Senior Mechanical Engineer

Anduril-1; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

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, analyze, and build precision cooled infrared components, mentor engineers, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness.

This role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, rigorous testing, and a commitment to delivering high-performance imaging solutions for national

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering (BSME) or MS with 8+ years in design, hardware, or integrated product development and testing.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary technical projects with strong leadership and communication.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and producing high-quality engineering drawings meeting industry standards.
• Strong skills in material selection, component sizing, system design, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Change Control processes and in-production hardware changes.
• Understanding of thermal and structural analysis; hands-on fabrication experience.
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs; machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing knowledge.
• Knowledge of industry standards (ASME Y14.5 GD&T) and regulatory requirements; drive projects end-to-end; strong documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware from concept generation to real-world use.
• Develop cutting-edge infrared sensors.
• Utilize first principles physics as basis for decisions.
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition to production.
• Support hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
• Contribute to the development of new optical systems by assisting in design and implementation efforts.
• Execute in-depth opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical designs.
• Mentor junior engineers, lead small teams, and manage projects/budgets.
• Travel to test sites as needed.

Skills

Leadership

CAD tools

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Fabrication skills

Mechanical design

Electronics integration

Machining & fabrication

GD&T knowledge

Project management

Education

BSME or MS with 8+ years

Tools

CAD tools

Product Lifecycle Management Software

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, y ou 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.
• 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.
• 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:

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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As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.