Anduril Industries

Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Anduril Industries$146K — $194K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in mechanical/electromechanical design and engineering management.
  • Experience in turning concepts into ruggedized products, ideally for military hardware.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD and GD&T for quality engineering drawings.
  • Familiarity with production methods like machining and 3D printing for manufacturability.
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
  • Must be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of mechanical systems from initial concept to full production while ensuring integration and reliability.
  • Mentor a team of 5-6 engineers, promoting technical skills and career development.
  • Oversee subsystem and line replaceable unit (LRU) development processes from design to testing.
  • Ensure high engineering standards through design reviews and hardware testing in extreme conditions.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to maintain excellent production documentation.
  • Support hardware demonstrations for both internal teams and external clients.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and recovery support benefits at low or no cost to employees.
  • Highly competitive equity grants offered as part of the compensation package.
  • Additional perks focusing on overall well-being and career longevity.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a SeniorManager, Mechanical Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Irvine, CA. This role will own rapidly developed, ruggedized product introduction in addition to scaling legacy design concepts to support full-rate production. You will also be leading a team of engineers, and establishing robust design, integration, testing, and validation processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Chief Engineer to drive a rapid prototyping, growth mindset to the team while ensuring concepts are developed with the required engineering rigor to scale rapidly to production-ready designs capable of reliable deployment throughout the world.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • 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 many of the harshest environments on earth.
  • 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 6+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design experience in a professional setting with engineering management experience.
  • Proven experience transitioning products from concepts into ruggedized fielded products. Experience with military hardware a plus.
  • 3D CAD proficiency (any platform) and ability to understand and apply GD&T to create high quality engineering drawings.
  • Experience with production processes, including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing and 3D printing to inform design for manufacturability.
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in NX/Teamcenter for design, production release, and change management.
  • M.Eng, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience developing ruggedized electromechanical assemblies from concept to low-rate production for automotive, space, or military applications.
  • Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, radars etc.).


US Salary Range

$146,000-$194,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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