Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager — Ruggedized Systems

Slope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineer to lead rapid hardware introductions and scale designs for production. You will manage a team of 5–6 engineers, drive robust design, validation, and production readiness across ruggedized systems, and collaborate with the Chief Engineer to maintain a fast, rigorous development pace.

This role requires a strong background in mechanical/electromechanical design, DFx for manufacturability, and the ability to deliver

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design experience with engineering management.
• Experience transitioning concepts into ruggedized fielded products; military hardware a plus.
• 3D CAD proficiency and ability to apply GD&T to drawings.
• Experience with production processes (machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing, 3D printing) to inform design for manufacturability.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Family of Systems Development from concept through production, ensuring seamless integration, reliability, and performance across Anduril's internal stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor a team of ~5-6 Mechanical Engineers, driving technical execution and professional growth within the Mechanical Engineering team.
• Oversee full-cycle Subsystem and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) development, guiding requirements derivation, mechanical design and system integration, validation and reliability testing, and transition to manufacturing.
• Ensure engineering excellence by overseeing design reviews, analysis, and hardware testing to ensure product reliability in harsh environments.
• Coordinate with internal and manufacturing, quality, and reliability partners to ensure high-quality documentation required for high-quality production and delivery.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with internal and external customers as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering management

3D CAD

GD&T

Design for manufacturability

Security clearance

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineer to lead rapid hardware introductions and scale designs for production. You will manage a team of 5–6 engineers, drive robust design, validation, and production readiness across ruggedized systems, and collaborate with the Chief Engineer to maintain a fast, rigorous development pace.

This role requires a strong background in mechanical/electromechanical design, DFx for manufacturability, and the ability to deliver