Senior Mechanical Engineer, Warfighter Systems

Anduril Industries; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to join a team building a new Army vision system integrating multispectral sensors, compute, and thermal management. The role demands experience with military specifications and wearable systems, pursuing prototyping and evaluation with high autonomy while balancing human factors and packaging needs.

The candidate should have 7+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD/FEA skills, and familiarity with manufacturing for metals and composites.

Qualifications

• BS, M.Eng, MS or PhD in an engineering field.
• 7+ years mechanical engineering experience.
• CAD skills and the ability to create high quality drawings.
• Design for manufacturability with metals and composites; traditional and additive.
• Ergonomics and human factors for wearable devices in tactical use.
• Finite element analysis to evaluate hardware performance.
• Manufacturing processes: molding, laminating, machining; thermal/environmental awareness.
• U.S. person and eligible for a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing a new Army vision system with multispectral sensors.
• Balance SWAP-C with human factors and packaging needs during prototyping.
• Lead prototyping and evaluation efforts with autonomy in a defense context.

Skills

CAD

FEA

Thermal design

Human factors

Education

BS, M.Eng, MS or PhD in an engineering field

Tools

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

Our Warfighter Systems division is pioneering a future where mixed reality (MR), creates immersive, intuitive, and life-saving technologies. By seamlessly integrating real-time data with cutting-edge visualization tools, we are empowering warfighters with unparalleled situational awareness, enhanced training experiences, and operational superiority. This team is consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and shaping a future where technology and defense unite to protect our nation.

What You’ll Do

The Mechanical Engineer in this role will be part of a team developing a new Army vision system that combines cutting edge multi spectral sensors, compute, thermal management, and ballistic protection. A successful candidate will have experience with military specifications and wearable systems. They should be able to pursue prototyping and evaluation efforts with a high degree of autonomy meeting stringent SWAP-C requirements while balancing human factors and comfort with packaging needs.

Qualifications & Critical Competencies

• BS, M.Eng, MS or PhD in an engineering field
• 7+ years Mechanical Engineering Experience
• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings
• High competencies with:
  • Detailed mechanical design for: traditional and additive manufacturing from prototype through production with metallics and composites
  • Ergonomics and Human Factors: Designing for comfort, fit, and usability to ensure the wearable devices are effective for prolonged wear in tactical environments
  • Structural Analysis: Ability to perform finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate hardware performance under impact and stress conditions
  • Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of techniques for fabricating and assembling materials, including molding, laminating, and machining
  • Thermal and Environmental Considerations: Understanding how temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors affect materials and performance
• Must be a U.S. person & eligible to attain a U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Consumer electronics packaging and design, design for cameras, displays, SoC integration, and ruggedization
• Experience with a military qualification programs including a deep understanding of MIL-STD requirements
• Experience with NX/Teamcenter, including FEA extensions
• Experience rapid prototyping and iterating with 3D printed assets

US Salary Range

$146,000—$170,000 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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.