Anduril Industries

Mechanical Engineer, Counter Intrusion

Anduril Industries$132K — $198K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design experience
  • Experience in immersive technical projects like Formula SAE or Baja SAE
  • Proficient in 3D CAD and applying GD&T
  • Strong hands-on fabrication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • Eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Own hardware design from concept to production under tight deadlines
  • Utilize first principles physics for decision-making
  • Lead design reviews and execute hardware test plans
  • Build prototypes of complex electromechanical systems
  • Coordinate with departments to analyze and transition designs to production
  • Support crucial hardware demonstrations for customers
  • Travel to test sites and vendors as required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with minimal costs
  • Full cost coverage for medical insurance for dependents
  • Income protection life and disability insurance
  • Generous PTO plans and caregiver/wellness leave
  • Family planning support for fertility treatments and adoption
  • 24/7 access to mental health resources and life coaching
  • Annual professional development reimbursement
  • Company-funded commuter benefits
  • Relocation assistance based on role eligibility
  • 401(k) plans with employer match options
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB

The Sentry Engineering team builds hardware products and systems that leverage artificial intelligence to provide highly accurate, persistent autonomous awareness across land, sea and air. The Maneuver Subdivision focuses on rapidly deployable platforms that must endure extreme environments. For example, Anduril's Mobile Sentry, a ruggedized, mobile platform that uses artificial intelligence for highly accurate, persistent autonomous ground or air awareness through use of various sensors. This role will own rapidly developed, ruggedized product introduction in addition to scaling legacy design concepts to support full- rate production. The ideal candidate will possess a rapid prototyping, growth mindset while ensuring concepts can scale rapidly to production-ready designs capable of deployment throughout the world.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Own ruggedized hardware design from concept generation to production realization under condensed timelines.
  • Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.
  • Lead design reviews, run analysis, and define and execute hardware test plans to ensure product reliability in many of the harshest environments on earth.
  • Build prototypes of complex electromechanical systems.
  • Coordinate across Anduril internal departments to build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful design concepts into production.
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations with internal and external customers as needed.
  • Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in immersive technical projects (Formula SAE, Baja SAE, SAE Aero etc).
  • Self starter with 3+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design experience in a professional setting.
  • 3D CAD proficiency (any platform) and ability to understand and apply GD&T to create high quality engineering drawings.
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
  • 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.
  • 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.).
  • Experience with production processes, including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing and 3D printing to inform design for manufacturability.


US Salary Range

$132,000-$198,000 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:

Healthcare Benefits
  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits
  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off: 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.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan
  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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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