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Anduril Industries · 1 week ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Space

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$146K/yr - $194K/yr

7+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Mechanical Engineer in Space will own hardware design from concept to launch, utilizing first principles to create robust designs and lead subsystem design reviews.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own hardware design (CAD, hand calculations, prototypes, etc) from concept generation to launch. Intelligently pace design maturity with an holistic view of the program

Use first principles as a basis for every decision. Continuously look for opportunities to simplify designs

Communicate pros/cons of system architecture with respect to design and packaging considerations. Strong focus on good architecture to ensure designs are robust in nature

Lead subsystem design reviews, present structures status to other team members, provide clear understanding of timelines and technical status

Act as the Responsible Engineer for your subsystem: Run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans

Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful prototype designs to flight hardware and low rate production

Travel to test sites and vendors as needed

Create excellent technical documentation – slide packages, test plans and reports, procedures, assembly instructions, part and assembly drawings, vendor specifications and statements of work, etc

Qualification

Mechanical design experienceCAD skillsHands-on fabrication skillsEngineering fundamentalsNX/Teamcenter experienceIntegrating electronic componentsOpticalRF systemsHigher-level programmingPassion for defenseAttention to detailSelf-motivatedOrganizational skills

Required

BS or higher degree in engineering or a hard science

Experience in an immersive hands-on technical project (collegiate project teams and/or professional settings)

CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards

Demonstrated hands-on fabrication and assembly skills. Experience working with hand tools, mill, lathe, etc

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals: heat transfer, statics, solid mechanics, materials

Excellent attention to detail

Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision

Very organized and willing to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems

Passion for defending the United States and her allies

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred

7+ years of mechanical design experience in a professional setting with space hardware or industry of equivalent complexity

Experience in NX/Teamcenter

Experience in an immersive hands-on technical project in college or in free time

Ability to integrate electronic components (PCBAs, motors, sensors etc.) into mechanical designs

Experience working with (integrating in designs) optical or RF systems

Experience developing code in higher-level languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, C++) for developing analytical models and data acquisition and automation

Structural or thermal testing experience – sensor selection, data acquisition, data post-processing (Python preferred)

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.

Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Available depending on role eligibility.