Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineer to own rapid, ruggedized product introductions and scale legacy designs for full‑rate production. You will lead a team of engineers, establish robust design, integration, testing, and validation processes, and partner with the Chief Engineer to foster a rapid prototyping mindset while maintaining engineering rigor.

The role emphasizes delivering production‑ready solutions for harsh environments, coordinating with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead Family of Systems development from concept through production, ensuring integration and performance.
• Manage and mentor a team of ~5-6 Mechanical Engineers.
• Oversee full-cycle Subsystem and LRU development, including validation and transition to manufacturing.
• Ensure engineering excellence via design reviews, analysis, and hardware testing.
• Coordinate with internal and manufacturing, quality, and reliability teams for documentation.
• Support hardware demonstrations with internal and external customers as needed.

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 D 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.).

Salary Range

US Salary Range: $191,000 — $253,000 USD.

Benefits

Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including health, recovery, and other supports. The company also includes highly competitive equity grants as part of the total compensation package.