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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company building autonomous systems, sensor fusion, and propulsion products to accelerate military capability. The Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) division seeks a practical, hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to own complex mechanical subsystems for drone products and rocket motor systems from concept through production.

Skills

  • Advanced CAD and engineering drawing proficiency (industry standards)
  • Finite element analysis and structural calculations
  • Hands-on prototyping: machining, shop tools, welding, soldering
  • Design for manufacturability across CNC, composites, sheet metal, injection molding
  • GD&T knowledge and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Experience with hardware qualification and ruggedized design
  • Ability to summarize technical results and influence requirements
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration with electrical, software, and operations teams

Responsibilities

  • Own complex mechanical subsystems from concept through full-rate production for drone and propulsion products
  • Gather requirements, run trade studies, and select optimal engineering solutions
  • Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs
  • Lead design reviews and obtain cross-disciplinary buy-in
  • Build prototypes, define and execute hardware test plans, iterate designs, and document lessons learned
  • Conduct root cause investigations for hardware failures in development and production
  • Optimize designs for mass, manufacturability, cost, development speed, and operational needs
  • Support hardware demonstrations with customers and travel to test sites and vendors as needed

Education

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated product ownership from concept to production

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (US roles)
  • Company-covered life and disability insurance
  • Generous PTO with December holiday hiatus and caregiver leave
  • Family planning support including fertility and adoption benefits
  • 24/7 mental health resources, therapy, and life coaching
  • Annual professional development reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits and relocation assistance where eligible
  • 401(k) with US options and competitive equity grants for full-time employees
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Founded in 2017, based out of Irvine, California, Anduril is a defense technology company that builds creative cost-effective products to aid those serving on the front lines of national security. By listening to the national security community, A...

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