Principal Mechanical Engineer, Space Systems & Prototyping

Speedrun Talent Network; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to own the full design cycle for spacecraft and subsystems. You will derive requirements, create 3D CAD models, perform structural/thermal/dynamic analyses, select materials, supervise fabrication, assembly, testing, and system integration.

You will also design MGSE and support high-rate manufacturing environments. You will be an individual contributor and team lead, mentoring engineers and defining mechanical

Qualifications

• Derive requirements and perform 3D CAD modelling for spacecraft.
• Supervise fabrication, initial assembly, testing and integration.
• Develop MGSE and qualification/test campaigns for space hardware.
• Mentor and grow the mechanical engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop spacecraft structures and subsystems.
• Lead rapid prototyping and ensure high-reliability assemblies.
• Apply space-flight hardware standards and verification methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across programs.
• Oversee design-for-fabrication and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

3D CAD

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Dynamic analysis

Design for fabrication

Mentoring & leadership

Job description

Anduril Industries in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to own the full design cycle for spacecraft and subsystems. You will derive requirements, create 3D CAD models, perform structural/thermal/dynamic analyses, select materials, supervise fabrication, assembly, testing, and system integration.

You will also design MGSE and support high-rate manufacturing environments. You will be an individual contributor and team lead, mentoring engineers and defining mechanical