Mechanical Engineer, Core Technology Products

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 129,000 - 171,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own hardware designs from requirements through handoff to high-volume production. You will perform hand calculations and FEA, build prototypes, run tests, and define hardware test plans, while integrating thermal solutions, RF hardware, PCBAs, and cabling.

A BS/MS/PhD in engineering, 2–4 years of mechanical experience, and ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

  • BSME/MS/PhD in a related engineering field.
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Responsibilities

  • Own hardware design from requirements through hand off to high-volume production,

Skills

Mechanical design
Hands-on fabrication
Engineering first principles
PCBAs integration
Security clearance eligible
FEA/hand calculations

Education

BSME/MS/PhD

Tools

NX/SolidWorks
Teamcenter (PLM)

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.

Anduril's Core Technology Products team is looking to hire a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Costa Mesa, CA location. This team supports all facets of hardware design across Anduril's various divisions, including aircraft, missiles, ground systems, and Maritime.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
  • Own hardware design from initial requirements through hand off to high volume production.
  • Lead technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions, and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems.
  • Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs.
  • Build prototypes, run analysis, define and execute hardware test plans.
  • Work on designs that involve the tight integration of complex thermal solutions, RF hardware, PCBAs, and cabling.
  • Support critical customer facing hardware demonstrations and use these interactions to better understand the customers’ requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BSME, MS or PhD in a related engineering field
  • Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings).
  • 2-4 years of mechanical experience in a professional setting.
  • CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills and ability to root-cause and adapt quickly to design and manufacturing issues.
  • High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles.
  • Experience with integration of PCBAs and other electronics into a mechanical system
  • Eligible to obtain/maintain US Security Clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in NX/Solidworks/Teamcenter (PLM).
  • Solid understanding and application of ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
  • Experience with mechanical designs for EMI constraints and passive/active thermal management.
  • Advanced designing skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, 3D printing PCBA integration.
  • Experience working closely with electrical engineers, software engineers, manufacturing engineers.
US Salary Range

$129,000 — $171,000 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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