

US Salary Range

$146,000 - $194,000 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:

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 .

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.