Anduril Industries

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril Industries$146K — $194K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience specifically on air vehicles.
  • Proven experience with integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into unmanned air vehicles.
  • Skilled in designing mechanical parts using CAD and understanding various manufacturing methods.
  • Strong understanding and application of engineering first principles.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering required.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles.
  • Own designs from initial concept through to real-world application.
  • Apply first principles physics as a foundation for engineering decisions.
  • Lead design reviews, conduct analyses, and oversee vendor interactions.
  • Execute hardware test plans; build prototypes and analyze failures.
  • Transition successful projects from prototype to production.
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations for customers as necessary.
  • Travel to testing sites as required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health, recovery, and future needs.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuringhigh-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands ofcomplex, contested environments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles
  • Own designs from concept generation to real world use
  • Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
  • Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
  • Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
  • Travel to test sites as needed


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience on air vehicles
  • Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into unmanned air vehicles
  • Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)
  • High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
  • BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in NX/Teamcenter
  • Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data
  • Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance


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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