Senior Mechanical Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEA****M

The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage.  

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team, focusing on the design and development of advanced complex opto-mechanical and structural and electronics packing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, development, analysis, and manufacturing tasks on complex mechanical hardware including precision space structures and mechanisms in a program team environment.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop cutting-edge infrared sensors.  
• Design high-precision and complex space opto-mechanical 
• Develop and perform testing to show proof-of-design and/or qualification of new designs. 
• Own hardware from concept generation to real-world use.  
• Utilize first principles physics as a basis for all decisions.  
• Responsible for establishing key performance error budgets 
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.  
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.  
• Define top-level system architecture trades to develop optimal system designs.  
• Execute in-depth and rigorous opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical designs.  
• Prepares reports, formal documentation and presentation materials summarizing analysis results and present results to both external and internal teams, including leadership and customers including Preliminary Design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) 
• Mentoring junior engineers, leading small teams, and managing projects/budgets.

  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering (BSME), or MS with 8 plus years of experience in design, hardware, or integrated product development and testing, and excellent leadership/communication  
• 5+ years of professional experience leading a multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering team through system requirements, design, analysis, test, hardware build, delivery and launch 
• Prior or current experience with imaging applications, especially related to optical systems 
• Proficiency in various CAD tools and openness to using new software, with the ability to create high-quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards.  
• Strong skills in material selection, finishing, component sizing, system design, and troubleshooting.  
• Knowledge of contamination, outgassing and FOD control. 
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.  
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.  
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, etc.).  
• Experience with machining and fabrication processes, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing.  
• Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5 GD&T) and regulatory requirements.  
• Ability to drive projects from concept to completion  
• Excellent written and verbal skills for documentation, presentations, and collaboration.  
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with complex optical system design, analysis, testing, and implementation.  
• Experience in leading engineering teams from conceptual through detailed design phases 
• Experience in design of mechanical structures, mechanisms, and electronics packaging along with engineering drawing development. 
• Proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis for mechanical designs as well as GD&T 
• Experience with thermal management.  
• Preference for Siemens NX & Teamcenter experience.  
• Working knowledge of DFMA.

 

US Salary Range

$126,000—$167,000 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. 

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