Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Boulder, CO · Mission Systems : Imaging Engineering : Imaging - Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineer role at Anduril, a defense technology company, focusing on the design and development of advanced complex opto-mechanical and structural and electronics packing for cutting-edge infrared sensors and space opto-mechanical imaging systems. Requires a BSME with experience in mechanical design, development, analysis, and manufacturing, particularly with spaceflight imaging applications and precision structures.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop cutting-edge infrared sensors.
  2. Design high-precision and complex space opto-mechanical imaging systems
  3. Develop and perform testing to show proof-of-design and/or qualification of new designs.
  4. Utilize first principles physics as a basis for all decisions.
  5. Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.

Skills

Required

  • Mechanical design
  • Development
  • Analysis
  • Manufacturing
  • Opto-mechanical design
  • Structural design
  • Electronics packing
  • Precision space structures
  • Mechanisms
  • CAD tools
  • Engineering drawings
  • Material selection
  • Component sizing
  • System design
  • Troubleshooting
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Hands-on fabrication
  • Machining
  • Fabrication processes
  • Sheet metal
  • Injection molding
  • 3D printing
  • ASME Y14.5 GD&T
  • Project management
  • Communication

Nice to have

  • Complex optical system design
  • Space-based mechanical structures
  • Electronics packaging
  • Tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Integration of electronic components
  • Thermal management
  • Siemens NX
  • Teamcenter
  • DFMA

What the JD emphasized

  • Bachelor's in mechanical engineering (BSME), or MS with 5 plus years of experience in design, hardware, or integrated product development and testing, and excellent leadership/communication
  • Prior or current experience with spaceflight imaging applications, especially related to optical systems
  • Proficiency in various CAD tools and openness to using new software, with the ability to create high-quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards.
  • Experience in working with engineering teams from conceptual through detailed design phases
  • Strong skills in material selection, finishing, component sizing, system design, and troubleshooting.
  • Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
  • Experience with machining and fabrication processes, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing.
  • Ability to produce detailed drawings meeting 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