Senior Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Hudson, NH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical development and transition to production of next generation infrared opto-mechanical systems. You will design and fabricate high-precision cooled infrared components with a focus on thermal and structural integrity.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage projects and budgets, and travel to test sites as needed to support demonstrations and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering (BSME) or MS with 8+ years of experience in design, hardware, or integrated product development and testing.
• Strong leadership/communication skills and ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and ability to create high-quality engineering drawings in industry standards.
• Experience navigating Change Control processes and understanding of thermal and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware from concept generation to real-world use.
• Develop cutting-edge infrared sensors.
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects to production.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead small teams, manage projects and budgets.
• Travel to test sites as needed.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Project management

Documentation

Education

BSME or MS with 8+ years experience

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

CAD tools

PLM software

3D printing

Job description

About The Team

Anduril's Imaging business line designs and builds state-of-the-art imaging systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. Advanced Infrared Solutions operates out of our Hudson, NH location, focused on the design and manufacturing of high-performance cooled infrared cameras and Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs) that encompass Imaging products. Advanced Infrared Solutions supplies these critical components both internally to Imaging products, and externally as a merchant supplier to the broader defense, space, and commercial industrial base.

About The Job

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Hudson, NH. In this role, you will lead the mechanical development and transition to production of next generation infrared opto-mechanical systems. Cooled infrared systems such as these are a critical technology across all Anduril Imaging products. Their design and fabrication relies on precision alignment, extreme cleanliness, and disciplined engineering.

What You'll Do

• Own hardware from concept generation to real-world use.
• Develop cutting-edge infrared sensors.
• Utilize first principles physics as a basis for all decisions.
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
• Contribute to the development of new optical systems by assisting in design and implementation efforts.
• Define top-level system architecture trades to develop optimal system designs.
• Execute in-depth and rigorous opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical designs.
• Mentoring junior engineers, leading small teams, and managing projects/budgets.
• Travel to test sites as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering (BSME), or MS with 8 plus years of experience in design, hardware, or integrated product development and testing, and excellent leadership/communication
• Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project.
• Proficiency in various CAD tools and openness to using new software, with the ability to create high-quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards.
• Strong skills in material selection, component sizing, system design, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to navigate Change Control processes to enact changes to in-production hardware.
• Understanding of thermal and structural analysis.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, etc.).
• Experience with machining and fabrication processes, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing.
• Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5 GD&T) and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to drive projects from concept to completion
• Excellent written and verbal skills for documentation, presentations, and collaboration.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of optical system architecture.
• Experience with complex optical system design, analysis, testing, and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Product Lifecycle Management Software
• Experience performing detailed analysis, including thermal-elastic & line-of-sight
• Experience with thermal management.
• Preference for Siemens NX & Teamcenter experience.
• Working knowledge of DFMA.

US Salary Range

$147,000—$196,000 USD

Benefits

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:

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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