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.
The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate avionics and mission systems into air vehicles effectively.
- Develop and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for secondary structures and system components, including large assembly model management.
- Conduct simulations and analyses, including hand calculations and FEA (finite element analysis), to validate designs against performance requirements and regulatory standards.
- Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
- Lead design reviews, perform analyses, visit vendors, and define and execute hardware test plans.
- Support critical hardware demonstrations for customers as required.
- Travel to test sites or vendor facilities as needed to support development and integration efforts.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in air vehicle systems integration.
- Familiarity with hypersonic missiles and military standards.
- Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Teamcenter or Windchill.
- Active Top Secret DoD clearance.
- Experience with unmanned air vehicle (UAV) design and development.
US Salary Range
$129,000—$171,000 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:
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