Mechanical Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Maneuver Dominance Engineering : MD - ME

Mechanical Engineer role at a defense technology company focused on developing rotorcraft and complex systems, including avionics, batteries, mechanisms, and structures. The role involves owning mechanical systems development from concept to production, leading technical efforts, collaborating with other disciplines, and spearheading design reviews and hardware testing. Requires strong CAD skills, understanding of engineering fundamentals, and hands-on prototyping experience. The company utilizes an AI-powered operating system for command and control.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own and drive mechanical systems and platform development, overseeing the process from initial concept to low rate production.
  2. Lead technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions, and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems.
  3. Work in close partnership with other disciplines to ensure the electrical, software, and mechanical systems collectively form a reliable, flexible, cost-effective system.
  4. Spearhead design reviews, conduct analysis, visit vendors, prototype and implement hardware test plans.
  5. Actively contribute to the enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards.

Skills

Required

  • Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a professional technical engineering position (non-internship)
  • Proven CAD skills (Any platform, but NX preferred) and the ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings that comply with common industry standards.
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms
  • MATLAB/SIMULINK/SIMSCAPE experience
  • Manufacturing knowledge & experience with machine shops (sheet metal, CNC, etc.)
  • Rapid prototyping background (structures/electronics/software) & 3D printing knowledge
  • Proficient in hands-on prototyping (machining, shop tools, welding, soldering)
  • BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent work experience
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

  • Experience in NX/Teamcenter
  • Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.)
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T
  • Advanced designing skills for CNC machining, composites, sheet metal, injection molding, PCBA integration
  • Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware
  • Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
  • Understanding of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810G
  • Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical design concepts
  • Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc.

What the JD emphasized

  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance