Senior Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

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. The role emphasizes precision alignment, cleanliness, and production readiness, with responsibility for mentoring engineers and driving projects to completion.

You will apply first principles physics, oversee prototypes, and coordinate demonstrations, while traveling to test sites as required to ensure robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering; MS with 8+ years in design and testing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with CAD, DFMA, and drawing standards (ASME Y14.5).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical development from concept to production.
• Design and analyze opto-mechanical systems.
• Prototype build, test, and iterate.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage small teams.
• Coordinate with customers for demonstrations.
• Travel to test sites as needed.
• Define system architecture trades.

Skills

Leadership/communication

CAD tools

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Fabrication skills

Electromechanical integration

Machining/Manufacturing

Design for environment

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

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.

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. If this sounds like you, please read on!

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

$126,000—$167,000 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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.