Mechanical Engineer, Actuators

Hardware FYI; Costa Mesa (CA); Vor Ort; USD 132.000 - 175.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Zusammenfassung

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Mechanical/ Aerospace Engineer to lead the mechanical design of rotary and linear actuators from concept through production. You will drive development of sensing systems, eMachines, and electromechanical gear sets, with a strong emphasis on manufacturability and test durability using real-world vehicle data.

The role requires a BS/ME or Aerospace degree and 4+ years of hands-on actuator design, CAD in NX or SolidWorks, and solid understanding of GD&T and

Qualifikationen

• BS or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Owned mechanical design of at least 1 actuator from concept to production.
• Experience in geared actuation systems with rotary/linear reduction.
• CAD in NX or SolidWorks; knowledge of manufacturing methods (casting, machining, etc).
• Proficient in mechanical drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T.

Aufgaben

• Own detailed mechanical design of rotary and linear actuators through production.
• Drive development in sensing, eMachines, and electromechanical gear systems.
• Design with manufacturing and assembly in production rates.
• Evaluate cooling solutions for each application.
• Design durability test profiles using vehicle data.
• Lead continuous improvement and data analysis initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Actuator design

Gear reduction

Mechanical design

GD&T

Manufacturing thinking

Ausbildung

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CNC machining

Jobbeschreibung

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own detailed mechanical design of rotary and linear actuators including but not limited to: eMachines, speed sensing and interconnect assemblies, gearboxes and housings from conceptual phase into production.
• Drive development in new technologies including sensing, eMachines, and electromechanical gear systems.
• Design with a heavy focus for manufacturing and assembly at production rates.
• Evaluate cooling solutions for each application.
• Design durability test profiles using vehicle usage data.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities, including process improvement, efficiency improvement and development of data analysis techniques.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Owned mechanical design of at least 1x actuator from clean sheet design to production.
• Experience in design and analysis of geared actuation systems with rotary and linear gear reduction mechanisms.
• Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD) in NX or Solidworks. Understanding of manufacturing methods (casting, machining, hobbing, grinding, additive, etc)
• Proficient in mechanical drawings, ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop. Working knowledge of machine safety and shop safety protocols.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep mechanical design experience and proven track record of success for rotary and linear actuators and sensors.
• Experience with torque and force sensing instrumentation and data reduction.
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic and thermal analysis techniques.
• Design for volume manufacturing.
• Detailed assembly stackup development.
• Working knowledge of material selection and supply chains.

Per Anduril's expansion plans, we anticipate this job will be based out of Long Beach, CA beginning late 2027.

US Salary Range

$132,000

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$175,000 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.

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