Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Anduril; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineer to lead rapid hardware introductions and scale designs for production. You will manage a team of 5–6 engineers, drive robust design, validation, and production readiness across ruggedized systems, and collaborate with the Chief Engineer to maintain a fast, rigorous development pace.

This role requires a strong background in mechanical/electromechanical design, DFx for manufacturability, and the ability to deliver

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design experience with engineering management.
• Experience transitioning concepts into ruggedized fielded products; military hardware a plus.
• 3D CAD proficiency and ability to apply GD&T to drawings.
• Experience with production processes (machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing, 3D printing) to inform design for manufacturability.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active 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

Engineering management

3D CAD

GD&T

Design for manufacturability

Security clearance

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

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

• 8+ 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

$191,000 — $253,000 USD

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.

For more information, explore our benefits.

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