Senior Mechanical Engineer, Warfighter Systems

Anduril Industries; Mountain View (WY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Warfighter Systems team, contributing to a new Army vision system integrating sensors, compute, and cooling with ballistic protection. The role emphasizes autonomous prototyping and evaluation within stringent SWAP-C constraints for wearable devices.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mechanical engineering, CAD proficiency, and experience with advanced manufacturing, ergonomics, and thermal/structural analyses. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering.
• 7+ years mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with traditional and additive manufacturing from prototype through production.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop a new Army vision system with multi-spectral sensors, compute, thermal management, and ballistic protection.
• Pursue prototyping and evaluation efforts with high autonomy while meeting SWAP-C requirements.
• Balance human factors and packaging needs for wearable devices.

Skills

CAD skills

Human factors

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Manufacturing processes

Prototyping

US security clearance eligibility

Education

BS/MEng/MS/PhD in engineering

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

FEA extensions

3D printing

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 seamlesslyintegrating real-time data with cutting-edge visualization tools, we areempowering warfighters with unparalleled situational awareness, enhancedtraining experiences, and operational superiority. This team is consistentlypushing the boundaries of what's possible, and shaping a future wheretechnology and defense unite to protect our nation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Senior 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 manage complex parts and assemblies, and produce 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/Thermal Analysis: Ability to perform first order analyses to inform trade studies and concept designs
• 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 eligible to obtain 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

$160,000 — $185,000 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.